Dr. Desmond Birkett, MD
Dr. Desmond Birkett, MD is a general surgeon in Burlington, MA and has over 60 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St. George's University Of London in 1963. He is affiliated with Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington. He is accepting new patients.
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41 Mall Rd Burlington, MA 01805Make an Appointment
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We are here to take care of what matters most, you. Lahey Health offers access to board-certified specialists in nearly every medical specialty and more than 75 primary care practices in over 30 communities providing you with the full continuum of care, all close to home.General Surgery
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Guys Hosp/london University
Residency Hospital, 1973Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1973St. George's University Of London
Medical School, 1963Guys Hosp/london University
Internship Hospital, 1963
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- 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
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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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