Dr. James P. Burke, MD | Altoona, PA | Neurological Surgery

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Dr. Burke graduated from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1996. He works in Altoona, PA and 1 other location and specializes in Neurological Surgery and Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Burke is affiliated with Upmc Altoona.

4.6

27 Ratings
30 years of experience
45 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Greenwich Hospital
13 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
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I can not express my complete gratitude to Dr Burke. I’m only two weeks out of back surgery. I went through such extreme pain for 7 months plus ! I contacted his office and from the time I went they took me serious and did all he could to help me through the process for surgery. So many kind people at his office . They treat you with respect and love ! I had Surgery on the 9 th of December 2025. From the first day after all my pain prior to surgery was gone. He is the best of the best in my eyes. To wake up in the morning pain free from previous conditions is beyond amazing. I will be forever grateful for the care I received from Dr. Burke and his staff ! I would recommend him to all that needs help with pain from extreme disc problems ! Forever grateful , Penny Lowry !!

December 23rd, 2025

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My son was reffered to this office by a neuro surgeon. Took over 2 months for them to schedule an appointment for my child who had a TBI/Brain bleed from an accident. Once at the appointment, they had us wait 2 hours and 45 minutes to see the Dr. With no exaggeration... The Dr. Comes in "Hi, CT scan shows no bleeding." (Well I hope not after wating over to months to check!) Then he says, " we won't need to see you again." "Stop at the desk to Check out" He did not review the CT, the damage, let alone show us the images or explain the trauma damge. My son also had broken vertabraes, not one word about that. What is so special about these brain and spine specialists?? I bet if that was their child they would have been a litrle more concerned, informative, helpful. From the receptionist to the specialists, they should be ashamed.

July 8th, 2021

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Dr Burke did a cervical spine surgery on me 11/5 and it turned out very well. He was very attentive to me and my family during the time in the hospital. He takes his time to answer questions at office visits. I would highly recommend him.

December 6th, 2019

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I had back surgery yesterday 11-16-18 and just a little sore this a.m. Let the healing begin!!! Doctor Burke and all of staff at the hospital and his office were the best. Thank you all so very much!! 5 STAR!!!

November 17th, 2018

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Dr. Burke removed a brain tumor in 2014, saved my life.

April 25th, 2018

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After Dr. Burke removed a glioma from my brain, I am very hopeful Of the future. THANK YOU very much!!!!!

August 3rd, 2017

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Dr. Burke is amazing I was having pain for 7 weeks and he was able to do surgery the day after he saw me knowing that it was needed. Thank You !

July 15th, 2016

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DR. BURKE HAS PERFORMED 3 SPINAL SURGERIES ON ME AND THEY WERE ALL NEEDED AS LAST RESORT..2 CERVICAL & 1 LUMBAR WITH 2 OF THEM BEING FUSIONS. IF HE STATES IT'S TIME FOR SURGERY THEN THERE IS NO OTHER RESORT FOR RELIEF. HE IS NOT MONEY DRIVEN AND I FEEL HIS DOCTOR ETHICS AND MANNERS AND OF COURSE HIS SKILL COULD NOT BE MATCHED BY NONE OTHER VERY EASILY!!

June 11th, 2016

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I was I pain for 7 weeks before I insisted on seeing Dr Burke and he was amazing he explained my mri and why I failed medical management then he and his staff got me in the next day for surgery. Was a complete success after I woke up from surgery all me severe pain was gone.....

April 25th, 2016

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Wonderful, Caring Doctor

July 14th, 2015

Allegheny Brain And Spine Surgeons

501 Howard Ave Ste E1Altoona, PA 16601

Tel: (814) 946-9150

Mon7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Tue7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Wed7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Thu7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Fri7:30 am - 4:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery Of Altoona Inc

620 Howard AveAltoona, PA 16601

Tel: (814) 946-2328


Dr. James Paul Burke, MD	Dr. Ellie Woomer	Kristi Lynn Montrella	Dr. Genevieve Lynn Everett, MD
Neurological Surgery	Cardiovascular Disease	Internal Medicine	Cardiovascular Disease
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (27 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.4 (7 Ratings)
30 Years of Experience			22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English		Speaks English	Speaks English
Altoona , PA	Altoona , PA	Altoona , PA	Altoona , PA
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine			Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University
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Aneurysm
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Brain Tumor
Cardiovascular Disease
Craniotomy
Glioblastoma
Laminectomy
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Spinal Fractures
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Greenwich Hospital

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated in 1996

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Where is Dr. James Burke's office located?: Dr. James Burke's office is located at 501 Howard Ave Ste E1, Altoona, PA, 16601.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Burke affiliated with?: Dr. James Burke is affiliated with Upmc Altoona.
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