James J. Burns, MD

James Burns, MD, is an adolescent medicine pediatrician at Studer Family Children's Hospital Adolescent Medicine in Pensacola, Florida. Dr. Burns starts by listening to understand your child and their health. Then, he works with you to create a personalized care plan that is right for your child and your family.

Dr. Burns is fellowship-trained and board-certified in both general pediatrics and adolescent medicine. Throughout his more than 40-year pediatric career, Dr. Burns has held academic appointments at medical schools across the nation, earning dozens of awards for excellence in teaching. He is a retired captain in the U.S. Navy and has practiced pediatrics and adolescent medicine at Naval Hospitals stretching from California to Florida. Dr. Burns is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. He has published over 30 manuscripts and has presented 49 abstracts at national and regional meetings. Dr. Burns has a passion for mentoring physician residents. His research interests include geographic information systems, tonsillectomy and adolescent medicine topics.