LaparoscopicInguinalHerniaRepair near Madison, AL

Biography: Dr. Burns is professor and chairman of the Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga, and Chairman of the Board of University Surgical Associate. Dr. Burns, board certified through the American Board of Surgery (ABS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), specializes in breast surgery. Dr. Burns jointly founded University Surgical Associates in 1976.Dr. Burns has office hours at the Erlanger Medical Mall Tuesday (1 5 pm), Wednesday (10:30 am noon; 12:30 4:30 pm), and Friday (10 am noon). He performs surgery at Erlanger Hospital, the Plaza Surgery Center at Erlanger, Parkridge Hospital and CHI Memorial Hospital.Honors and Awards: Clinician of the Year Award (1979)UT College of Medicine, ChattanoogaDepartment of SurgeryBaroness Award for Teaching Excellence (1981)Chattanooga Golden AppleSpecial Recognition Faculty Award (1985)Surgical HousestaffBaroness Award (1987)Teaching ExcellenceSpecial Recognition Faculty Award (1995)UT College of MedicineDepartment of SurgeryChattanooga, TNMcCravey Award (1999)Teaching ExcellenceBaroness Foundation (2007)Outstanding Physician AwardTeaching ExcellenceOutstanding Tennessee Physician Award (2009)Tennessee Medical AssociationCertifications: Diplomate, ABS, 1975Medical License Tennessee, 1967Medical License Georgia, 1983

Care Philosophy: My goal is to provide high-quality surgical treatment to my patients. For this purpose, I advocate for a team-based approach, and incorporating patient's preferences and expectations into decision-making. I am committed on staying up to date with the latest advances and techniques in the field of liver, pancreas, gallbladder, biliary tree, and gastrointestinal diseases.