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William B. Burnette MD, MS

Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, and Division of Pediatric Neurology
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  • 69 ratings
  • 5 comments
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

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    Developmental Delay
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    Difficulty Walking
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    Neuromuscular Disorders
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    Neurosciences
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    Pediatric Neurology
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    Weakness / Hypotonia

Locations (3)

Vanderbilt Children's Neurology
2200 Children's Way, 9th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Neurodiagnostics Lab
1301 Medical Center Dr., Suite B817
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Neurology
2220 Pierce Avenue, Suite B1053
Nashville, TN 37232

Education

  • Masters of Science - Emory University, 1995
  • Doctor of Medicine - Vanderbilt University, 2001
  • Fellowship - Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System
  • Internship - Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati
  • Residency - Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System
  • Residency - University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center

Board Certifications

  • Child Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2007

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
*Dr. Burnette actually listened to our situation and did a great job giving me hope. He made sure I had emergency medication for my son and no other doctor yet has done this.
May 27, 2021
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Dr. Burnette is an excellent provider. Even though I don't know what my future holds his kindness encourages me to continue to chase my dreams with my disability.
December 12, 2020
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*Dr. Burnette was kind, friendly.
November 30, 2020
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Very informative, honest but kind - talked to my daughter - very impressed.
November 4, 2020
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Very nice.
July 2, 2020
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