Summary

Dr. Richard Burton is an orthopedic surgeon with specialized expertise in hand surgery, bringing over six decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency training at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center. His extensive career spans 64 years, during which he has developed deep expertise in both general orthopedic care and the intricate field of hand surgery.

Dr. Burton practices in Rochester, New York, with affiliations at Highland Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital. His dual specialization allows him to address a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, from complex hand and wrist injuries to broader orthopedic concerns. The combination of his Harvard medical education and decades of clinical practice has established him as an experienced provider in the Rochester medical community.

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Quick Facts

  • 64 years of experience
  • St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Irving Burton has 3 locations

Strong Memorial Hospital

601 Elmwood AveRochester, NY 14642

Strong Memorial Hospital

601 Elmwood Ave Fl 5Rochester, NY 14642

Highland Hospital

1000 South AveRochester, NY 14620

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Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryPlastic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
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64 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience 60 Years of Experience 59 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Rochester , NYRochester , NYRochester , NYRochester , NY
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Irving Burton has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Irving Burton has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Hand Surgery
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Wrist Injury

Certifications, License, & Education

64 Years Experience

Dr. Richard Irving Burton holds an inactive medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an inactive medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Harvard Medical School and Harvard Medical School in 1962.

NPI Number

Dr. Burton's NPI number is 1508878588.

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Dr. Richard Burton is affiliated with Highland Hospital.
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