Dr. James L. Burns Jr., M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
324 N Park 40 Blvd Rheumatology Associa Knoxville TN, 37923About
Dr. James Burns Jr. is a rheumatologist practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Burns Jr. 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 Jr. 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
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1981
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Correlations of dietary patterns with prostate health.
- Putting theory to the test: modeling a multidimensional, developmentally-based approach to preschool disruptive behavior.
- Advancing a multidimensional, developmental spectrum approach to preschool disruptive behavior.
- Trends in Weight Regain Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) Bariatric Surgery.
- Clinical Implications of a Dimensional Approach: The Normal:Abnormal Spectrum of Early Irritability.
- Validating Neuro-QoL short forms and targeted scales with people who have multiple sclerosis.
- Development of a six-factor questionnaire for use in weight management counseling.
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Neuropathy
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Tendonitis
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