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53 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Burns, Physiatrist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Gerald Burns, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 53 years and is board certified. Dr. Burns completed his residency at Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Orthopedic Surgery; Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Flexible Or Transitional Year.
Dr. Burns is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Burns’s office at (504) 483-8909.
Where did Dr. Burns go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Orthopedic Surgery; Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Flexible Or Transitional Year | La St University School Med
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Is Dr. Burns board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Gerald Burns, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Burns speak?
Dr. Burns and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Burns typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Burns may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Burns' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Burns accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Burns' office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Burns' office located?
What is Dr. Burns's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Burns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376686147.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burns?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Burns
What is Dr. Gerald Burns's specialty?
Dr. Burns is a Physiatrist near New Orleans, LA.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is Dr. Gerald Burns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Dr. Burns is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
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Is Dr. Gerald Burns accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Gerald Burns is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gerald Burns offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Burns' office at (504) 483-8909 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gerald Burns?
Please contact Dr. Burns' office at (504) 483-8909 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Burns' office located?
Dr. Burns' offices are located in New Orleans, LA and Marrero, LA.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gerald Burns have?
Dr. Gerald Burns is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.