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Dr. Norman Burns, MD

Dr. Norman Burns, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Norman Burns, MD is a general surgeon in Tacoma, WA. He is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (15 reviews)

MultiCare Cedar Surgical Associates

3124 S 19th St Ste 220 Tacoma, WA 98405

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Dr. Burns' Reviews

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4.5
15 ratings, 12 with a written review
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Excellent appointment
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 08, 2025
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Very easy to understand.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 05, 2025
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Dr. Burns provided good insights on next steps.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 13, 2024
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Dr. Burns is awesome.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 11, 2024
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Dr. Burns gets perfect scores on all measures of satisfaction!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 11, 2024
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If this doc would take me as a regular I'd sign up immediately.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 20, 2024
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Dr Burns explained any and all my questions concerns.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 15, 2024
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Dr Burns is AMAZING1
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 12, 2024
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He lied to me from the beginning! Said I would go home able to walk and use the bathroom. He prescribed oxycodone. I could not walk, he included "breathing" tests! When I threw out everything he gave me, I was better in 2 days,
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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May 07, 2019
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Dr.Burns did my first surgery on 12.03.18. I had my gallbladder removed and if it wasn’t it Dr. Burns I probably would have to wait till next year to get this surgery done. His office staff and him self were able to attend my appointments ASAP along with my surgery appointment. Which I am very thankful of!! He did a great job along w his team. I recovered faster then I expected. I had a follow up w his PAC I wasn’t able to see him but THANK YOU!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Vianey in Tacoma, WA – Dec 18, 2018
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I recently needed to find a surgeon for colon cancer. I was told some of the most skilled surgeons had poor bedside manor and may have to understand that drawback. Dr Burns has always treated me with dignity and explained everything clearly in a way I could understand. After my surgery I had complications he was attentive and was genuinely concerned. After leaving the hospital I always felt that I was cared for right up to my full recovery. Great surgeon with sincere interest in his patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Toby H in Port Orchard, WA – Mar 26, 2016
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I am Very very pleased with the outcome of my laproscopic gallbladder removal. The only thing i would like to say is THANK YOU DR.BURNS...My recovery was only a few days down...
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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sonya harkness in Federal Way, WA – Mar 01, 2016
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care philosophy

As a surgeon, my goal with each patient is to help them better understand their condition and to educate them on their surgical options. My training, experience and use of the most up-to-date surgical techniques provides the basis for my patients surgical success.

biography

Part of MultiCare Connected Care Clinically Integrated Network.

  • General Surgery

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  • Wayne State University

    Residency Hospital

  • Rush University

    Medical School

  • Detroit Rec Hospital & University Health Center

    Internship Hospital, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

MultiCare Cedar Surgical Associates

MultiCare Cedar Surgical Associates3124 S 19th St Ste 220 Tacoma, WA 98405
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