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Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
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Esophageal Diseases | Lung Cancer | Lung Disease
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Thoracic and Cardiac SurgeryExpertise
Esophageal Diseases | Lung Cancer | Lung DiseaseLeading the Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Team, I provide the program the full breadth of thoracic oncologic surgical care. I present/teach nationally and internationally on the topic of minimally invasive thoracic surgery and have published widely on this subject. My research interests include minimally invasive thoracic surgery, lung cancer screening, sputum tests for lung cancer, and thoracic surgery databases. I also serve as a member of several task forces within the Society of Thoracic Surgeons including the General Thoracic Database Committee, the Taskforce for Quality Improvement, the Access and Publications Commmittee, and the Public Reporting Committee. In addition to the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, I am a member of the Southern Thoracic Surgical Society, the Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society, and the General Thoracic Surgery Club. I am also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as the American College of Chest Physicians. I am board certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
school Education
Medical School
- Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, 1994
Internship
- Duke University Hospital, 1994 - 1995
Residency
- Duke University Hospital, 1995 - 1996
Residency
- Duke University Hospital, 1998 - 2001
Fellowship
- Duke University Hospital, 1996 - 1998
Fellowship
- Duke University Hospital, 2001 - 2004
Board Certifications
- Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
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The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions from our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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“Dr Burfeind displayed patience compassion and genuine concern.”
July 27, 2025
“Dr Burfeind is always very kind and listens to what (Name) has to say. He is very clear and easy to understand his explanations. I would highly recommend him!!!”
July 13, 2025
“Staff always very nice!”
July 13, 2025
“I really like dr burfeind and his team. Taking care of me through lung cancer surgery and 3 months reviewing cat scans.”
June 20, 2025
“No questions. The doctor was excellent and caring”
June 9, 2025
“Felt like I was in excellent Care Dr Burfiend was wonderful”
May 17, 2025
“Good”
April 26, 2025
“Dr. Burfiend was so kind and personable. I feel really good about having him perform my surgery.”
April 19, 2025
“Very good”
April 7, 2025
“Helpful & thanks.”
April 5, 2025
“Dr. Burfeind is a true professional and an asset to St Luke's hospital. Informative,knowledgeable and easy to talk to.I would recommend him to anyone who needs his type of care. Five stars”
March 29, 2025
“This visit was my 10th year follow up on lung surgery that Dr. Burfeind performed to successfully eliminate a tumor in my lung.On meeting Dr. Burfiend I immediately felt that that I was in good hands and confident that all would be well.”
March 18, 2025
“Trusted Dr. Would recommend him and the thoracic team. Saved my life”
March 16, 2025
“I have never had A negative experience with any of St Luke's physicians my wife and I have been seeing our primary physicians for over 40 years With St. Luke's. We have Gained their trust and they have treat us like family”
March 8, 2025
“My experience was very good”
March 7, 2025
“Felt very comfortable”
February 14, 2025
“This was my first visit with Dr. Burfeind. He came highly recommended by a friend of mine. I am a potential Cancer patient.”
January 31, 2025
“Excellent doctor and staff at the office of William R Burfeind, MD”
January 15, 2025
“Great visit thank you!”
December 20, 2024
“GOOD visit with William R Burfeind, MD”
November 23, 2024
“This was a great Medical experience. I felt that all parties took great care to assure that I understood and was comfortable with my medical condition.”
October 30, 2024
“Dr. Burfeind and his staff are excellent.”
September 25, 2024
“Dr. Burfiend is the best. He's very compassionate and truly listens to what your concerns are.”
September 21, 2024
5.0 RATING
“Dr Burfeind did an outstanding job to any all questions define the procedures as well at recovery estimates”
July 27, 2025