September 2024

D Magazine's
2024
Best Doctors,

Dr. John Burns


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Dr. Burns Named Among D Magazine's Best Doctors 2024

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Dallas native and world-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. John Burns, MD, FACS, is recognized as a Top Doctor in Dallas by D Magazine.

Dr. John L. Burns Jr. MD is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and President of the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, one of the largest plastic surgery group practices in the United States.

Dr. Burns dedicates his practice to aesthetic or cosmetic plastic surgery.

About Dr. John L. Burns, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Burns was raised in Dallas and graduated from Highland Park High School. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Burns graduated summa cum laude from the Research Honors Program at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). As one of the top students, he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honorary society. He stayed at the University of Texas Medical Branch where he completed a residency in Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Burns completed training in micro-vascular surgery at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas and cosmetic surgery in Miami, Florida. Following his plastic surgery training, Dr. Burns became the first plastic surgeon in the United States to complete a fellowship in laser surgery at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Dr. Burns maintains an active interest in academic plastic surgery as a Clinical Instructor of Plastic Surgery at UTSWMC Department of Plastic Surgery and through the Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship Program at the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute.

Dr. Burns is nationally known for his expertise in Laser Surgery, Cosmetic Breast Surgery, and facial rejuvenation, including the use of neuromodulators and soft tissue fillers. As President of Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, Dr. Burns is interested in the advancement of cooperation between industry and private practice with the goal of improving the safety of efficacy of relevant devices, drugs, and procedures.

Meet Dr. John Burns, FACS

Practice Philosophy

Dr. Burns focuses on enhancing a person’s natural beauty without creating an artificial look. His goal is to achieve the best results with minimal risk. He works exclusively with female physician anesthesiologists and performs surgeries at the fully accredited Dallas Day Surgery Center or Baylor University Medical Center. His Botox and Filler practice is highly recognized, earning Allergan’s Double Black Diamond Award and ranking among the top 20 in the U.S.

Dr. Burns Also Named Among America's Best Plastic Surgeons

Dr. John Burns MD, FACS, America's Best Plastic Surgeon by Newsweek & Statista

Dr. John Burns, President of Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, was named one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons by Newsweek Magazine, in collaboration with Statista.

According to Statista, The United States boasts over 7,000 board-certified plastic surgeons. America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2023 recognizes the top 200 plastic surgeons in the US in five major cosmetic surgery procedures: Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, Facelift, Rhinoplasty, and Eyelid Surgery.


Dr. Burns was selected for his expertise in Facelift, Rhinoplasty, and Breast Augmentation.

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