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Dr. Burton is an ivasive cardiologist who performs procedures that require an instrument/device (pacemaker, catheter, needle, etc) to be inserted into the body to perform a diagnostic test or to treat a disease or condition found from a diagnostic.
As an electrophysiologist, Dr. Burton has additional training in the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders.
Dr. Burton has significant expertise with the following procedures:Electrophysiology study with or without Ablation (EP Study, EPS), Automatic Cardioverter Defibrillator Implantation: (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators [ICD], Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator [AICD], Pacemaker Insertion, and Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE).
Dr. Burton is a medical graduate from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia (1987). He completed his residency at the University of Alabama Hospitals, Birmingham, Alabama (1990). Dr. Burton completed fellowships in general cardiology and electrophysiology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia (1994).
Dr. Burton is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Cardiac Electrophysiology.
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Specialties
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Cardiac Electrophysiology
As a cardiac electrophysiologist in Fort Myers, Dr. Burton specializes in the electrical processes of the heart. He may perform both invasive & non-invasive procedures to help record the electrical activity within the heart. Dr. Burton may also implant defibrillators and pacemakers or evaluate the results of abnormal electrocardiograms.
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Cardiology
Dr. Burton, a cardiologist in Fort Myers, is qualified to deliver comprehensive care for your cardiovascular system and heart. Dr. Burton may see patients for symptoms like difficulty breathing, dizziness or chest pains, to name a few. Cardiovascular issues that may be identified and cared for by a cardiologist can include congenital heart defects, angina, arrhythmia, heart failure, rheumatic heart disease, heart aneurysms and coronary artery disease, to name a few.
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Burton specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Burton can also refer patients to specialists when medically necessary. For example, patients with severe heart problems may be referred to a cardiologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatments.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Emory University School of Medicine
MD • 1987
Residency
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University of Alabama Hospitals • Birmingham, AL
Residency in Internal Medicine
Fellowships
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Emory University School of Medicine • Atlanta, GA
Fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology -
General Cardiology • Atlanta, GA
Fellowship in Emory University School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
- Lee Memorial Health System
- Cape Memorial Hospital Inc
Languages Spoken
- English