Dr. Robert T. Burks, MD | Salt Lake City, UT | Sports Medicine Physician

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Dr. Robert Burks, Professor, specializing in the field of sports medicine and shoulder surgery. His practice focuses on injuries to and degenerative conditions of the shoulder and knee. Dr. Burks graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1978. He completed his orthopedic residency at the University of California at San Diego and subsequently did a sports medicine fellowship with Dr. Dale Daniel, MD, in 1983. From 1983 to 1986 Dr. Burks was in private practice in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1986 Dr. Burks moved to Wayne State University as director of sports medicine. In the fall of 1988 he joined the University of Utah, Department of Orthopaedics, and has been head of sports medicine since 1992. Dr. Burks practices at the University of Utah Orthopaedic Center and is in clinic on Monday and Thursday.

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8 Ratings
48 years of experience
15 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Ucsd Medical Center
5 written reviews
2 specialties
16 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location

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Great Surgeon, great human being

September 8th, 2015

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Did surgery on my son and was so kind and thoughtful during the whole process, and most important is the surgery was a total success.

October 2nd, 2014

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Dr Burks is an honest, straight-forward, and caring doctor. He saved me money and a hassle by recommending PT over surgery for my knee issues. Now, my knee feels great! The other doctors I spoke with told me I "must have surgery". It is refreshing to work with a doctor who actually cares about the best solution for me, and is not overzealous to perform surgery.

November 28th, 2012

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Dr. Burks performed rotator cuff tear surgery for me. He is a skilled, excellent surgeonn. But he lacks in bedside manner, and does not explain things too well for the common lay person. Perhaps he too bored or is tired of explaining someting after so many years, and he probably figures the patient should know what he is talking about. But the staff made up for this, and they answered all of my questions. i would rather have the surgery done correctly and perfectly, than have a flash and dash in experienced, poor suregoen do a marginal job. He is, a very skilled surgeon.

February 9th, 2012

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Took too long to diagnose a problem.

August 26th, 2008

Travis Gardner Maak Md

590 S Wakara WaySalt Lake City, UT 84108

Tel: (801) 587-7100


Dr. Robert T Burks, MD	Dr. Leslie James Harris, MD	Dr. Ronald Maurice Smith, MD	Dr. David Alexander Forrester, MD
Sports Medicine	Orthopedic Surgery	Geriatric Medicine	Orthopedic Surgery
			Accepts New Patients
4 (8 Ratings)	4.5 (25 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)
48 Years of Experience	56 Years of Experience	39 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
Salt Lake City , UT	Murray , UT	Midvale , UT	Colorado Springs , CO
Med School: Saint Louis University School Of Medicine	Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla	Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine	Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine
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Saint Louis University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1978

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