Summary

James Burks specializes in endocrinology with a focus on diabetes and metabolism, along with internal medicine. They earned their medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School and completed residency training at Barnes Jewish Hospital. With 59 years of clinical experience, James Burks brings extensive knowledge to patient care. They are fluent in both English and Spanish.

James Burks practices at Medical Center Hospital System with locations in Odessa and Midland, Texas. They treat patients with diabetes, including geriatric diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Their practice includes performing thyroid hormone tests and thyroid-stimulating hormone testing to evaluate endocrine function. James Burks also provides retinal imaging services to monitor diabetes-related eye complications. Patients have given them an average rating of 3.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 59 years of experience
  • 3 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations

Office Locations

Dr James Burks has 7 locations

Texas Tech Physicians Of The Permian Basin Odessa

701 W 5th St Ste 2207Odessa, TX 79763
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Texas Tech Physicians Of The Permian Basin Odessa

701 W 5th StOdessa, TX 79763
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 1:00 pm
SunClosed

Texas Tech Physicians Of The Permian Basin Midland

301 N N StMidland, TX 79701
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Texas Tech Physicians

301 North Avenue NMidland, TX 79701

Wilson And Young Medal Of Honor Va Clinic

8050 E Highway 191Odessa, TX 79765
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Medical Center Hospital

500 W 4th StOdessa, TX 79761

Texas Tech Physicians

8050 E Highway 191 Ste 213Odessa, TX 79765
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
59 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Arabic Speaks English
Odessa , TXCHICAGO , ILCHICAGO , ILCypress , TX
Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School Med School: Alfaisal University College Of Medicine Med School: Jordan University Of Science And Technology Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr James Burks

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr James Burks has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr James Burks has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Acromegaly
  • Addison Disease
  • Adrenal Gland Diseases
  • Cushing Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
  • Diabetes, Type 2
  • Fatigue
  • Gland Issues
  • Hormones
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypopituitarism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Internal Medicine
  • Lipid Metabolism Disorders
  • Metabolic Bone Diseases
  • Thyroid Diseases

Certifications, License, & Education

59 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Barnes Jewish Hospital

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical SchoolGraduated in 1971
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolGraduated in 1967

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