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Dr. James Burton, MD

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology and Adult Transplant Hepatology

University of Washington School of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: liver surgery, transplant procedures, liver transplant, and more.

12605 E. 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-0000

Dr. James Burton, MD is a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO specializing in adult gastroenterology and adult transplant hepatology. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. James Burton, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED and UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion - University of Colorado Hospital.

Office Locations

12605 E. 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

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University of Colorado Medicine

1635 Aurora Court 7th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-2280

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Some issues Dr. James Burton, MD can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. James Burton (pictured), a liver transplant expert in Colorado, noted an alarming shift in the number of young people needing liver transplants.”—"Alcohol-related liver transplants on the rise among young adults, doctor says", Fox News, February 2025

“"Women can't drink as much as men can," Dr. James Burton, Jr., medical director of liver transplantation at University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus, told UCHealth.”—"Alcohol-related liver and pancreas issues are on the rise among people under 40: 'Very scary'", New York Post, February 2025

“The top two causes of liver failure are excessive drinking and metabolic conditions that lead to fat build-up in the liver, said Dr. James Burton, who cares for patients before and after liver...”—"Colorado is one of just three states where Latinos don't outlive white residents. Why?", The Denver Post, August 2024

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James Burton, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

FibroScan

liver elastography

liver imaging

In 2023, Dr. James Burton, MD had a list price for FibroScan (transient elastography), liver elastography, and liver imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Colorado. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

FibroScan

In 2012, Dr. James Burton, MD performed more FibroScan (transient elastography) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Burton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Burton, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	190
gastrointestinal procedures	49
hospital care	248
inpatient care	248
minimally invasive procedures	49
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Burton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Burton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	189
gastrointestinal procedures	46
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93
minimally invasive procedures	46

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Burton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	12
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Burton, MD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Burton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Burton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	189
gastrointestinal procedures	35
hospital care	162
inpatient care	162
minimally invasive procedures	35

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Burton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	12
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Burton, MD in 2014

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	23
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Burton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Burton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	141
gastrointestinal procedures	37
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97
minimally invasive procedures	37

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Burton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	0
Hispanic	82
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	182

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Burton, MD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Burton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Burton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	167
gastrointestinal procedures	40
hospital care	181
inpatient care	181
minimally invasive procedures	40

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Burton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	59
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Burton, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Burton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Burton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	140
gastrointestinal procedures	34
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78
liver imaging	24
minimally invasive procedures	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Burton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Burton, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Burton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Burton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	189
gastrointestinal procedures	36
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73
liver imaging	36
minimally invasive procedures	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Burton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	73
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Burton, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Burton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Burton, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	155
gastrointestinal procedures	58
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
liver imaging	29
minimally invasive procedures	58
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Burton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Burton, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	44
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Burton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and liver imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Burton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
liver imaging	30
minimally invasive procedures	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Burton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Burton, MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Burton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and liver imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Burton, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	120
gastrointestinal procedures	30
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79
liver imaging	31
minimally invasive procedures	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Burton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Burton, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Burton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Burton, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	88
gastrointestinal procedures	27
liver imaging	12
minimally invasive procedures	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Burton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	12
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Burton, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Burton, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Burton, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	151
gastrointestinal procedures	36
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112
liver imaging	27
minimally invasive procedures	36
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Burton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	142
Hispanic	41
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	10
85 and over	0
Less than 65	75
65 to 74	103

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Burton, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Burton, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	7
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. James Burton, MD graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1997. He completed residency at Strong Memorial Hospital. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine (1997)

Residency: Strong Memorial Hospital (2000)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Burton, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion - University of Colorado Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James Burton, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James Burton, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James Burton, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Gilead Sciences Inc	$112 $112
Biocompatibles, Inc.	$93 THERASPHERE-BIO $93
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$89 $89
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$20 $20
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$14 BREATHTEK $14
Other	$27 OLYSIO $14	ZYTIGA $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$322
Education	$34

Research Payments

Dr. James Burton, MD has received 31 research payments totaling $187,039.

Biography

Dr. James Burton is a specialist in adult gastroenterology and adult transplant hepatology. He works in Aurora, CO. Dr. Burton's average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of clinical interest consist of gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), hepatobiliary disorders, and internal medicine. His hospital/clinic affiliations include the University of Colorado Hospital and the University of Colorado Medicine. He attended the University of Washington School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Strong Memorial Hospital.