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Summary
Dr. Joseph Burkes is an experienced physician specializing in internal medicine and emergency medicine. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and brings five decades of clinical experience to his practice. Throughout his distinguished 50-year career, Dr. Burkes has developed expertise in both the comprehensive care of adult patients and acute emergency medical situations.
Dr. Burkes practices at Saint Joseph Hospital in Eureka, California. His dual specialization allows him to provide both ongoing primary care for complex medical conditions and immediate treatment for urgent health emergencies. He focuses on delivering comprehensive medical care that addresses both routine health maintenance and critical care needs when patients require immediate attention.
Dr. Burkes practices at Saint Joseph Hospital in Eureka, California. His dual specialization allows him to provide both ongoing primary care for complex medical conditions and immediate treatment for urgent health emergencies. He focuses on delivering comprehensive medical care that addresses both routine health maintenance and critical care needs when patients require immediate attention.
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Quick Facts
- 50 years of experience
- Tufts University School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 50 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Tamil | |||
| Eureka , CA | Upland , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Katy , TX |
| Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York | Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Joseph Benjamin Burkes has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Joseph Benjamin Burkes has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
50 Years Experience
Dr. Joseph Benjamin Burkes holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1976.
NPI Number
Dr. Burkes' NPI number is 1255489050.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Benjamin Burkes affiliated with?
- Dr. Joseph Benjamin Burkes is affiliated with Saint Joseph Hospital.
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- Where is Dr. Joseph Benjamin Burkes's office located?
- Dr. Joseph Benjamin Burkes's office is located at 2700 Dolbeer St, Eureka, CA, 95501.
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