Dr. Kristen Leigh Burke, MD

Dr. Kristen Burke is a surgeon who specializes in both surgery and critical care medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and has been practicing for eight years. Her dual expertise allows her to provide comprehensive surgical care and manage critically ill patients who require intensive monitoring and treatment.

Dr. Burke practices at multiple locations in Kentucky, including Lexington and Louisville. She is affiliated with University of Kentucky Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital, UofL Hospital, and University of Kentucky Albert B Chandler Medical Center. Her clinical focus includes treating serious injuries such as neck fractures, closed head injuries, and facial fractures. She performs specialized procedures including therapeutic hypothermia and abdominal ultrasound to help diagnose and treat her patients.