Dr. Walter Woodrow Burns MD
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4301 Ben Franklin Blvd Durham NC, 27704About
Dr. Walter Burns is a general surgeon practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Burns specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Burns provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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