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Dr. David Burns, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.3 (15)
Map Pin Small Burlington, MA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Overview of Dr. David Burns, MD

Dr. David Burns, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Burlington, MA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and is affiliated with Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Elliot Hospital, York Hospital, Lowell General Hospital and Winchester Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Burns an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Burns works at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, MA with other offices in Peabody, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Gastrointestinal Malabsorption, Celiac Disease and Constipation along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Burns' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Burlington
    41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01805 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 744-8743
  2. 2
    Lahey Medical Center Peabody
    1 Essex Center Dr, Peabody, MA 01960 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (978) 977-6336

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • Elliot Hospital
  • York Hospital
  • Lowell General Hospital
  • Winchester Hospital

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Treatment frequency



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Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Celiac Disease
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangitis
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Achalasia
Cyclical Vomiting
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Heartburn
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Pernicious Anemia
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Thiamin Deficiency
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    4.3
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1881791820
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Lahey Clinic Hospital
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Deaconess Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. David Burns, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Burns is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Burns has seen patients for Gastrointestinal Malabsorption, Celiac Disease and Constipation, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Burns on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Burns. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Burns.

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