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Edith Burns, MD, Geriatrics, New Hyde Park, NY

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Geriatrics New Hyde Park, NY

Professor of Medicine, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine

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  • Office

    410 Lakeville Road
    Suite 200
    New Hyde Park, NY 11042
    Phone+1 516-730-2520
    Fax+1 516-708-2585

Summary

  • Dr. Edith Burns is a geriatrician in New Hyde Park, NY and is affiliated with the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell (North Shore University Hospital/Long Island Jewish Medical Center). She received her medical degree from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, residency training in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Behavioral Medicine with the University of Wisconsin, and Fellowship in Geriatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She was in academic medicine for 30 years at UW and MCW, and has been at Hofstra-Northwell since 2019. Her research focuses on chronic disease management and patient-centered goals of care, dementia, and caregiving.

Education & Training

  • Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
    Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 1986 - 1988
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthBehavioral Medicine, 1984 - 1986
  • Aurora Health Care
    Aurora Health CareResidency, Internal Medicine, 1981 - 1984
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 1981
  • Wellesley College
    Wellesley CollegeBA, Psychology, 1974 - 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1982 - 2019
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow Society of Behavioral Medicine, 2023
  • Best Doctors Best Doctors in America
  • Best Doctors Best Doctors in Milwaukee
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Association Between Preoperative Proteinuria and Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury and Readmission  
    Melanie S Morris, Caroline E Jones, Kamal M Itani, Mary T Hawn, Tyler S Wahl, Robert H Hollis, Gordon L Telford, Edith A Burns, JAMA
  • Hearing the community: evolution to a nutrition and physical activity program for African American women to improve weight.  
    34. Nelson D, Harris A, Horner-Ibler B, Burns EA., J Health Care Poor and Underserved, 2016
  • Shoulder symptoms and function in geriatric patients.  
    33. Burner T, Abbott D, Stout M, Huber K, Massey E, Fleming R, Rosenthal A, Burns E., J. Geriatric Phys Ther, 2014
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Press Mentions

  • Feinstein Institutes Gets $1.6M from NIH to Study Video Palliative Care Services
    Feinstein Institutes Gets $1.6M from NIH to Study Video Palliative Care ServicesJune 18th, 2021
  • Exercise and Cognitive Training Slow Thinking Declines. Vitamin D? Not so Much
    Exercise and Cognitive Training Slow Thinking Declines. Vitamin D? Not so MuchJuly 22nd, 2023

Grant Support

  • Enhancing Self-Management Of T2dm With An Automated Reminder And Feedback SystemAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality2007–2009
  • Managing Diabetes: Use Of A Digital Intercom SystemNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006
  • Causes Of Lean Body Mass Atrophy In ManNational Center For Research Resources2000

Committees

  • Standing member, Dept. Medicine Executive Research Committee 2021 - Present

Professional Memberships