Barbara A. Burtness, MD

Medical Oncologist

Dr. Barbara A. Burtness is a Medical Oncologist in New Haven, CT with special training and skill in treating cancer and providing medical care using chemotherapy and other medications. Medical oncologists are often the main health care providers for cancer patients. As a Medical Oncologist, Barbara A. Burtness, MD performs chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. Medical Oncology is the diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment care of cancer patients. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Medical Oncologists include skin cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, brain cancer, bone cancer, bladder cancer, and anal cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Medical Oncologists include chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.

An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.

Interventional Cardiologist

Dr. Barbara A. Burtness is an Interventional Cardiologist in New Haven, CT with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease, congenital (present at birth) heart dysfunctions, and structural heart conditions. Interventional Cardiologists rank among the world's foremost authorities on cardiovascular disease and its treatment. As an Interventional Cardiologist, Barbara A. Burtness, MD performs diagnostic exams and scans like angiograms, ECGs, MCOTs, stress tests, ultrasound imaging, nuclear imaging, peripheral vascular testing, as well as anticoagulation, heart failure, lipid and cholesterol surgery and management. Interventional Cardiology is the study, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Interventional Cardiologists include cardiac disease, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, heart valve disease, structural and non-valvular heart disease, hertrophic cardiomyopahty, resistant hypertension, atrial septal defect, aortic stenosis, and patent foramen ovale. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Interventional Cardiologists include coronary artery bypass grafting, angioplasty and stenting, atherectomy, embolic protection, percutaneous valve repair, and balloon angioplasty.

An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.