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Christopher J Burns

Christopher J Burns, MD

General Surgery

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Brigham and Women's Trauma, Burn, Surgical and Critical Care Clinic at South Shore Health

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: San Antonio Military Medical Center, Burn Surgery, 2012
  • Residency: National Naval Medical Center, General Surgery, 2009
  • Medical Education: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, 2004

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2009

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

43 ratings, 21 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    Dr. Burns removed my gallbladder and this was the follow-up appt. All went perfectly!

  • Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    I had not seen this Dr. before but his manner put me at ease and he carefully explained things to me about procedures. When I asked questions he actually answered them in a manner I could understand. Would rate him at the top of my best doctors communication wise. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Dr. Christopher Burns is the best doctor. He's well-mannered. He's just a wonderful doctor. I'm so happy that I had him and he saved my life with his other partners. And I can't thank him enough. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Dr. Burns was courteous and knowledgeable and took my wishes into consideration in his recommendations

  • Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    I though the receptionist was not welcoming at all. She seemed like I was bothering her. She had to finish looking at her cell Phone before speaking to me. She rolled her eyes. She should NOT be in this position. Her customer service skills are awful. I loved my surgeon and his team that did the surgery. Very Caring. I trusted them completely

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Dr Christopher Burns had the BEST bed side manners. Dr Burns saved my life and I am forever GRATEFUL for him. This was an emergency surgery and I was so sick and scared. I am truly Blessed for Dr. Burns and his team. Everyone was so KIND to me! My post op appt with Dr Burns he spent an hour with me and he answered all my questions!! God Bless You Dr. Burns!

  • Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    Felt very comfortable with my care

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    It was a good experience. The doctor was very nice and informative. And also the medical assistance was very friendly and nice as well. Great experience

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Provider was very kind . Explained my every thing.

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    It was just as it should be

  • Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Very personable very professional and knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Very thorough and supportive

  • Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    I was very Happy with Dr Burns , he listened to m and explained everything very clearly

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Great doctor.

  • Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    He was very good on explaining it to me

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Dr. Burns saved my life. I was extremely fortunate that he was the on call surgeon at SSH on [redacted]. He had to perform emergency surgery. I was in a great deal of pain but he carefully listened to me and calmly reassured me that the surgery would happen and that he was going to take care of me. There were two surgeries Dr. Burns performed. Both were successful. [redacted] He is not only a skilled and competent surgeon...I'm still here!, but he is a caring human being who listens carefully and communicates with clarity, patience, and genuine caring. I am so fortunate that he was on that [redacted] night and am very grateful for the care he has porovided for me.

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Doctor Burns was very helpful in explaining my options and I really feel comfortable with the option I chose, he has a very good bed side manner.

  • Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Dr Burns was excellent and provided great care, empathy and detailed explanations to both me and my family when I was in the hospital and to me during this post op visit.

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    This visit was to consult about possible need for surgery. He had performed surgery on me 5 years ago and I felt he was the best possible surgeon I could have. Extremely skilled and articulate!

  • Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Dr. Burns is an excellent doctor, listener, and I would highly recommend his service to anyone I meet and everyone I meet. He is awesome and saved my life and I thank him for that.

  • Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Yes, I thought this provider was very courteous and likewise professional and was very patient with the conversation. He seemed to really care about the situation.