Christopher J Burns, MD

Christopher J Burns, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.930435 average rating from 46 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Weymouth, MA

Dr. Burns is an associate surgeon in the Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery at South Shore Hospital.

Prior to joining SSH, Dr. Burns was a staff surgeon at the Brooke Army Medial Center and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He received his bachelor’s degree from Boston College and his medical degree from Loyola University. He completed his residency at National Naval Medical Center and his burn fellowship at Brooke Army Medical Center.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: San Antonio Military Medical Center, Burn Surgery, 2012
  • Residency: National Naval Medical Center, General Surgery, 2009
  • Medical Education: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, 2004

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (General Surgery), American Board of Surgery

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.930435 average rating from 46 reviews

  • Dr. Burns was direct and showed he cared. He answered my questions and made me feel that I could ask anything.

    2026-06-11

  • Everybody that helped me in your establishment was very professional. I thought it was a good experience. Thank you.

    2026-06-11

  • All went well! Everyone made me feel very comfortable. I can't say enough about Dr. Burns and his staff! Thank you so much.

    2026-06-10

  • The whole office was very kind and helpful

    2026-05-17

  • The check in was easy and efficient. The nurse did a great job doing vitals and explaining everything. Dr. Burns was also fantastic explaining my options for surgery and overall risks. Very easy to talk to.

    2026-05-09

  • Dr. Burns removed my gallbladder and this was the follow-up appt. All went perfectly!

    2026-03-05

  • I had not seen this Dr. before but his manner put me at ease and he carefully explained things to me about procedures. When I asked questions he actually answered them in a manner I could understand. Would rate him at the top of my best doctors communication wise. Thank you.

    2026-03-04

  • Dr. Christopher Burns is the best doctor. He's well-mannered. He's just a wonderful doctor. I'm so happy that I had him and he saved my life with his other partners. And I can't thank him enough. Thank you.

    2026-02-18

  • Dr. Burns was courteous and knowledgeable and took my wishes into consideration in his recommendations

    2026-02-17

  • I though the receptionist was not welcoming at all. She seemed like I was bothering her. She had to finish looking at her cell Phone before speaking to me. She rolled her eyes. She should NOT be in this position. Her customer service skills are awful. I loved my surgeon and his team that did the surgery. Very Caring. I trusted them completely

    2026-01-12

  • Dr Christopher Burns had the BEST bed side manners. Dr Burns saved my life and I am forever GRATEFUL for him. This was an emergency surgery and I was so sick and scared. I am truly Blessed for Dr. Burns and his team. Everyone was so KIND to me! My post op appt with Dr Burns he spent an hour with me and he answered all my questions!! God Bless You Dr. Burns!

    2026-01-11

  • Felt very comfortable with my care

    2025-12-31

  • It was a good experience. The doctor was very nice and informative. And also the medical assistance was very friendly and nice as well. Great experience

    2025-12-24

  • Provider was very kind . Explained my every thing.

    2025-12-14

  • It was just as it should be

    2025-12-07

  • Very personable very professional and knowledgeable

    2025-11-27

  • Very thorough and supportive

    2025-11-10

  • I was very Happy with Dr Burns , he listened to m and explained everything very clearly

    2025-11-08

  • Great doctor.

    2025-10-01

  • He was very good on explaining it to me

    2025-09-28

  • Dr. Burns saved my life. I was extremely fortunate that he was the on call surgeon at SSH on [redacted]. He had to perform emergency surgery. I was in a great deal of pain but he carefully listened to me and calmly reassured me that the surgery would happen and that he was going to take care of me. There were two surgeries Dr. Burns performed. Both were successful. [redacted] He is not only a skilled and competent surgeon...I'm still here!, but he is a caring human being who listens carefully and communicates with clarity, patience, and genuine caring. I am so fortunate that he was on that [redacted] night and am very grateful for the care he has porovided for me.

    2025-08-21

  • Doctor Burns was very helpful in explaining my options and I really feel comfortable with the option I chose, he has a very good bed side manner.

    2025-08-20

Accepted Insurance

  • Medicare ACO
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • Wellpoint
  • MassHealth
  • Coventry
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • United Health Care
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid ME
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicaid RI
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Multiplan
  • Medicare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Cigna
  • Fallon Health
  • WellSense
  • TriCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Beech Street