William R. Burfeind, MD
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
5 out of 5
(95)
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St. Luke's Thoracic Surgical Associates - Bethlehem
Leading 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.
Medical School
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, 1994
Internship
Duke University Medical Center, 1994 - 1995
Residency
Duke University Medical Center, 1995 - 1996
Residency
Duke University Medical Center, 1998 - 2001
Fellowship
Duke University Medical Center, 1996 - 1998
Fellowship
Duke University Medical Center, 2001 - 2004
This provider has 36 total patient reviews
“Dr. Burfeind was extremely professional and competent surgeon. He communicated all the possible outcomes of the procedure. The surgery was a complete success.”
2/23/2024
“Dr Burfiend is THE BEST!”
2/10/2024
“To follow up with provider in February due to my choice during holidays.”
2/1/2024
“I had an excellent experience with my first visit with Dr. Burfeind and his associate (Name).”
1/28/2024
“I have shared how impressed I am with everyone I've come in contact with.”
1/27/2024
“Dr burfeind is the best. He operated on me and I had no problems. I believe I am alive because of Dr burfeind.”
1/19/2024
“I liked how he explained to me & how he prepared me mentally.”
1/17/2024
“Have upcoming surgery with Dr. Burfeind. This visit was the first time meeting him. I feel very comfortable and confident about him performing this surgery.”
1/12/2024
“Dr. Burfeind was very professional and kind. He saved my life and I will be eternally grateful.”
12/27/2023
“It wase a very good visit”
12/27/2023
“Dr. Burfeind was very attentive, professional and informative. I was very pleased that I was referred to Dr. Burfeind.”
12/26/2023
“My health was excellent until l9/1/23 when I was diagnosed with acute cancer. On 11/2 Dr Burfein performed a Talc OUTSTANDING.”
11/27/2023
“I received excellent care from Dr. Burfeind & his office staff.”
11/17/2023
“Excellent doctor and staff!”
11/14/2023
“Provider was very courteous, respectful and knowledgeable. Also very thorough explaining the medical procedure.”
11/9/2023
“This was my first appointment with Dr. Burfeind and was very, very pleased. He is such a pleasant, caring person. He did not give too much information that would have scared me but gave me information that I could ask questions or investigate further. When I was initially informed who I was going to be seeing for my condition, I researched him in St. Luke's website to read about him. After seeing his information, I said to my husband that he has a friendly, caring face and was hoping that his personality would match. And It does. He is so unassuming and easy to talk to. I have spoken to a few nurses who know him from working with him at St. Luke's, and they all said the same thing: He is a wonderful person and great to work with. I am so happy I was "assigned" to him.”
10/24/2023
“Everyone so nice and a pleasure!”
10/20/2023
“I found him pleasant and very helpful”
10/19/2023
“*Dr. Burfeind is a very informative & caring doctor. He is competent & makes you feel at ease. He wasn't afraid (as other doctors were) to touch my neck where I had the problem. I will definitely see him again if need be.”
10/9/2023
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“The Physician was thorough, knowledgeable, and professional. Explained my problem well and also to my Daughter. Discussed options I may need now and/or in the future. Blunt but caring. Respectful.”
2/24/2024