Overview
William Burak is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Savannah, Georgia.
Dr. Burak is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 11 clinical trials. Dr. Burak is currently accepting new patients.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations
4700 Waters Ave Bldg 100 Ste 405, Savannah, GA 31404
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Kevin Hughes, M.D. joins MUSC Department of Surgery as the Director of Cancer Genetics. Dr. Hughes has been actively involved in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer for more than thirty years. Prior to joining MUSC, he spent the last 20 years at Massachusetts General Hospital and retains the title of Professor Emeritus, Harvard Medical School. He is well-known for his research in finding the least amount of treatment necessary to obtain the best results, for his work in identifying and managing women at risk of breast cancer, and for his extensive research in hereditary breast cancer. Dr Hughes believes in using the minimum amount of surgery and other treatments needed to maximize the likelihood of cure. IN addition, Dr Hughes believes strongly in using genetic testing to identify patients at high risk of cancer before cancer occurs. In this way screening and management can be optimized to prevent cancer or find it at an earlier and more treatable stage.He is recognized nationally and internationally for his expertise in breast cancer, breast disease management, genetic testing and the identification and management of patients with hereditary breast cancer risk. Dr. Hughes has published extensively on breast disease management and genetic testing and has helped set the standards for the treatment of breast cancer in older women and the use of genetic testing in clinical practice.Dr. Hughes is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Dartmouth Medical School. He trained in Surgery at the Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh and completed a fellowship in surgical oncology at the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Hughes is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William E. Burak
Is Dr. William E. Burak a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William E. Burak is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. William E. Burak specialize in?
While Dr. William E. Burak is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. William E. Burak participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William E. Burak has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. William E. Burak's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William E. Burak accept my insurance?
Dr. William E. Burak accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- AngiosarcomaDr. Burak isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Burak isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- FibroadenomaDr. Burak isDistinguished. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Burak isDistinguished. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Burak isDistinguished. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Burak isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Burak isDistinguished. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Burak isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Burak isAdvanced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast InfectionDr. Burak isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Burak isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- Fibrocystic Breast DiseaseDr. Burak isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
- GalactocoeleDr. Burak isAdvanced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Burak isAdvanced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- Li-Fraumeni SyndromeDr. Burak isAdvanced. Learn about Li-Fraumeni Syndrome.
- Subareolar AbscessDr. Burak isAdvanced. Learn about Subareolar Abscess.
- Triple-Negative Breast CancerDr. Burak isAdvanced. Learn about Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.
- Experienced
- BoilsDr. Burak isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Burak isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Burak isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- FolliculitisDr. Burak isExperienced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Burak isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
