Dr. Peter A Burke M.D.
Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care
725 Albany St Shapiro 3rd Floor, S Boston MA, 02118About
Dr. Peter Burke is a general surgeon practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Burke 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. Burke provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1983
Tufts University School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- Surgical Critical Care
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Awards
- 2011 Boston Super Doctors
Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Concussion
- Pain
- Hernia
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