Dr. James A Burns MD
Emergency Physician
600 Highland Ave Madison WI, 53792About
Dr. James Burns practices Emergency Medicine in Madison, WI. Dr. Burns assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Burns examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 1966
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