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Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD

(Dr. William Edward Burak Jr., MD)
Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)
Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (1987)
Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, breast surgery, lymph node procedures, and more.
4700 Waters Avenue Building 100 Suite 405
Savannah, GA 31404

Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD is a general surgeon in Savannah, GA specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 1987 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD is affiliated with Memorial Health (Savannah, GA), Memorial Health System, HCA South Atlantic and SAVANNAH MULTISPECIALTY ASSOCIATES LLC.

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Office Locations

4700 Waters Avenue Building 100 Suite 405
Savannah, GA 31404
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Some issues Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD can help you with:

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

  • Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
  • Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
  • Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

  • Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
  • Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
  • Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

  • Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
  • Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
  • High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
  • Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
  • Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
  • Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

  • Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
  • Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
  • Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
  • Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
  • Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

In The News 

“Above, Dr. William Burak looks over a contrast-enhanced mammography image with Kelly Stegall at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia in 2021.”—"FDA's new regulations underscore the complexity around screening for women with dense breasts", Philly Voice, September 2024

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

breast cancer surgery
excision
lymph node procedures
mastectomy for breast cancer
open lymph node biopsy

In 2023, Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD performed more breast cancer surgery, excision, lymph node procedures, mastectomy for breast cancer, and open lymph node biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Georgia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biopsy
breast procedures

By Affordability:

deep lymph node biopsy
lymph node procedures
open lymph node biopsy
total mastectomy

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD performed more biopsy, and breast procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for deep lymph node biopsy, lymph node procedures, open lymph node biopsy, and total (simple) mastectomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Savannah, GA during 2013 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 16
breast procedures 1029
cancer surgery 11
diagnostic imaging 412
diagnostic procedures 75
doctor visit 921
excision 86
image guided procedures 71
lymph node procedures 30
minimally invasive procedures 71
minor procedures 60
musculoskeletal imaging 18
open surgery 75
preventive care 325
ultrasound (sonogram) 194
women's imaging 931
X-rays 755

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 647
Black 27
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 404
From 75 to 84 204
85 and over 41
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 25
Dementia 5
Cancer 37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Savannah, GA during 2014 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 26
breast procedures 1086
cancer surgery 15
diagnostic imaging 424
diagnostic procedures 81
doctor visit 928
excision 30
image guided procedures 66
lymph node procedures 30
minimally invasive procedures 66
minor procedures 66
musculoskeletal imaging 14
open surgery 15
preventive care 326
ultrasound (sonogram) 229
women's imaging 979
X-rays 764

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 651
Black 49
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 421
From 75 to 84 201
85 and over 39
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 24
Dementia 4
Cancer 35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Savannah, GA during 2015 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 313
cancer surgery 55
diagnostic procedures 60
doctor visit 315
excision 92
image guided procedures 36
lymph node procedures 74
minimally invasive procedures 36
minor procedures 23
open surgery 37
ultrasound (sonogram) 222
women's imaging 222

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 406
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 270
From 75 to 84 130
85 and over 44
Less than 65 52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 30
Dementia 7
Cancer 71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Savannah, GA during 2016 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 19
breast procedures 373
cancer surgery 51
diagnostic procedures 62
doctor visit 359
excision 88
image guided procedures 47
lymph node procedures 73
minimally invasive procedures 47
minor procedures 25
open surgery 37
plastic surgery procedures 12
reconstructive surgery 12
tissue transfer 12
ultrasound (sonogram) 256
women's imaging 256
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 202
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 133
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 21
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated during 2016 were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 25
Dementia 7
Cancer 71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Savannah, GA during 2017 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 16
breast procedures 355
cancer surgery 33
diagnostic procedures 57
doctor visit 344
excision 58
image guided procedures 50
lymph node procedures 50
minimally invasive procedures 50
minor procedures 32
open surgery 25
ultrasound (sonogram) 256
women's imaging 256

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 217
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 128
From 75 to 84 72
85 and over 23
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated during 2017 were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 27
Dementia 6
Cancer 68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Savannah, GA during 2018 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 13
breast procedures 418
cancer surgery 39
diagnostic procedures 65
doctor visit 304
excision 77
image guided procedures 50
lymph node procedures 76
minimally invasive procedures 50
minor procedures 27
open surgery 38
ultrasound (sonogram) 316
women's imaging 316

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD.

Gender
Male 11
Female 238
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 207
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 126
From 75 to 84 76
85 and over 20
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated during 2018 were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 21
Dementia 4
Cancer 68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Savannah, GA during 2019 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 16
breast procedures 458
cancer surgery 63
diagnostic procedures 69
doctor visit 352
excision 108
image guided procedures 49
lymph node procedures 91
minimally invasive procedures 49
minor procedures 24
open surgery 45
plastic surgery procedures 12
reconstructive surgery 12
ultrasound (sonogram) 318
women's imaging 318

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD.

Gender
Male 12
Female 278
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 243
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 154
From 75 to 84 84
85 and over 21
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated during 2019 were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 28
Dementia 5
Cancer 74

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Savannah, GA during 2020 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 275
cancer surgery 62
diagnostic procedures 55
doctor visit 426
excision 117
image guided procedures 21
lymph node procedures 90
minimally invasive procedures 21
open surgery 55
plastic surgery procedures 23
reconstructive surgery 23
ultrasound (sonogram) 158
women's imaging 158

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD.

Gender
Male 11
Female 354
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 306
Black 46
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 203
From 75 to 84 102
85 and over 27
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated during 2020 were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 23
Dementia 5
Cancer 70

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Savannah, GA during 2021 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 127
cancer surgery 23
diagnostic procedures 24
doctor visit 311
excision 47
lymph node procedures 48
open surgery 24
ultrasound (sonogram) 104
women's imaging 104

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 228
Black 31
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 158
From 75 to 84 86
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated during 2021 were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Savannah, GA during 2022 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 160
cancer surgery 44
diagnostic procedures 52
doctor visit 255
excision 76
image guided procedures 20
lymph node procedures 65
minimally invasive procedures 20
minor procedures 20
open surgery 32
ultrasound (sonogram) 96
women's imaging 96

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 218
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 136
From 75 to 84 83
85 and over 16
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated during 2022 were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 7
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 20
Dementia 0
Cancer 75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Savannah, GA during 2023 were breast procedures, excision, lymph node procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 127
cancer surgery 63
diagnostic procedures 40
doctor visit 208
excision 103
lymph node procedures 80
open surgery 40
ultrasound (sonogram) 64
women's imaging 64

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 148
Black 24
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 108
From 75 to 84 56
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated during 2023 were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated as a general surgeon in Savannah, GA were X-rays, breast procedures, diagnostic imaging and women's imaging.

aspiration 17
breast procedures 429
cancer surgery 41
diagnostic imaging 418
diagnostic procedures 58
doctor visit 429
excision 80
image guided procedures 45
lymph node procedures 64
minimally invasive procedures 45
minor procedures 34
musculoskeletal imaging 16
open surgery 38
plastic surgery procedures 15
preventive care 325
reconstructive surgery 15
tissue transfer 12
ultrasound (sonogram) 201
women's imaging 336
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 12
X-rays 759

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD.

Gender
Male 3
Female 79
Ethnicity
Black / African American 16
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 315
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 2
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 105
85 and over 22
Less than 65 31
65 to 74 203

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 14
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 24
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Cancer 65
Dementia 3

Education & Training

Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 1987. He completed residency at University of Maryland Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (1987)

Residency: University of Maryland Affiliated Hospitals (1992)

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Health (Savannah, GA)
Memorial Health System
HCA South Atlantic
SAVANNAH MULTISPECIALTY ASSOCIATES LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Navidea Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. $1,753 LYMPHOSEEK
$1,753
Merit Medical Systems Inc $1,400
$1,400
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. $1,162 IORT
$1,162
Medtronic Xomed, Inc. $1,093 Advanced Energy Cutting Device
$1,093
HOLOGIC INC $487 Myosure
$175 		localizer
$151 		Brevera
$101 		trunode
$20 		Dimensions 5000
$17 		Other
$22
Other $1,889 NATRELLE
$195 		AEROFORM TISSUE EXPANDER SYSTEM
$191 		myRisk
$191 		BRACANALYSIS CDX
$178 		X-RAY
$171 		Other
$963
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $3,319
Travel and Lodging $1,566
Honoraria $1,500
Consulting Fee $1,400

Research Payments

Dr. William E. Burak JR., MD has received 8 research payments totaling $44,721.

Biography

Dr. William Burak is a general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery) specialist in Savannah, GA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Burak include sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), and lymph node problems. He is professionally affiliated with Memorial Health (Savannah, GA). He attended medical school at Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. His residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Maryland.

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