Dr. James B. Burke, MD | Shreveport, LA | General Surgeon

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James B. Burke, MD, surgically treats a wide variety of conditions and enjoys giving patients immediate relief from severe pain. He particularly enjoys advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgeries due to their smaller incisions and shorter recovery times.

Dr. Burke received his medical degree at LSU Medical Center-New Orleans, followed by his residency at LSU Medical Center-Shreveport. His fellowship training was completed at Willis Knighton. Dr. Burke is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

WK Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery North

2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 310Shreveport, LA 71103

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

accepting new patients
3.6

13 Ratings
39 years of experience
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Willis-Knighton Medical Center
5 written reviews
2 specialties
2 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Burke's Ratings and Reviews

3.6

13 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 13 Minutes

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Had a good bedside manner: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
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Please do not use this surgeon your life depends upon it.

March 12th, 2020

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A caring physician with interpersonal ability and honest dialogue with patients. A friend as well as a doctor.

September 28th, 2015

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Has horrible organizational skills and took forever to schedule a surgery. He rarely returned any calls.

April 5th, 2012

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My doctors office called Dr Burke on a Thursday at 4:30 pm. He wanted to see my daughter the next morning. We waited a little while because he was in surgery but when we did meet him, he would not perform surgery until a CT Scan was completed. His staff found a hospital that could run a scan on Tuesday and he was able to perform surgery on Friday. He and his staff have been amazing thru all of this. It has been a week and two days since I have met him and we see him again on Friday for a follow up. He surgery was a success and my daughter is on a road to recovery. I recommend him to anyone!

February 22nd, 2012

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After my mom's appointment, Dr. Burke was going to review her chart and call us the "next couple of days". It has been 2 weeks now and we have not heard from him. We have left 3 message with not return calls. Very disappointed.

October 26th, 2011

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General Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Willis-Knighton Medical Center in 2000.

Residency

Completed their residency at LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine in 1999.

Internship

Completed their internship at LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine in 1994.

Medical School

Graduated from LSU Medical Center in New Orleans in 1993 and American University of the Caribbean in 1987.

University

Graduated from Northwestern State University in 1984 and Louisiana State University in 1981.

NPI Number

Dr. Burke's NPI number is 1053315903.

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