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Walter Burns III, MD, General Surgery, Durham, NC

WalterWoodrowBurnsIIIMD

General Surgery • Durham, NC

Assistant Consulting Professor in the Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    120 William Penn Plz
    Durham, NC 27704
    Phone+1 919-220-5255
    Fax+1 919-313-1276

Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Surgery, 1994 - 2000
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
    Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical CenterClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1996 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Professional Memberships

Dr. Walter Burns, Dr. Walter Burns, MD, Dr. W Burns, Dr. Walter Woodrow Burns