Dr. Thomas Burns, MD
Dr. Thomas Burns, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in West Lake Hills, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. David's Medical Center and AdventHealth Orlando. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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5656 Bee Caves Rd Ste K200 West Lake Hills, TX 78746Make an Appointment
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Dr. Burns is very conservative when it comes to your care. He explores all minimally invasive, nonsurgical options if possible. However, if your injury does require surgical intervention, he is an expert at arthroscopic surgical...read morebiography
Dr. Thomas Burns specializes in Sports Medicine with an emphasis on minimally invasive surgery of the knee and shoulder. His techniques are designed to help athletes return to playing sports as quickly and comfortably as possible. He also...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Fellowship Hospital, 1991University Cincinnati Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1990University Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1986University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Medical School, 1985University Of Texas / Austin Campus
Undergraduate School, 1981
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- Recipient of 86
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 91
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
Compare with other Orthopedic Surgeons
Compare Dr. Burns with our nearby Orthopedic Surgeons at St. David's Medical Center.
Make an appointment at St. David's Medical Center today at
(512) 649-0896.
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