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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
- 2 board certifications
- 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. Nicholas John Loffredo, DO | Dr. Hubert Friedrich Riegler, MD | Dr. Howard Neil Langstein, MD |
| Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Plastic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 64 Years of Experience | 56 Years of Experience | 41 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | |
| Rochester , NY | Batavia , NY | Rochester , NY | Rochester , NY |
| Med School: Harvard Medical School | Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University | Med School: New York University School Of Medicine | |
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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's office is located at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY, 14642.
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