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Dr. Desmond Birkett, MD

General Surgery* Age 84
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Dr. Desmond Birkett, MD is a General Surgeon in Burlington, MA.
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Dr. Desmond Birkett, MD

General Surgery* Age 84
Burlington, MA
Accepting new patients
61 years of experience
Dr. Desmond Birkett, MD is a General Surgeon in Burlington, MA.

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Dr. Birkett graduated from St. George's University Of London in 1963 and completed a residency at Guys Hosp/London University.Dr. Desmond Birkett, MD is a General Surgeon in Burlington, MA and has 61 years experience. Dr. Birkett currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington and Winchester Hospital. Dr. Birkett has experience treating conditions like Inguinal Hernia and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Birkett received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Birkett's office accepts new patients. Dr. Birkett is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Lipomas
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Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Puncture Aspiration
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Coventry Health Care
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Select
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Tufts PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • United Healthcare
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    National (BlueCard) PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
    41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 744-8576
  2. 2 Lahey Medical Center Peabody
    1 Essex Center Dr, Peabody, MA 01960
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (978) 538-4000
  3. 3 Office
    41 Mall Rd Fl 4EAST, Burlington, MA 01805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 744-8501
  4. 4 Office
    41 Mall Rd Ste 6W, Burlington, MA 01805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 744-8000

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Feb 12, 2020
Excellent in every way. He didn’t refuse me because of my age,90 and was very kind, explained everything and was very cautious doing every test before operating. Wonderful doctor!
Norma Edwards — Feb 12, 2020
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • St. George's University Of London
    1963
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Guys Hosp/London University
    1963
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Guys Hosp/London University
    1973
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    1973
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Desmond Birkett, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Birkett's profile.

Dr. Birkett frequently treats the following conditions: Inguinal Hernia and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Desmond Birkett, MD is affiliated with Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington and Winchester Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Desmond Birkett, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington

    45 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA

  • Winchester Hospital

    41 Highland Ave, Winchester, MA