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John Burress, MD, Family Medicine, Boston, MA, Boston Medical Center

JohnWilliamBurressMDMPH, FACOEM

Family Medicine • Boston, MA

Proprietor, Occupational Health Practice in Boston, MA. Associate Professor, Boston University School of Medicine.

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Summary

  • OccMedCIC delivers best practice evidence based occupational medicine via seasoned clinicians. Transparent communication including transactional telephonic or F2F discussions on modified duty with Safety Professional or designated employer representative in presence of worker facilitates consistently achieving 85% no lost time. Impactful care upfront helps all stakeholders especially the worker and positively influences the EMR or experience modifier ratio.

Education & Training

  • Harvard School of Public Health
    Harvard School of Public HealthMasters, Public Health , 1992 - 1994
  • Harvard School of Public Health
    Harvard School of Public HealthMPH, 1992 - 1993
  • Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville)
    Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville)Residency, Family Medicine, 1989 - 1992
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineClass of 1989
  • University of Kentucky
    University of KentuckyBS, 1981 - 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1992 - 2025
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1995 - 2001
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1991 - 1999
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1990 - 1992

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Provider of the Year Award Occupational Health + Rehabilitation Inc, 2001

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • How Fit Are The First Responders of the Future?  
    Tsismenakis A, Kim M, Burress JW, Kales SN, Obesity, 1/1/2009
  • Predictors of On Coronary Events in US Male Firefighters  
    Geibe JR, Holder J, Peeples L, Kinney A, Burress JW, Kales SN, Am J Cardiology, 1/1/2008
  • Profile of Massachusetts Firefighters Retiring Under Heart Presumption Legislation  
    Holder J, Peeples L, Burress JW, Kales SN, J Occup Environ Med, 1/1/2006
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Primary Care and General Medicine 
    Chapter: Occupational Health and Disability Issues in Primary Care 
    Burress JW, Christiani DEditors: John Noble.Mosby, St. LouisEdition 3rd,2001
  • Physical Activity Counseling, A Guide to Clinical Preventative Services. Report of the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force 
    Burress JW, Berwick DWilliam & Wilkins, Baltimore1996
  • Primary Care and General Medicine 
    Chapter: Occupational Health 
    Burress JW, Christiani DEditors: John Noble.Mosby, St. LouisEdition 2nd,1996
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Lectures

  • Introduction to Occup Med 
    New York City, NY - 1/1/2014
  • Environmental Health 
    New York City, NY - 1/1/2014
  • Ergonomics 
    New York City, NY - 1/1/2014
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Hospital Affiliations

Dr. John Burress, Dr. John Burress, MD, Dr. J Burress, Dr. John William Burress