McKinney
(972) 548-7277
North Tarrant
(817) 281-7277
Frisco
(972) 731-5151
ER Open 24 Hours a Day / 7 Days a Week Including Holidays | Urgent Care Hours Mon-Fri (8AM-10PM) Sat (8AM-8PM) Sun (9AM-5PM)

E-Care Emergency Center Frisco

Dr. Lance Burns, M.D.

Dr. Lance Burns is confidently leading the way for E-Care Emergency Center Frisco. With more than 26 years as an emergency medicine physician, Dr. Burns is taking on responsibility as medical director of E-Care Frisco. Open and complete communication with each patient is a team priority here. When you meet Dr. Burns and his team, you will always know exactly what they are doing and why.

Dr. Burns graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He went on to complete his residency in Family Medicine at Baylor, where he won the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Resident Scholar Award. Dr. Burns is a lifelong musician and has performed with top R&B groups in Phoenix and Long Beach, WA. With his wife Lynn and their four kids, he enjoys sports and world travel. Listen to some of Dr. Burns’ original musical compositions online.

Education and Training

  • 1981 B.S. – Physics University of Maryland
  • 1985 M.D. – University of Maryland, School of Medicine
  • Family Medicine Residency, 1985-1988, Baylor College of Medicine
  • Board Certified: American Academy of Family Physicians
  • Member: American College of Emergency Physicians

Work Experience

  • Medical Director, E-Care Emergency Center Frisco
  • Medical Director, Ocean Beach Hospital Emergency Department
  • Board of Directors, Arizona Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians
  • Emergency Medical Consultant, Arizona Board of Medical Examiners
  • Chairman, Department of Medicine, Arrowhead Hospital
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Midwestern University School of Medicine
  • Base Station Medical Director, Level 2 Trauma Center, Arrowhead Hospital
  • Assistant Medical Director, 2008 Fiesta Bowl and Super Bowl XLII
  • Team Physician, Flying Dutchmen Off-Road Race Team
  • Assistant Medical Director, Verde Valley Medical Emergency Center
  • Ship Physician, Carnival Cruise Line
  • Flight Physician, AASI Air Ambulance
  • Keynote Speaker for Multiple Medical and Legal Venues