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James Burns Jr., MD, Rheumatology, Knoxville, TN

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Rheumatology Knoxville, TN

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  • Office

    8975 Executive Park Dr.
    Suite 200
    Knoxville, TN 37923
    Phone+1 865-691-4100
    Fax+1 865-691-6178

Summary

  • Dr. James Burns Jr., MD is a rheumatologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Tennessee and Georgia. He is affiliated with Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.

Education & Training

  • Medical College of Georgia
    Medical College of GeorgiaFellowship, Rheumatology, 1984 - 1986
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga
    University of Tennessee College of Medicine at ChattanoogaResidency, Internal Medicine, 1981 - 1984
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1981 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1984 - 1987
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012

Professional Memberships