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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.
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 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Richard Irving Burton, MD | Dr. Randy Nathan Rosier | Dr. Elethea H Caldwell | Dr. David Sewall Miller JR. |
| Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Plastic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| 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 , NY | Rochester , NY | Rochester , NY | Rochester , 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
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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