Dr. Stephen E. Burpee, MD | Tucson, AZ | General Surgeon

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Dr. Stephen Burpee is a surgeon who specializes in complex digestive system procedures with 36 years of experience in the field. He earned his medical degree from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and completed his residency training at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Burpee communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Burpee practices at Northwest Medical Center and Oro Valley Hospital in Arizona, serving patients throughout Tucson and Oro Valley. He focuses on treating obesity and acid reflux conditions that affect quality of life. His surgical expertise includes performing upper GI endoscopy and laparoscopic procedures to help patients achieve better digestive health. Patients rate him 4.7 out of 5 stars on average.

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accepting new patients
4.7

31 Ratings
36 years of experience
33 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Lenox Hill Hospital
21 written reviews
1 specialty
3 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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4.7

31 Ratings with 21 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 10 Minutes

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Dr Burpee gets a five star plus!

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January 30th, 2023

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Very helpful interview. All the staff were concerned and pleasant

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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September 29th, 2022

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Dr. Burpee was very professional, respectful, and knowledgeable. All of the staff was very nice as well.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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September 22nd, 2022

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Dr. Burpee completed the gastric sleeve surgery on my brother.His results are astonishing and I am looking forward to my life changing experience as well. He was referred by my brother because he is a surgeon that sincerely cares about the health and overall well being of his patients and that make me proud and honored to have the opportunity To be a patient of Dr. Burpee. I will be forever grateful for the way in which our family life has changed.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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July 5th, 2022

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Everything ok

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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July 2nd, 2022

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Dr.Burpee is an amazing person he gets to know you and becomes part of your team he cheers your success and pushes you to be the best you. I have horrible social anxiety but I don't feel that when I'm going to see him, because he makes his patients feel like your the only person he sees and that means a lot to me

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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Provided follow-up after the visit
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June 29th, 2022

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Dr. Burpee was very knowledgeable and went over details of his recommended surgery to insure it was successful.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
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June 7th, 2022

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I'm an 84 yr old man and this was my third hernia repair. The two previous ones were by different surgeons. Dr. Burpee was professional and straight forward in his explanation of the procedure. Most important he had a sense of humor. The surgery at NW Hospital went without a hitch. The light general anesthesia was like a quick dream. The after operation discomfort was minimal. I'm on my third week of recovery and so far, so good. I'm giving myself five weeks weeks before starting back to light exercise. Dr. Burpee was recommended to me by a friend. I pass along the recomendation to anyone in need of a hernia rerpair procedure.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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June 6th, 2022

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My visit was awesome, i felt very comfortable and cared for, I luv my little book, The new me Thank you

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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April 19th, 2022

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I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Burbee, he is caring and attentive physician, talks to his patients and helps them feel at ease about any surgical procedures they will have, puts his patients first.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 24th, 2022

Northwest Bariatric And Foregut Surgery

6130 N La Cholla Blvd Ste 250Tucson, AZ 85741

Tel: (520) 219-8690

Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:30 am - 3:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Oro Valley Hospital

1551 E Tangerine RdOro Valley, AZ 85755

Tel: (520) 901-3500

Northwest Medical Center

6200 N La Cholla BlvdTucson, AZ 85741

Tel: (520) 742-9000


Dr. Stephen Edward Burpee, MD	Dr. John William Makoni, MD	Dr. Dominique Woods, MD	Dr. Thomas W Bobka, MD
Surgery	Critical Care Medicine	Surgery	Vascular Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.7 (31 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
36 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Tucson , AZ	Tucson , AZ	Tucson , AZ	Tucson , AZ
Med School: Schulich School Of Medicine & Dentistry	Med School: Medical University Of The Americas (Nevis)	Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla	Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine
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Surgery

Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
Weight Loss
Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Dr. Stephen Edward Burpee holds an expired medical license in the state of Arizona.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Arizona that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lenox Hill Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Schulich School Of Medicine & Dentistry in 1990.

NPI Number

Dr. Burpee's NPI number is 1609831841.

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Nurse Practitioner
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Diagnostic Radiology
4 Years Exp | Tucson, AZ
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Pediatrics
2 Years Exp | TUCSON, AZ
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Charles D Grose
Preventative Medicine
65 Years Exp | Tucson, AZ
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Neurological Surgery
10 Years Exp | Tucson, AZ
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Macklin Loveland
Anesthesiology
6 Years Exp | Wyandotte, MI
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Jordan Peter Makela
Critical Care Medicine
12 Years Exp | Tucson, AZ
(1)
Dr. Melanie Kuhlman, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
18 Years Exp | Tucson, AZ
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Dr. Jason A Wertheim, MD
Surgery
22 Years Exp | Tucson, AZ
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