Kelvin B. Burton, MD, ABFM, a Family Physician at Private Practice

Get to know Family Physician Dr. Kelvin B. Burton, who serves patients in Douglasville, Georgia.

A trusted family physician, Dr. Burton tends to patients at his private practice in Douglasville, Georgia. His specialized pain medicine revolves around the comprehensive management of pain, encompassing prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for patients dealing with various forms of discomfort. In his role as a pain medicine physician, his diverse responsibilities include directly treating patients, prescribing medications, recommending rehabilitative services, performing pain-relieving procedures, counseling both patients and their families, leading multidisciplinary healthcare teams, coordinating care with other medical professionals, and providing invaluable consultative services.

Graduating from the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine in 1988, the doctor laid the groundwork for his illustrious career. Following this, he completed an internship at Floyd Medical Center from 1988 to 1989, solidifying his understanding of diverse medical disciplines. His commitment to a comprehensive medical approach led him to a residency in Family Medicine at Naval Hospital in Jacksonville from 1991 to 1993. Finally he completed a Fellowship in Faculty Development at Morehouse School of Medicine, from 1998 to 1999. 

Passionate about his profession, Dr. Burton is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice family medicine and its sub-specialties.

His exceptional contributions to the field of pain medicine have not gone unnoticed, as he was honored with the Painweek Practitioner of the Year award, a testament to his outstanding dedication and expertise. 

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

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