Dr. Michael Burns, MD
Dr. Michael Burns, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital and Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
Saint Louis Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
675 Old Ballas Rd Saint Louis, MO 63141Make an Appointment
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Dr. Burns is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic residency at the Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans.Dr. Burns specializes in...read more
Orthopedic Surgery
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Ochsner Clinic
Fellowship HospitalOchsner Foundation Hospital
Internship HospitalSaint Louis University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1979
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- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
86%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
83%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family18% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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