About
Dr. Paul Burns is a board-certified internist with over 26 years of practice in Rochester, New York. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1992. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine in 1996. Both his internship and his internal medicine residency took place at the University of Rochester, where he trained from 1996 to 1999. He holds a Diplomate certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and maintains a hospital affiliation with Rochester General Hospital.
Dr. Burns takes a proactive approach to patient care, centering his practice on prevention, education, and building genuine partnerships with each patient. He focuses on conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and cardiovascular health. Patients describe him as thorough, patient, and a careful listener who follows through consistently. One long-term patient credits him with saving her life during a cardiac episode. Another has trusted him across three generations of her family, following him from practice to practice over 26 years. Dr. Burns brings that same depth of commitment to every patient relationship he builds.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
State University of New York at Binghamton, Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, 1992
Medical School
State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 1996
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 1997-1999
Additional Training
Internship, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 1996-1997
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Burns right for?
Dr. Burns is a strong fit for adults who want a long-term relationship with a dedicated internist. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol benefit from his proactive, prevention-focused approach. He works well with those who value direct access to their physician, including after-hours phone availability. Patients who prioritize comprehensive annual screenings and a personalized wellness plan will find his MDVIP program a good match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Burns treats a range of internal medicine conditions, with particular focus on type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and cardiovascular health. He also delivers preventive care and chronic disease management as core parts of his practice.
Yes. Dr. Burns holds a Diplomate certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Rochester and has practiced internal medicine for over 26 years.
Dr. Burns earned his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine in 1996. He completed both his internship and his internal medicine residency at the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY, finishing in 1999.
Dr. Burns has practiced internal medicine for over 26 years. Several of his patients have maintained continuous relationships with him for more than two decades, and he has cared for multiple generations within the same families.
Yes. Every visit at his practice means time directly with Dr. Burns. He does not use nurse practitioners or physician assistants to see patients in his place.
Yes. Dr. Burns is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can contact him directly for urgent concerns outside of standard office hours.
Dr. Burns takes a proactive approach that centers on prevention, patient education, and personalized care. His goal is to build genuine partnerships with patients, supporting them as they work toward better health rather than simply managing illness after it occurs.
Yes. If a member needs urgent care while traveling, Dr. Burns can help coordinate care with local hospitals, pharmacies, or physicians. He can also connect patients with specialists at Medical Centers of Excellence when locally available care falls short.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026