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Rita Burns, APN
Gastroenterology
Speaks: Spanish
Female
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Rita C. Burns, MSN, APN, FNP-BC, is a nurse practitioner with Atlantic Digestive Health Institute. Licensed by the State of New Jersey as an advanced practice nurse and board-certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, she utilizes her skills in the diagnosis and treatment of issues related to the digestive tract.
Rita works collaboratively with specialists in gastroenterology to provide optimal care and support to patients and families, helping them lead active and healthy lives by managing gastrointestinal conditions. Her comprehensive care includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, follow-up and education for numerous conditions including GERD, colon cancer screening, diverticulitis, abdominal pain, and nutritional counseling.
Understanding the challenges presented by diseases of the intestinal tract, Rita is dedicated to empowering individuals and providing health counseling and education to help minimize complications and restore normal daily living. Her passion and drive for the best outcomes is personal. At the age of 17, she lost her father to pancreatic cancer. Rita has previous experience working within both clinical research as well as surgical oncology, with a specific focus on gastrointestinal diseases and cancers.
After earning a bachelor of science degree in nursing, Rita then earned a master of science degree in nursing, both at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, NYC. During nursing school, she was a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation scholar. She is fluent in Spanish. Rita is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
SPECIALTIES
Gastroenterology
AFFILIATIONS
Atlantic Medical Group
Morristown Medical Center
Where to see me
at Morristown Medical Center Outpatient Medicine
Insurance
Please contact the practice to confirm your health plan is accepted.
Education & Experience
TRAINING
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Patient Reviews
4.9
- 5.0Feb 28, 2025Had a very good experience. Very friendly And attentive staff. Physicians assistant was extremely helpful and listened to everything I had to say.
- 5.0Feb 20, 2025It was a very good experience.
- 5.0Feb 16, 2025This was an appointment set up the day prior. I came in, they were excellent. No more than 5 minute wait. Rita Burns was excellent. Quite knowledgeable, courteous, provided thorough answers and printouts of the tests she was ordering and the reasons for them. I asked about an endoscopy and after discussing it the test was added. She indicated it was not unreasonable to add it and I felt comfortable that it was a valuable test to rule out a disease state and it was not a waste or little value. I left the appointment with total confidence that MMC and the care team had a complete understanding of my issue and developed a very good POA to resolve my issues.
- 5.0Feb 13, 2025They were courteous professional
- 5.0Feb 13, 2025The visit to AMG was welcoming. The front desk was prompt to register me . The medical assistant was very pleasant , attentive and kind. The scheduler made me feel comfortable she treated with respect and she was very engaging, I felt belong. Rita Burns was courteous, prompt and knowledgeable. She explained all I need to know about the visit Including the procedure process, she did not walk away left me In the room to figure my way out after . She escorted me to the schedule to get the process moving along . Great office environment and wonderful staff.