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Dr. James Burns, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 45
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 45
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. James Burns, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Nashville, TN and has 18 years experience. They graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine. They currently practice at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Hospitalists and are affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West. At present, Dr. Burns received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Burns is board certified in Internal Medicine.

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Tobacco Use Disorder
Acidosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Tobacco Use Disorder
Acidosis
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Failure
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
Atrial Flutter
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Bleeding Disorders
Cardiomyopathy
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
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Emphysema
Endometriosis
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
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Malnutrition
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Osteoarthritis
Pneumonia
Respiratory Failure
Sinus Tachycardia
Traumatic Brain Injury
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
ADHD and-or ADD
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Angioedema
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atrial Septal Defect
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Cellulitis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chest Pain
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
Diarrhea
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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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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Goiter
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Hammer Toe
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hidradenitis
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypothyroidism
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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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
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
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
Nausea
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Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bladder
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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)
Pancreatitis
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Pulmonary Edema
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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
Rhabdomyolysis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Swine Flu
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Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Urinary Stones
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
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Locations

  1. 1 Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Hospitalists
    2000 Church St, Nashville, TN 37236

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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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  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    2006
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  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Burns, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Burns' profile.

Dr. James Burns, MD is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West

    4220 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN