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R. Burns, MD, General Surgery, Chattanooga, TN

R. Phillip Burns MD


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  • 979 E 3rd StSte 300Chattanooga, TN 37403

  • Phone+1 423-267-0466

  • Fax+1 423-778-8168

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Summary

  • Dr. R. Burns, MD is a general surgeon in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Tennessee and Georgia.

Education & Training

  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Memphis)
    University of Tennessee College of Medicine (Memphis)Residency, Surgery, 1970 - 1974
  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeInternship, Transitional Year, 1967 - 1967
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1966

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1967 - 2026
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1984 - 1991
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification All In One Medstreaming EMR, Medstreaming EMR, LLC, 2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification All In One Medstreaming EMR, Medstreaming EMR, LLC, 2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification All In One Medstreaming EMR, Medstreaming EMR, LLC, 2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Top Doctors 2019
    Top Doctors 2019August 3rd, 2019