William Burns III, MD
Surgical Oncology
General Surgery
5 of 5 stars
117 Ratings, 59 Reviews32 Insurances Accepted
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Primary Academic Title
Background
Videos
Memberships
Locations
- Johns Hopkins General Surgery
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 443-997-1508
- fax: 443-769-1242
Expertise
Education
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Fellowship, Surgical Oncology, 2015Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, General Surgery, 2012Yale University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2004Board Certifications
Complex General Surgical Oncology
American Board of Surgery, 2016Surgery
American Board of Surgery, 2013Insurance
- 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 ReviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2024
Most outstanding surgeon he definitely changes lives
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2024
De Burns is compassionate, empathetic, skilled and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2024
Dr. Burns is an excellent provider and he makes you feel confident in his practices.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2024
Dr Burns is the best..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2024
Nurses are very caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2024
Best doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2024
They are always the best always
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2024
Dr. Burns restored my health to better than it was before my surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/10/2024
Dr Burns Is always very positive and encouraging
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/3/2024
Dr.Burns is the best surgeon ever! He literally saved my life!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2024
Very pleasant, patient and compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2023
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/29/2023
Dr Burns is a straightforward communicator with compassion and empathy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/25/2023
Excellent physician- always prepared
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2023
They did their job very well and thank you for everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2023
The best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2023
Very nice and helpful. Did not rush with the appointment. He saved my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2023
Dr. Burns is skilled, knowledgeable, empathetic, and I trust his advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2023
Dr. Burns IS the BEST!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2023
Patient!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2023
Extremely confident in Dr. WilliamReece Burns III knowledge, experience, & concerned manner for me personally & as patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2023
Never feel rushed and all questions are pleasantly answered or given options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2023
The best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2023
Knowledgeable and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/13/2023
Professional, knowledgeable, straight forward
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/30/2023
Dr Burns is meticulous and bases his decisions on data
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/21/2023
He shared my happiness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2023
Best i've had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2023
Very excellent experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2023
Excellent, caring, very knowledgeable and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2023
Dr. Burns has always been forthcoming with answer questions about care, problems, and prognosis
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2023
Doesn't feel bothered about questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/24/2023
Very thorough in his questions. Very focused on my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/5/2023
Dr Burns was very concise, showed concern and explained everything well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2023
Excellent surgeon. Has knowledge others don't.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/28/2023
Dr. Burns is superb.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/25/2023
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2023
Seems to be very caring and concerned about his patients