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Dr. Douglas R Burka M.D.

Surgeon

5/5(13)
5530 Wisconsin Ave Chevy Chase MD, 20815
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Douglas Burka is a general surgeon practicing in Chevy Chase, MD. Dr. Burka specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Burka provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Education and Training

Mechanical Engineering 2005

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Gallstones
  • Pain
  • Hernia
  • Sebaceous Cyst

Dr. Douglas R Burka M.D.'s Practice location

Douglas Burka, Md

5530 Wisconsin Ave -
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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Practice At 9 Healthcare Drive Suite 204

9 Healthcare Drive Suite 204 -
Biddeford, ME 04005
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5530 WISONSIN AVE -
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
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Patient Experience with Dr. Burka


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Dr. Douglas R Burka M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 13 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Surgeon 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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