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Dr. James Burns, MD
Hospital Medicine* Age 47
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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 47
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
20 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 20 years experience. Dr. Burns has experience treating conditions like Tobacco Use Disorder among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Burns's office accepts new patients. Dr. Burns is board certified in Internal Medicine.

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Tobacco Use Disorder
Anxiety
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Tobacco Use Disorder
Anxiety
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Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Acute Kidney Failure
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Pneumonia
Respiratory Failure
Acidosis
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Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Chest Pain
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Hypoxemia
Endometriosis
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Malnutrition
Hypertension
Dyslipidemia
Constipation
Dehydration
Sinus Tachycardia
Malaise and Fatigue
Fever
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Hypokalemia
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Bacterial Sepsis
Nausea
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Chronic Pain
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Hyperkalemia
Gout
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Hyperlipidemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypotension
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Adult Failure to Thrive
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Pancreatitis
Stroke
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Heart Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Rhabdomyolysis
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Arthritis
Asthma
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Hemorrhoids
Diarrhea
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Shortness of Breath
Epilepsy
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Bronchitis
Bladder Infection
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Abdominal Pain
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
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Angioedema
Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atrial Flutter
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bleeding Disorders
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
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cellulitis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Bursitis
Embolism
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Emphysema
Endocarditis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gonorrhea Infections
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
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
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neurogenic Bladder
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
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
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Scabies
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Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
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 Incontinence
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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Yeast Infections
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Smoking Cessation Counseling

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

Dr. James Burns, MD is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown and Huntsville Hospital.

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

Education
Medical Education
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    2006
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

    4220 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN

  • Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown

    2000 Church St, Nashville, TN

  • Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW, Huntsville, AL

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