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Dr. James Burns, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 46
Dr. James Burns, MD
4.5 (2 Ratings)
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Dr. James Burns, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Nashville, TN.
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Dr. James Burns, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 46
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. James Burns, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Nashville, TN.

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Dr. Burns graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Dr. James Burns, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Nashville, TN and has 18 years experience. Dr. Burns currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital. At present, Dr. Burns received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Burns' office accepts new patients. Dr. Burns is board certified in Internal Medicine.

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Tobacco Use Disorder
Acute Kidney Failure
Acidosis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Acute Kidney Failure
Acidosis
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Abdominal Pain
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anxiety
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Arrhythmias
Arthritis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Bladder Infection
Bleeding Disorders
Bronchitis
Cardiomyopathy
Chest Pain
Chronic Pain
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Emphysema
Endometriosis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Epilepsy
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Fever
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Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Osteoarthritis
Pancreatitis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pneumonia
Respiratory Failure
Rhabdomyolysis
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Tachycardia
Stroke
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Yeast Infections
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alkalosis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Angina
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Angioedema
Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Avascular Necrosis
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Brain Aneurysm
Bronchiectasis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Cellulitis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coccygeal Pain
Confusion
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Difficulty With Walking
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Bursitis
Embolism
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Endocarditis
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Goiter
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Gonorrhea Infections
Hammer Toe
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hidradenitis
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hyperthyroidism
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Kidney Infection
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bladder
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Pelvic Fracture
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Scabies
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Spinal Cord Injury
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stomal Ulcer
Subdural Hemorrhage
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Swine Flu
Third Degree Heart Block
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Urinary Stones
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Smoking Cessation Counseling

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Locations

  1. 1 Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown
    2000 Church St, Nashville, TN 37236
  2. 2 Office
    501 Great Circle Rd Ste 200, Nashville, TN 37228

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Feb 07, 2020
Dr Burns is simply the most compassionate doctor ever. He truly cares about the patient and their caregiver. He was a Godsend for my family dealing with care for my parents. He talks to you as if he is a family member. He is most knowledgeable in the medical field and we need more like him. Thank you for your care, Dr. Burns
Mary — Feb 07, 2020
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Hospital Medicine
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Education

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  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    2006
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  • Internal Medicine
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Dr. James Burns, MD is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Burns, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

    4220 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN