William Burns, MD
Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 N. Wolfe Street, Blalock Building
Baltimore, MD 21287 Directions
5.0 out of 5
141 verified ratings
141 Ratings, 65 Comments
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Jun 30, 2026
He gave a feeling of truly caring about me, and he he made me feel confident in his plan for my health.
Jun 18, 2026
Thank you Dr. Burns.
Jun 11, 2026
Dr. Burns is an excellent Surgeon - Awesome bedside manner, very knowledgeable and extremely competent. I would highly recommend him!
Jun 11, 2026
Everybody was excellent
Jun 11, 2026
Dr. Burns was excellent! He took the time to explain my condition and offered pros and cons regarding treatment.
Jun 4, 2026
Dr Burns was professional and explained needed surgery and follow up care
May 28, 2026
Awesome !
May 28, 2026
Dr Burns has been the best Doctor I've ever had. Genuinely concerned about My health, listened carefully to me and and my Wife, he is an example of what one would think an excellent doctor is. I am very grateful to him and to Johns Hopkins Organization
May 21, 2026
Dr. Burns is a wonderful doctor. I can't say enough about him. So fortunate to have him as my provider.
May 21, 2026
Excellent
May 14, 2026
Patient, compassionate, listened to me and great surgeon
May 14, 2026
Extremely knowledgeable about my condition. Was prepared and able to explain results of my recent testing. Answered all my questions and concerns to my satisfaction.
May 12, 2026
Planned treatment was very clearly detailed & explained to me which was greatly appreciated.
May 7, 2026
Dr. Burns is experienced, knowledgeable, considers and explains all alternatives and their pros and cons, compassionate and straigtforward in his communication. The BEST!
May 7, 2026
He was very knowledgeable, and brilliant. I felt so good about my condition after meeting with him
Apr 30, 2026
Dr Burns is amazing! He is both an expert in his field and a very caring provider. He took great care of me, explained things well, and answered all of my questions.
Apr 30, 2026
Dr. Burns is a highly skilled, compassionate provider. I appreciate the care and attention that he and his team gave to me.
Apr 30, 2026
Knowledgeable and clear in his communication. Sensitive to my condition.
Apr 9, 2026
Excellent provider #1
Apr 2, 2026
Dr. Burns is very gentle Doctor.And has answered all my questions . personally, I think he's the best doctor extremely caring and concerned about Any problems with my cancer diagnosisHe answered every one of my questions and then some
Apr 2, 2026
Dr Burns is one of the best doctors I have ever worked with. He lets you know what he is thinking and is very calming. He does not treat your problem lightly and shows concern for your feelings and discomfort. I always feel less anxious after seeing or talking with him. And anxiety is a big issue for me.
Apr 2, 2026
Dr. Burns is top drawer.
Mar 31, 2026
Dr Burns was very knowledgeable and listened and answered all our questions
Mar 26, 2026
I feel blessed to have Dr. Burns and [staff], CRNP for my care. I feel without Dr. Burns' dedication to the skill of surgery, his compassion, and patience I wouldn't have made it through the extensive surgery and minor post op issues feeling healthy and living independently.
Mar 12, 2026
Dr. Burns is very caring and very highly skilled!
Mar 12, 2026
He's great!
Feb 19, 2026
Dr. Burns is an amazing doctor. I rarely give reviews but have to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for his expertise and overall bedside manner. I have total confidence in him as a doctor and know I'm recovering as well as I am because of him.
Feb 19, 2026
Dr Burns is just outstanding. He is understanding, extremely knowledgable, and always on top of things. I am grateful that he is my surgeon.
Feb 19, 2026
Such a better service here than any other hospital ever visited. Great job!
Feb 19, 2026
Dr Burns is a wonderful physician and a world renowned surgeon of the highest caliber.
Feb 12, 2026
Since the doctor was relying on an MRI rather than what he saw in person, the virtual visit was a good solution. While we were late (15 minutes) starting, he gave me plenty of time once we connected. I appreciate his recommendations and candor about what he saw on the MRI and his empathy for the stress that the MRI itself can cause when report has some concerns (particularly when combined with MRI breast in same week)
Feb 12, 2026
He was very honest an thorough. Even though the news wasn't what I wanted to hear.
Feb 12, 2026
Dr Burns is very warm, caring and personable I'm so thankful to have him as my surgeon.
Feb 5, 2026
Thank you Dr. Burns!
Feb 5, 2026
Dr Burns and his Resident [staff] were very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Explained everything about the surgery and answered all my questions.
Feb 5, 2026
The best surgeon ever!
Jan 29, 2026
Dr. Burns took the time to explain the pros and consOf surgery to me and my family. He communicated complex concepts clearly and with empathy.
Jan 22, 2026
Dr Burns and his team have been outstanding. His team is thorough and takes their time to understand where I'm at in the recovery process, where my pain is at, and ensure that I'm not rushing anything that could jeopardize my results. They explain things in a way that is easy to understand. Finally, they always make you feel valued versus just another patient or appointment that they have to check off. Truly appreciate Dr Burns and his team!
Jan 22, 2026
Dr Burns and his team have been great throughout the entire surgical procedure
Jan 22, 2026
Great doctor. Easy to talk to. Explains things Clearly.
Jan 22, 2026
DR Burns is the very best!!!
Jan 8, 2026
Dr. William Reece Burns is a fantastic knowledgeable professional. Impressive! All physicians should follow his example,
Jan 8, 2026
Dr Burns explained my condition and how he is going to treat it.
Jan 8, 2026
Dr. Burns amazes me that he is always very kind, compassionate, respectful, and thoughtful when determining the next step in my healing.
Jan 8, 2026
Has compassion and confidence. Felt as ease in his presence.
Dec 29, 2025
Kind and Professional
Dec 18, 2025
Dr. Burns is simply the best. His abilities saved my life.
Dec 11, 2025
Couldn't have had a better or more caring surgeon
Dec 11, 2025
Dr. William Burns is an AWESOME DOCTOR. I love him and feel he saved my life. Had part of my pancreas removed. He is very caring and saved my spleen. Have the upmost respect for him. Drove 6 1/2 hours for my surgery.
Dec 11, 2025
I felt very well-informed after leaving the appointment with Dr. Burns. He took the time to sketch out the details of a procedure that I may have to face. He gave me his full attention and answered my questions without making me feel like I was taking too long. I really appreciated being made to feel like I really matter and that we weren't racing against the clock.