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Richard Burg, MD

Surgery, Colorectal Specialist
170 Maple Avenue, 4th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 949-0760
(914) 681-0039

Biography

Dr. Burg is a colorectal specialist with White Plains Hospital Physician Associates. He received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College, his medical degree from Tulane University and a Master’s degree from Rutgers University.

He completed his internship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his residency in general surgery from University of Wisconsin-Madison, as well as another residency in Colorectal Surgery from the St. Vincent Health Center in Erie PA. Dr. Burg is board certified in general and colorectal surgery. Dr. Burg is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of several esteemed professional organizations. He has been affiliated with White Plains Hospital since the mid 1970’s.

Recent Patient Comments

Press Ganey
5
06/28/2021
*Dr. Burg was EXCELLENT.
5
06/27/2021
excellent team
5
06/26/2021
I will recommend Dr. Burg to everyone I know! he is excellent!
5
05/25/2021
a very caring person. no rush
5
05/10/2021
Everything was done really well - very professional. with kindness & attention to me & my issues.
4.17
05/05/2021
*Dr. Burg is an excellent doctor and an old friend. He has given me three colonoscopies over the last 16 years. His dedication has been and still is straightforward and unwavering!
5
05/05/2021
I was very happy with the care Dr. Berg provided me. He was very thorough, friendly, professional, and helpful. He put me at ease and am grateful for his help
5
04/19/2021
*Dr. Burg is wonderful!
5
04/08/2021
The doctor came highly recommended by my primary doctor of thirty years.
5
03/14/2021
Sheet providing treatment information given to me and has been very useful
5
02/03/2021
*Dr. Burg was wonderful in helping me understand the procedure and with what to expect afterward.
5
02/01/2021
I have found that *Dr. Burg is easy to communicate with & always listens.
5
01/25/2021
Outstanding and extremely knowledgeable doctor.
5
12/29/2020
Dr. Burg is terrific.
5
11/30/2020
Great Doc
5
11/20/2020
Good experience.
5
11/20/2020
*Dr. Burg explained everything to me in his office. He provided me with a printed list of instructions and went over all the material - Answering all of my questions.
5
10/13/2020
I have seen dr burg for so many years and I trust him. I wouldn't go to another place .
5
09/30/2020
2. Amazing.
5
09/29/2020
I would recommend Dr. Burg to anyone that has a condition that he specializes in!
5
09/28/2020
Dr Burg was very professional & a dressed all of my concerns in a caring manner
5
09/22/2020
I am happy Dr. Burg is still practicing. He is a an excellent doctor and a very kind person.
5
09/22/2020
Dr. Burg was extremely informative and helpful throughout the whole process. I would highly recommend him to anyone I know.
5
09/21/2020
One of the most thoughtful physicians I've seen in years.
5
09/16/2020
I always recommend *Dr. Burg.
5
08/04/2020
Dr Burg is the most caring and compassionate Dr I have ever met.

    Education & Training

    Medical Degree
    • Tulane University
    Post-graduate Training
    • Internship and Residency, General Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
    • Residency, Colorectal Surgery, St. Vincent Health Center, Erie, PA
    Board Certification(s)
    • Surgery
    Membership(s)
    • American College of Surgeons
    • American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
    • Past President of the Westchester Surgical Society

    Institutional Affiliations

    • White Plains Hospital
    Richard Burg, MD
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    Overall Satisfaction

    4.8 / 5
    112 Ratings | 26 Comments
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