Dr. Kenneth D. Burman, MD

Dr. Kenneth D. Burman, MD

Dr. Kenneth D. Burman, MD

Languages: English
Phone: (202) 877-2300
Fax: (202) 877-2322

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 (202) 877-2300
Specialties
  • Endocrinology
Conditions I Treat
  • abnormal glucose metabolism
  • achondroplasia
  • addison's disease
  • adrenal adenoma
  • adrenal atrophy
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Procedures I Perform
  • bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
  • diabetes education
  • fine needle aspiration of thyroid
  • insulin pump
  • radioiodine therapy
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About the Provider

Kenneth Burman, MD, has decades of experience in researching and treating the full range of pituitary disorders. He specializes in pituitary endocrinology with expertise in treating thyroid cancer and other thyroid conditions. Dr. Burman leads the endocrinology team at the MedStar Pituitary Center.

Dr. Burman conducts some of the latest pituitary disease research, investigating better ways to treat pituitary tumors. Along with his team, he's committed to delivering the most effective care possible. Dr. Burman's research is essential to advancing the future of treatments for pituitary disorders.

A retired Army colonel, Dr. Burman is a professor of medicine at Georgetown University and director of the Endocrinology Fellowship Program at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

Education
  • Fellowship Program: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (1974)
  • Residency Program: Barnes Jewish Hospital (1972)
  • Internship Program: Barnes Jewish Hospital (1971)
  • Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia (1970)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
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Insurance
    MedStar Health Providers participate with a wide range of health insurance products. We accept self-pay patients and the insurances plans listed below. This list is not comprehensive, it is updated periodically and is subject to change. If you do not see your health insurance plan or product listed, or if you have any questions regarding MedStar Health’s participation with your health plan, please contact your health plan to verify participation with our providers.

    Since the MedStar Health providers span the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia regions, our participation with DC, Maryland and Virginia Medical Assistance programs varies by provider group. Please contact your MedStar Physician’s Office to assist with verifying Medical Assistance participation. If you are enrolled in a Medicaid Managed Care Organization, please contact your Medicaid health plan to verify participation.

Practice Locations
  • 106 Irving Street Northwest
    POB 3800 N
    Washington, DC 20010
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    Phone: 202-877-2300
    Fax: 202-877-2322

  • 110 Irving Street Northwest
    Room 1A-50B
    Washington, DC 20010
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    Phone: 202-877-0333
    Fax: 202-877-0341

  • 18109 Prince Philip Drive
    Suite B100
    Olney, MD 20832
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    Phone: 301-774-8962
    Fax: 301-774-8963

Member of Medical Staff
  • MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center
  • MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital