Dr. Thomas M. Burns MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
710 Lawrence Expy Santa Clara CA, 95051About
Dr. Thomas Burns is a rheumatologist practicing in Santa Clara, CA. Dr. Burns specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Burns treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1978
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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