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Dr. Emily Burns, MD

Dr. Emily Burns, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Emily Burns, MD is an internist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 1985. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Passavant-McCandless.

4 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

120 Lytton Ave Ste 100A Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Dr. Burns' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Burns

4.0
11 ratings, 3 with a written review
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I liked Emily Burns, but as time went on, she revealed her need for CONTROL. She cut my fish oil supplements in half saying 4 gms/daily was way too much, something she had no experience with, but which I had been taking for several years to keep my triglycerides down. I took 2 daily, my triglycerides shot up. I rubbed her nose in it. A gall stone passed without pain, but she sent me to a surgeon to have the whole works out, which I politely declined. At 75 I had a serious fall painfully injuring my knees and a foot, unable to drive, she refused to give me a Script to get X-rays in Bethel Park UPMC, but demanded I further injure myself in a six hour bus round trip + hike or go to the ER. When I went to Mercy ER, being close there one day, Mercy infected me with terrible flu for 7 wks & I almost died. She nastily threatened to drop me as a patient when I had canceled, but was left on hold 15 minutes until I hung up. Mismanagement. In- experienced: elder care & issues. Fed up, I left.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Mary Anne Kramer – Aug 08, 2020
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I have been a patient with Dr. Burns for over 20 years and I think she is the best PCP you can get. She is warm, personable, listens when you talk, and doesn't over-prescribe. She genuinely cares about her patients. When I have been sick, she has called me at home just to check up on me. This is a great doctor and if you get to see her, you will not regret it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Pittsburgh – Dec 05, 2017
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Was looking for a new PCP. A different doc in the practice had been recommended, but was full. Got passed to Dr. Burns. So glad I got her. She is thorough, explains things clearly at a level I can understand. Neither talks down to me, nor uses technical terms to impress. Is non-pretentious. Does not recommend unnecessary procedures. Was respectful when I declined a med, but persistent in recommending at it each physical. Never get the sense she is rushing. Personable and professional.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Pittsburgh, PA – Dec 01, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Emily Burns, MD is an internist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 1985. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Passavant-McCandless.

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Case Western Reserve University

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Solano & Kokales Internal Med UPMC120 Lytton Ave Ste 100A Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UPMC St. Margaret

    815 Freeport Rd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15215
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    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 awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UPMC Passavant-McCandless

    9100 Babcock Blvd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15237
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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 awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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