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Cynthia Anne Burns, MD
Cynthia Anne Burns, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Androgen Therapy
- Reclast Infusions
- Acromegaly
- Insulin Pump Therapy
- Obesity
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Prolia Injections
- Osteoporosis
- Addison's Disease
- Adrenal Failure
- Diabetes - Type 2
- Goiter
- Gynecomastia
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Osteomalacia
- Pituitary Tumor
- Thyroid Nodules
- Amenorrhea
- Dyslipidemia
- Gonadal Deficiency
- Hirsutism
- Hypocalcemia
- Lipid Disorders
- Paget's Disease of the Bone
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Diabetes - Type 1
- Empty Sella Syndrome
- Graves' Disease
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Neuroendocrine Cancer and Tumors
- Pheochromocytoma
- Thyroid Diseases
Ratings and Reviews
4.948 Ratings 26 Comments |
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| Listened to me | 4.9 |
| Cared about me | 4.8 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.8 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.8 |
Within Atrium Health, we use survey results to better understand what is important to our patients and how we can improve healthcare experiences. The overall Patient Rating score comes from the questions on our Medallia Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a scale, where 0 represents "very poor" and 10 represents "very good.” Those scores are shown as 1 to 5 stars on the provider’s profile.
Patient Comments
- December 18, 2022 Dr. Burns is a blessing. She is knowledgeable and caring. I am grateful to have her taking care of me,
- December 17, 2022 Dr Burns epitomizes the definition of ‘medical specialist.’ In addition to her comprehensive understanding of medicine, she is very personal yet clear in her communication. I feel very fortunate to be in her care.
- November 24, 2022 She is fantastic caring. Professional !
- November 12, 2022 Very caring and professional. Listened to my concerns and was very understanding.
- November 9, 2022 I rated Dr Burns a 10, only because there wasn’t a 20 or 30 or more on the scale. She listened carefully to my description of my medical history, asked appropriate questions and gave me time to answer. She showed genuine care and didn’t rush through the visit. Wonderful physician!
- November 9, 2022 Dr. Burns gave me excellent explanations and answered all of my questions. She was considerate and thoughtful. This was my first visit with Dr. Burns, and I’m glad I have found a “keeper”.
- October 16, 2022 I was pleased with Dr. Burns approach to my health issue. I found her informed and detail oriented. I have confidence in what she had to say regarding my care.
- September 18, 2022 I believe her to be the best I've found in a very long time.
- September 18, 2022 One of the best at Wake
- August 10, 2022 She very knowlegable and makes you feel very comfortable. Like old friends.
- August 7, 2022 As mentioned earlier Dr. Cynthia Burns is an outstanding Dr. in her field. Probably one of the best I have been seen by in my 22 yrs of health problems. She is very intelligent yet listens to her patients concerns and explains all things well and never acts like she is above anyone but is an equal partner on a team for your health. I give her an A+ personally.
- August 5, 2022 Dr. Burns always listens to everything and takes the patient on a whole into consideration. As long as she is practicing medicine she will be my only choice for an endocrinology physician.
- July 26, 2022 There is an administration fail. I often wait for hours for this physician. Maybe you should be blocking larger windows of time for each patient, or build in more spaces in the schedule. But the wait is always 1.5-2 hours minimum.
- July 21, 2022 Dr. Burns is what every medical student should aspire to emulate!
- July 15, 2022 Dr. Burns has been treating my thyroid disease for over 10 years. She ask about my daughter at every visit. She really listens and talks to me about my treatment and how to leave a healthy life and not miss out. She takes all my conditions into mind and works with where I am in life. She is amazing.
- July 11, 2022 Very thorough
- May 28, 2022 Dr. Burns is a very dedicated and compassionate Dr. I have total confidence in her handling my care
- May 10, 2022 See comments above, please----Dr. Burns, to repeat myself, is the finest physician I have ever encountered.
- March 29, 2022 Excellent doctor
- March 27, 2022 Dr Burns is ALWAYS CONCERNED about my health. She is always encouraging about my improvements. She is so helpful in any changes I need to make.
- March 8, 2022 She's very attentive, personable, and up-to-date about my medical situation. She's quick to respond to any e-mails or concerns outside of the office, and an easy person to talk to in general.
- February 17, 2022 Great Dr.!
- January 22, 2022 Knowledgeable, professional, personable.
- January 21, 2022 Excellent care and very thorough and knowledgeable. Included me and explained everything well. My only complaint was how long I waited however she did apologize.
- January 20, 2022 Dr Burns is wonderful!
- January 18, 2022 My problem is ongoing, and just needs to be monitored. Dr. Burns sees me every 6 months for an assessment and to keep me informed of any changes. Things are going well, so no problems.
Locations
Endocrinology - Janeway Tower
at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Credentials
Education
- BA, Princeton University, 1989
- MD, Wake Forest School of Medicine, 2000
Residency
- Internal Medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2003
Fellowship
- Endocrinology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2005
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Memberships
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- Gold Humanism Honor Society
- Royal Society of Medicine
- International Association of Medical Science Educators
- American College of Physicians
- Endocrine Society
- Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Positions
- Physician
- Associate Professor, Endocrinology and Metabolism
Insurance
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022
AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)
AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations
BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
VA CCN: Accepted at all locations
WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Research
- Association between glycemic control, age, and outcomes among intensively treated patients with acute myeloid leukemia. Kuhlman P, Isom S, Pardee TS, Burns C, Tawfik B, Lamar ZS, Powell BL, Klepin HD. Support Care Cancer. 2019 Aug; 27(8):2877-2884.
- Musculoskeletal Basics: The Shoulder and the Knee Workshop for Primary Care Residents. Denizard-Thompson N, Feiereisel KB, Pedley CF, Burns C, Campos C. MedEdPORTAL. 2018 09; 14:10749.
- 3 for the Price of 1: Teaching Chest Pain Risk Stratification in a Multidisciplinary, Problem-based Learning Workshop. Alley WD, Burns C, Hartman ND, Askew K, Mahler SA. West J Emerg Med. 2018 May; 19(3):613-618.
- Stress-Dosed Glucocorticoids and Mineralocorticoids Before Intensive Endurance Exercise in Primary Adrenal Insufficiency. Bonnecaze AK, Reynolds P, Burns CA. Clin J Sport Med. 2017 Dec;
- Preclinical medical student observations associated with later professionalism concerns. Burns CA, Lambros MA, Atkinson HH, Russell G, Fitch MT. Med Teach. 2017 Jan; 39(1):38-43.