As a thoracic surgeon in Virginia, Dr. Nelson Burton is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Yes, Dr. Nelson A. Burton is accepting new patients at this office.
4320 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304
Dr. Burton has one office in Virginia where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Burton works with seven doctors including Dr. Kathleen Petro and Dr. Niv Ad.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Burton may see patients in Virginia for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Cardiovascular and heart conditions, such as ischemic, rheumatic, valvular, or congenital heart disease, endocarditis and atherosclerosis, impact a large percentage of the population. Dr. Nelson Burton is a cardiac surgeon dedicated to the surgical healing of these widespread heart issues in Alexandria, VA. He may perform operations such as surgical implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, heart valve repair, heart transplant surgery, or coronary artery bypass.
Dr. Burton is a cardiologist in Alexandria, trained to provide comprehensive care for the heart and cardiovascular system in patients. Dr. Burton may see patients for symptoms like shortness of breath, chest pains or dizziness, among others. Heart conditions that may be diagnosed and treated by a cardiologist may include rheumatic heart disease, congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, heart aneurysms, angina and arrhythmia, among others.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Burton may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Burton, but only those who participate in Medicare.