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Dr. Norman Burns, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
Dr. Norman Burns, MD
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Dr. Norman Burns, MD is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, WA.
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Dr. Norman Burns, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Norman Burns, MD is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, WA.

About

Dr. Burns graduated from Rush University and completed a residency at Wayne State University. Dr. Norman Burns, MD is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Burns currently practices at MultiCare Cedar Surgical Associates and are affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. Dr. Burns has experience treating conditions like Inguinal Hernia and Umbilical Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Burns received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Burns' office accepts new patients. Dr. Burns is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Explains Conditions Well

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Lipomas
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Bone Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Ventral Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Appendectomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Colostomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision
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Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Pyloromyotomy
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Trigger Point Injection
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • Part B Primary
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • HealthSmart
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
  • First Choice Health
  • Blue Card PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • HealthFirst
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Open Access Plus
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Advantage
    United Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Pacific Source

Locations

  1. 1 MultiCare Cedar Surgical Associates
    3124 S 19th St Ste 220, Tacoma, WA 98405
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 301-5050

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Burns
4.2
Based on 10 Reviews
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Jun 20, 2024
If this doc would take me as a regular I'd sign up immediately.
— Jun 20, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rush University
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Detroit Rec Hospital & University Health Center
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wayne State University
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Norman Burns, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Burns' profile.

Dr. Burns frequently treats the following conditions: Inguinal Hernia and Umbilical Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Norman Burns, MD is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Norman Burns, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA