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Summary
Bruce Cairns specializes in surgery with a focus on trauma surgery, bringing 37 years of experience to their practice. They earned their medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed residency training at the University of North Carolina Health System. Cairns is fluent in English.
Cairns practices at North Carolina Memorial Hospital and North Carolina Basnight Cancer Hospital, both located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. With nearly four decades in the field, they have developed extensive expertise in surgical procedures and trauma care. Their long-standing career reflects a deep commitment to providing comprehensive surgical treatment for patients facing complex medical situations.
Cairns practices at North Carolina Memorial Hospital and North Carolina Basnight Cancer Hospital, both located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. With nearly four decades in the field, they have developed extensive expertise in surgical procedures and trauma care. Their long-standing career reflects a deep commitment to providing comprehensive surgical treatment for patients facing complex medical situations.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 37 years of experience
- speaks English
- University Of North Carolina Health System
- 2 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
Office Locations
Dr Bruce Cairns has 3 locationsUnc Department Of Surgery
4001 Burnett-Womack BuildingChapel Hill, NC 27599Mon8:00 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
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Bruce Cairns
Medical Specialties
Dr Bruce Cairns has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr Bruce Cairns has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
37 Years Experience
Dr Bruce Cairns holds an inactive medical license in the state of North Carolina.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an inactive medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2024.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of North Carolina Health System.
Medical School
Graduated from Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania in 1989.
NPI Number
Dr Cairns' NPI number is 1295829414.
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- Dr Bruce Cairns is affiliated with North Carolina Memorial Hospital and North Carolina Basnight Cancer Hospital.
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- Dr Bruce Cairns's office is located at 4001 Burnett-Womack Building, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599.
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