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William Burns III

William Burns III, MD

Surgical Oncology

General Surgery

Accepting New Patients

32 Insurances Accepted

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About

Primary Academic Title

Background

Memberships

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins General Surgery
    • 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Baltimore, MD 21287

    Expertise

    Education

    University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

    Fellowship, Surgical Oncology, 2015

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Residency, General Surgery, 2012

    Yale University School of Medicine

    Medical Education, MD, 2004

    Board Certifications

    Complex General Surgical Oncology

    American Board of Surgery, 2016

    Surgery

    American Board of Surgery, 2013

    Insurance

    Johns Hopkins providers participate in many commercial health insurance plans. To confirm coverage of your specific physician or provider, please contact your insurer directly. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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    • Aetna
    • Amerigroup District of Columbia
    • AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
    • Beech Street
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)
    • CareFirst
    • Cigna
    • Evernorth Behavioral Health
    • First Health
    • Geisinger Health Plan
    • HealthSmart/Accel
    • Humana
    • JAI Medical Systems
    • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
    • Kaiser Permanente
    • KeyCare
    • Maryland Physicians Care
    • Medicaid Maryland
    • Medicaid Virginia
    • Medicare Maryland
    • MedStar Family Choice District of Columbia
    • MultiPlan
    • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
    • Point Comfort Underwriters
    • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
    • Provider Partners Advantage HMO SNP Medicare Advantage
    • South Central Preferred (SCP)
    • Superior Vision
    • TRICARE (Humana Military East)
    • UnitedHealthcare
    • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
    • Wellpoint (Amerigroup MD)

    Reviews

    5 of 5 stars

    117 Ratings, 59 Reviews

    The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    Overall Rating by Patient
    Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Listened Carefully
    Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Explained Things Clearly
    Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Knew Medical History
    Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Provider Showed Respect
    Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Spent Enough Time
    Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 5 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/6/2024

      Most outstanding surgeon he definitely changes lives

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/6/2024

      De Burns is compassionate, empathetic, skilled and knowledgeable.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/6/2024

      Good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/28/2024

      Dr. Burns is an excellent provider and he makes you feel confident in his practices.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/21/2024

      Dr Burns is the best..

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/21/2024

      Nurses are very caring.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/14/2024

      Best doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/31/2024

      They are always the best always

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/24/2024

      Dr. Burns restored my health to better than it was before my surgery.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/24/2024

      Dr Burns is learned, scholarly, approachable, compassionate, confidence inspiring, and a world renowned expert in the ailment for which I am seeing him.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/17/2024

      I can't say enough good things about Dr. Burns and his team's knowledge, skills, and care for my health. He has been life saving.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/10/2024

      Dr Burns Is always very positive and encouraging

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/10/2024

      Dr Burns and his colleagues are gifted professionals and caring humans. Very fortunate to be in their care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/3/2024

      Dr.Burns is the best surgeon ever! He literally saved my life!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/3/2024

      Very pleasant, patient and compassionate

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/20/2023

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/20/2023

      Outstanding at building relationship with patient and explaining the medical condition, options, and decisions in language the patient could understand. (Professional skills presumed to be outstanding, based on recommendation of PCP.)

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/13/2023

      R. Burns is an extraordinary surgeon, care provider. He and team his built are also extraordinary. I feel blessed and fortunate have them in my corner. I have misfortunate to have contracted but also exceedingly fortunate to be in their care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/6/2023

      Dr. Burns listened to my questions and was able to explain everything so I could easily understand. I was able to leave this appointment feeling much calmer and better Informed than I did going into it.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/29/2023

      I cannot possibly rate Dr. Burns higher. He truly cares about me and his patients. He is the very best doctor and surgeon that I have ever known. EXCELLENT!!! OUTSTANDING!!! Again, what marks him is that he cares about his patients. I truly appreciate that.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/29/2023

      Very professional explanation of diagnosis and procedures are very clear and super friendly very easy to talk to

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/29/2023

      Dr Burns is a straightforward communicator with compassion and empathy.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/1/2023

      Dr. Burns is very caring. He explains things in terms I could understand. I did not feel rushed. He seems to care about his patients.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/25/2023

      Excellent physician- always prepared

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/24/2023

      They did their job very well and thank you for everything.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/18/2023

      The best!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/11/2023

      Very nice and helpful. Did not rush with the appointment. He saved my life.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/11/2023

      Dr. Burns is skilled, knowledgeable, empathetic, and I trust his advice.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/4/2023

      Dr. Burns IS the BEST!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/2/2023

      Patient!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/27/2023

      Extremely confident in Dr. WilliamReece Burns III knowledge, experience, & concerned manner for me personally & as patient.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/27/2023

      Never feel rushed and all questions are pleasantly answered or given options

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/20/2023

      The best!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/20/2023

      Knowledgeable and caring

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/13/2023

      I am very happy with Dr. Burns. If I decide to move forward with surgery I would choose Johns Hopkins.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/13/2023

      Dr. Burns is incredibly knowledgeable about the type of health issue that I have. He clearly laid out the treatment options and the risk/reward associated with each of them. He answered all of my many questions. His knowledge and experience is amazing. I feel truly blessed that he is implementing my healthcare.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/13/2023

      Professional, knowledgeable, straight forward

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/6/2023

      He is the best in the world. We love Jon Hopkins, Dr Burns , and his staff know Doubt the best ever

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/30/2023

      Dr Burns is meticulous and bases his decisions on data

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/23/2023

      I was scheduled to see Dr. Burns. He was unexpectedly detained in surgery. However, he did send his Nurse-Practioner, Morgan to meet with me and my wife. He took a break between surgeries to review my records via the computer system and relayed his instructions to Morgan. She than relayed them to us. Although he was physically not in the exame room, I feel that I was getting instructions from him.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/21/2023

      He shared my happiness.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/14/2023

      Best i've had

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/11/2023

      Very excellent experience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/7/2023

      Excellent, caring, very knowledgeable and professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/29/2023

      Dr. Burns has always been forthcoming with answer questions about care, problems, and prognosis

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/25/2023

      Doesn't feel bothered about questions

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/25/2023

      Dr. Burns provides excellent medical services to me his patient. He listens attentively and takes prompt steps to provide the medical services needed.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/24/2023

      Very thorough in his questions. Very focused on my concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/9/2023

      This was my first meeting with Dr Burns. I am very glad that he is going to be my surgeon. He took time and listened to me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/8/2023

      Provider was knowledgeable about my health problem and explained the pros/cons with the options available in addressing my health issue. Medical procedure was explained.This doctor was very attentive and caring about my well-being.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/27/2023

      I think my providers doctors and nurses care providers are very professional and the best in the world. We love John Hopkins.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/19/2023

      As a surgeon, Dr. Burns has an excellent bedside manner, is empathetic, and has effective and skilful communication skills.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/5/2023

      Dr Burns was very concise, showed concern and explained everything well.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/5/2023

      Excellent surgeon. Has knowledge others don't.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/4/2023

      I had an excellent visit. The staff was kind and I was seen quickly. Dr. Burns was thorough and detailed. I was very satisfied.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/28/2023

      Dr. Burns is superb.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/28/2023

      I saw Dr Burns for a surgical consultation for cancer. He explained my condition in precise detail, and what was required to remove the cancer. I came away from the visit with high level of confidence that Dr Burns is the physician I want to do my surgery.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/25/2023

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/23/2023

      Seems to be very caring and concerned about his patients