
Overview
William Burns, M.D., is an assistant professor of surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a surgeon within the Division of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary & Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Prior to joining the faculty at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Burns served as an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Michigan, as well as an attending physician at the University of Michigan Health Systems and the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. Dr. Burns received his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and was awarded a research training fellowship by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. He completed an internship and residency in general surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital followed by clinical fellowship training in complex general surgical oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Additionally, he completed postgraduate research fellowships in the field of cancer immunotherapy and tumor immunology at the National Cancer Institute and the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Burns specializes in treating patients with tumors of the pancreas and gastrointestinal tract, sarcoma and melanoma. He is trained in traditional and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Furthermore, he works closely with colleagues in medical and radiation oncology to provide comprehensive cancer care. His research focuses on immune cell-tumor cell interactions to improve outcomes in patients with pancreatic cancer, cancer immunotherapy for solid tumors, the role of lymph node surgery in the treatment of cancer, and human biospecimen analysis to guide therapy in patients with cancer. He is a member of several professional societies, including the American College of Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, Association of Academic Surgery, and Society of Immunotherapy for Cancer.
Dr. Burns-Iii is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.
Dr. Burns-Iii is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Burns-Iii is currently accepting new patients.
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601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Floor 8, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Richard Burkhart, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital with a focus on complex minimally-invasive surgery and research for cancers of the pancreas, liver and bile ducts. Dr. Burkhart received his medical degree from Boston University and completed his surgical residency and research fellowships at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Cancer Research, the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Surgery for the Alimentary Tract, the Pancreas Club, and the Society of Surgical Oncology. Outside the operating room, Dr. Burkhart heads a multidisciplinary laboratory team dedicated to bringing next-generation precision medicine approaches into the routine clinical care of patients that we serve. He has a particular research interest in using personalized models of pancreas cancer, made from tumor during and immediately after surgical resection, to select the best chemotherapy for each patient to support long-term survival and improve rates of disease cure. The laboratory team, funded in part by the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute, the Lustgarten Foundation and Stand Up to Cancer, is also thankful to the many patients who have supported the work through philanthropic gift. Dr. Burkhart is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Burkhart is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Burkhart is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William R. Burns-Iii
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Is Dr. William R. Burns-Iii a top-rated expert for Neuroendocrine Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William R. Burns-Iii is classified as an Distinguished expert for Neuroendocrine Tumor, 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 R. Burns-Iii specialize in?
While Dr. William R. Burns-Iii is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
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- Distinguished
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Burns-Iii isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Burns-Iii isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Advanced
- Ampullary CancerDr. Burns-Iii isAdvanced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell TumorDr. Burns-Iii isAdvanced. Learn about Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Burns-Iii isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- LiposarcomaDr. Burns-Iii isAdvanced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Burns-Iii isAdvanced. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- MesenchymomaDr. Burns-Iii isAdvanced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- PancreatectomyDr. Burns-Iii isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Pancreatic AdenomaDr. Burns-Iii isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Adenoma.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Burns-Iii isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- PancreatoblastomaDr. Burns-Iii isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatoblastoma.
- Retroperitoneal LiposarcomaDr. Burns-Iii isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Burns-Iii isAdvanced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Stomach CancerDr. Burns-Iii isAdvanced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic SarcomaDr. Burns-Iii isAdvanced. Learn about Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bone TumorDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholangitisDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GanglioneuroblastomaDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroblastoma.
- GanglioneuromaDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroma.
- GastrectomyDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- HepatectomyDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Hepatectomy.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Lump in the AbdomenDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Lump in the Abdomen.
- MelanomaDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Myxoid LiposarcomaDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- NephrectomyDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.
- Pseudomyxoma PeritoneiDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.
- Reconstructive Urology SurgeryDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
- Rhabdoid TumorDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor.
- Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition SyndromeDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome.
- RhabdomyosarcomaDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma.
- Rhabdomyosarcoma EmbryonalDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.
- Sclerosing MesenteritisDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Mesenteritis.
- SplenectomyDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Splenectomy.
- Synovial SarcomaDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Sarcoma.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Burns-Iii isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
