Physicians

Department / Division
Dermatology

Address
DUMC 3511
Durham, NC 27710

Appointment Telephone
919-684-3432

Office Telephone
919-681-5442

Fax Telephone
919-681-7991

Training

• MD, Duke University School of Medicine, 1979

Residency

• Internal Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, 1979-1982
• Dermatology, Duke University Medical Center, 1982-1984

Clinical Interests
Laser surgery of cutaneous vascular lesions including birthmarks, congenital vascular malformations, hemangiomas, rosacea, telangiectasia, and dilated vessels; pigmented lesions including birthmarks and age spots; cosmetic laser surgery of wrinkles and blemishes; Fraxel laser; chronic non-healing wounds, especially lower-extremity ulcers; laser surgery for acne scarring and melasma

Research Interests
Chronic non-healing wounds, especially venous ulcer, diabetic ulcer
wound healing
Laser treatment of skin lesions

Industry Relationships and Collaborations (What's this?)

This physician (or a member of their immediate family) has a working relationship (i.e. consulting, research, and/or educational services) with the companies listed below. These relations have been reported to the health system leadership and, when appropriate, management plans are in place to address potential conflicts.

• Malachite Corp.
• Northeast Medical Center, Concord NC

Representative Publications
Burton CS: Venous ulcers. Am J Surgery 167(1A): 37S-41S, 1994. (1994)

Burton CS: Management of chronic and problem lower extremity wounds. Dermatologic Clinics 11(4): 767-773, 1993 (1993)

Burton CS: Treatment of leg ulcers. Dermatologic Clinics 11(1):315-323, 1993 (1993)

Burton CS: Practical managmenet of leg ulcers. South Med J 84(9):2-17, 1991 (1991)

Burton CS: Venous ulceration. Clinical Materials 8:203-208, 1991 (1991)