Dr. David Burns, MD
Dr. David Burns, MD is a gastroenterologist in Burlington, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Burns has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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41 Mall Rd Burlington, MA 01805Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Burns
4.3
| 5 Star | 73% | 73% |
| 4 Star | 13% | 13% |
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| 1 Star | 13% | 13% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Burns to family and friends is 4.3333335 out of 5
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Fellowship Hospital, 1993Deaconess Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1991Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1990
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- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsGastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 41
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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Compare Dr. Burns with our nearby Gastroenterologists at Melrosewakefield Hospital.
Make an appointment at Melrosewakefield Hospital today at
(781) 334-8748.
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