Dr Matthew Burn

Geriatrician in Buckinghamshire & Great Missenden

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Dr Matthew Burn is a distinguished consultant stroke physician, geriatrician and general physician based in Buckinghamshire, with over 25 years of experience. Dr Burn focuses his private practice on patients with stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA or “mini-stroke”), and related conditions. He has extensive experience in the management of cholesterol and hypertension (high blood pressure) which are leading causes of stroke. He also has extensive experience in geriatric medicine including medication reviews and the assessment and management of dementia
 
Dr Burn currently practises privately at the Shelburne Hospital in High Wycombe and the Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden. He has previously held leadership roles including Head of the Department of Stroke, Neurology, and Neurorehabilitation in Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (2013 – 2023), as well as Regional Clinical Lead for Stroke for Thames Valley including Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire (2014 – 2021).
 
Dr Burn pursued undergraduate medical training at the University of Cambridge, studying at Jesus College from 1990 to 1993. He went on to qualify medically with an MBBS degree from University College London in 1996. After qualifying, Dr Burn specialised in general medicine and elderly medicine in North West London. He went on to further hone his skills through a stroke fellowship at St. George’s Hospital, London, from 2004 to 2005. This extensive academic background forms the foundation of his expertise in geriatric care and stroke management. He has worked as a consultant in the fields of stroke medicine, geriatric medicine and general (internal) medicine since 2005.
 
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr Burn has made significant contributions to research and academia. He held the prestigious positions of Research Director for Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and Stroke Research Lead for Thames Valley Clinical Research Network, and was a contributor to the UK National Clinical Guideline for Stroke (2023).
 
With a wealth of experience, a dedication to research and education, and a commitment to patient-centred care, Dr Matthew Burn stands as a trusted authority in stroke medicine and geriatric medicine, providing exceptional healthcare services to his patients.

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03/10/2024

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06/09/2024

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Dr Burn was fully informed and up to date on the medical history prior to the consultation and left us feeling very reassured and confident in the treatment plan.

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21/08/2024

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10/07/2024

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Excellent in every respect.


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