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Desmond Birkett, MD, General Surgery, Burlington, MA

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General Surgery • Burlington, MA

Clinical Professor of Surgery, Tufts Univ

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  • Office

    41 Mall Rd
    Burlington, MA 01805
    Phone+1 781-744-8372
    Fax+1 781-744-5636

Summary

  • Dr. Desmond Birkett is a general surgeon in Burlington, MA and is affiliated with Lahey Hospital & Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Guy's Medical School and has been in practice 56 years. He is experienced in hernias, biliary tract disease, and gallbladder disease. He has more than 80 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • Charing Cross and Westminister Medical School
    Charing Cross and Westminister Medical SchoolClass of 1963, MB BS

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1975 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Boston Magazine Castle Connolly, 2010-2012
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

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