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Dr. James Kenneth Burks M.D.

Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

3/5(9)
701 W 5th St Odessa TX, 79763
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3/5

About

Dr. James Burks practices Endocrinology in Odessa, TX. Dr. Burks specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Burks examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.

Education and Training

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1967

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 46 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Osteoporosis
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Vascular Disease
  • Graves' Disease

Dr. James Kenneth Burks M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 701 W 5th St

701 W 5th St -
Odessa, TX 79763
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New patients: 432-335-1777
Fax: 432-335-1815

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Patient Experience with Dr. Burks


3.0

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Dr. James Kenneth Burks M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Endocrinology-Diabetes in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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ODESSA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

520 E 6TH STREET ODESSA TX 79761

Head northeast on West 5th Street 4649 ft
Turn left onto Adams Avenue 207 ft
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CONTINUECARE HOSPITAL AT MEDICAL CENTER ODESSAl

500 WEST 4TH STREET , 4TH FLOOR ODESSA TX 79761

Head northeast on West 5th Street 45 ft
Turn right onto Golder Avenue 380 ft
Turn left onto West 4th Street 386 ft
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