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Dr. Edward Burns, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.7 (82)
Map Pin Small Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Edward Burns, MD

Dr. Edward Burns, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 44 years of experience. They graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Dr. Burns, completed a residency at Tripler Army Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Burns an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Burns works at Practice in Knoxville, TN with other offices in Sevierville, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis of Hand, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Wrist Fracture 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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Conditions Treated and Procedures Performed

Dr. Burns' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    1819 Clinch Ave Ste 100, Knoxville, TN 37916 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 524-5365
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Office
    1901 CLINCH AVE, Knoxville, TN 37916 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 541-2600
  3. 3
    Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics PC
    744 Middle Creek Rd Ste 100, Sevierville, TN 37862 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 524-5365
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4
    Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics PC
    6484 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 690-4861
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Osteoarthritis of Hand
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Wrist Fracture

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Wrist Fracture
Broken Arm
Limb Pain
Carpal Tunnel Release
Steroid Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Joint Pain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Wrist Replacement
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Morton's Neuroma
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Osteophyte
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Ankle Arthroscopy
Arm Surgery
Bunion Surgery
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Wrist Fusion
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    4.7
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    Based on 82 ratings
    Patient Ratings (82)
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    1 Star
    (6)
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1174508808
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Campbell Clin/U Tenn
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Tripler Army Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Madigan AMC
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Edward 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.

    Dr. Burns has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Burns has seen patients for Osteoarthritis of Hand, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Wrist Fracture, 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.

    82 patients have reviewed Dr. Burns. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Burns.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Burns, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Burns appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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