Dr Greg Burton
Staff Profile:
Dr Greg Burton BVSc (Hons) MACVSc (Small Animal Surgery) FACVSc (dermatology)
Principle fellow in Dermatology
Dr Burton spent 10 years in small animal practice in Melbourne before completing a 3 year residency in dermatology in 1997. He obtained a Fellowship and specialist registration in veterinary dermatology in 1997, and since then has been in referral dermatology practice in Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide. Dr Burton is currently at the Melbourne Veterinary Referral Centre and University of Melbourne Veterinary Clinic. Since 2002, he has been the Principle Fellow in Dermatology at the University of Melbourne.
Contact details:
Telephone: +613 9887 8844
Facsimile: +613 9887 8500
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Clinical Interests:
The immunology of canine atopy
Otitis externa
Advanced Clinical Training:
MACVSc (small animal surgery)
FACVSc (veterinary dermatology)
Teaching Responsibilities:
Dermatology tutorials
Dermatology teaching clinics
Field of Expertise:
Dermatology
Clinic & Hospital Departments:
Dermatology (Department Head)
Selected Publications:
Burton G, Burrows A, Walker R, Robson D, Bassett R & Bryden S (2004) Efficacy of cyclosporin in the treatment of atopic dermatitis in dogs - combined results from two veterinary dermatology referral centres A Vet J (in print)
Burton G (2001) Proceedings, Austrian Veterinary Association Seminar arbeitkreis Veteriardermatologie, Vienna
Burton, G. (2001) Successful flea control. Topics in Companion Animals 8-11, April 2001
Burton G, and Mason K. (1998) The possible role of prednisolone in 'zinc responsive dermatosis Aust Vet Practit 28:20
Burton G, and Mason KV. (1997) Do postvaccinal sarcomas occur in Australian cats? Aust Vet J
Burton G. (1996) Sarcoptic mange and iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticoidism in a dog undergoing hyposensitisation for atopy based on RAST testing. Aust Vet Practit 26
Further Publications: PubMed Search