Overview of Dr. Burak
I see patients at the Center for Breast Care at Memorial Health Anderson Cancer Institute.
Office
4700 Waters Ave
Ste 405
Savannah, GA 31404Fax+1 912-350-2715
Education & Training
- The Ohio State University1992 - 1995
- University of MarylandResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1992
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1987
Certifications & Licensure
- GA State Medical License 2012 - 2026
- SC State Medical License 2015 - 2025
- OH State Medical License 1992 - 2013
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 129 citationsPredictors of positive axillary lymph nodes after sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancerShahab F. Abdessalam, Emmanuel E. Zervos, Manju L. Prasad, William B. Farrar, Lisa D. Yee
American Journal of Surgery. 2001-10-01 - 88 citationsRoutine preoperative lymphoscintigraphy is not necessary prior to sentinel node biopsy for breast cancerWilliam E. Burak, Michael Walker, Lisa D. Yee, Julian A. Kim, Sanjoy Saha
American Journal of Surgery. 1999-06-01 - 126 citationsVacuum-assisted stereotactic breast biopsy: histologic underestimation of malignant lesions.William E. Burak, Kerry E. Owens, Mary Beth Tighe, Lisa Kemp, Susan A. Dinges
Archives of Surgery. 2000-06-01
Journal Articles
- Surgical Cost Analysis of the Reduction in Mastectomy Rate Seen with Implementation of an Intraoperative Radiation ProgramChristina Munford, Elena T Rehl, William E Burak, Journal of The American College of Surgeons
Authored Content
- Surgical Cost Analysis of the Reduction in Mastectomy Rate Seen with Implementation of an Intraoperative Radiation ProgramOctober 2018
Press Mentions
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month: When Should You Start Getting Your Annual Mammogram?October 12th, 2021
Professional Memberships
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