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Dr. Desmond Birkett, MD
General Surgery* Age 86
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Dr. Desmond Birkett, MD

General Surgery* Age 86
Burlington, MA
Accepting new patients
63 years of experience
Dr. Desmond Birkett, MD is a General Surgeon in Burlington, MA.
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About

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

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
    41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01805
  2. 2 Office
    41 Mall Rd Fl 4EAST, Burlington, MA 01805
  3. 3 Lahey Medical Center Peabody
    1 Essex Center Dr, Peabody, MA 01960

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General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Education
Medical Education
  • St. George's University Of London
    1963
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Guys Hosp/London University
    1963
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Guys Hosp/London University
    1973
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    1973
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington

    45 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA

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