Dennis William Burke, MD, recently performed surgery on Secretary Kerry.
Here are five things to know:
1. Secretary Kerry had a surgical procedure performed to repair his broken femur.
2. Dr. Burke is an orthopedic surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital.
3. Dr. Burke is also a clinical instructor in orthopedic surgery at Harvard Medical School.
4. The procedure was a four-hour operation and was performed under a regional anesthetic.
5. Dr. Burke believes that Secretary Kerry will make a complete recovery after a short hospitalization.
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