Summary

Dr. Barbara Burtness is an oncologist with additional training in internal medicine and interventional cardiology who has been treating patients for four decades. She earned her medical degree from Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University and brings extensive experience to her cancer care practice. Dr. Burtness is multilingual, speaking Chinese, English, French, German, and Spanish to better serve her diverse patient community.

Dr. Burtness practices at Yale New Haven Hospital and multiple Yale Medicine locations throughout New Haven, Connecticut. She specializes in treating head and neck cancers, including oral cancer, and helps patients manage swallowing difficulties. Patients rate her 3.3 out of 5 stars on average for her care. Her expertise spans complex cancer cases, and she provides comprehensive oncology services at Smilow Cancer Hospital as well as Yale New Haven Hospital's main campus and Saint Raphael location.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.3
  • 40 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, English, French, German, Spanish
  • Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University
  • 3 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis

Office Locations

Dr. Barbara Ann Burtness has 4 locations

Yale Medicine

333 Cedar StNew Haven, CT 06510
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

Smilow Cancer Hospital

35 Park StNew Haven, CT 06519
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

Yale New Haven Hospital

20 York StNew Haven, CT 06510

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Dr. Barbara Ann Burtness, MDMohamed Yassin ElgamalKatherine Ann MckenzieTamika Lesley-Ann Mclean
OncologyCritical Care MedicineInternal MedicineAnesthesiology
Accepts New Patients
3.3 
40 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 3 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, English, French, German, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English
New Haven , CTStony Brook , NYNew Haven , CTFarmington , CT
Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University Med School: University Of Alexandria Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: Frank H Netter Md School Of Medicine At Quinnipiac University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Barbara Ann Burtness

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CarePartners of Connecticut
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • ConnectiCare - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Barbara Ann Burtness has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Barbara Ann Burtness has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Adjuvant Chemotherapy
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Cancerous Tumor
  • Chemotherapy
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Esophagectomy
  • Esophagus Cancer (Esophogeal Neoplasm)
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Internal Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Metastasis
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Dr. Barbara Ann Burtness holds an active medical license in the state of Connecticut.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Connecticut that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University in 1986.

NPI Number

Dr. Burtness' NPI number is 1194715649.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Barbara Burtness speak?
Dr. Barbara Burtness speaks Chinese, English, French, German, and Spanish.
Where is Dr. Barbara Burtness's office located?
Dr. Barbara Burtness's office is located at 333 Cedar St, New Haven, CT, 06510.
Which hospitals is Dr. Barbara Burtness affiliated with?
Dr. Barbara Burtness is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital.
Does Dr. Barbara Burtness accept my insurance?
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Is Dr. Barbara Burtness accepting new patients?
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