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John Burkus, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbus, GA

JohnKennethBurkusMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Columbus, GA

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • Office

    6262 Veterans Pkwy
    Columbus, GA 31909
    Phone+1 706-324-6661
    Fax+1 706-327-6701

Summary

  • Dr. John Burkus is an orthopedic surgeon in Columbus, GA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital. He received his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and has been in practice 38 years. He specializes in orthopedic spine surgery and is experienced in thoracic spine surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1988 - 1989
  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1980 - 1984
  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1979 - 1980
  • Yale School of Medicine
    Yale School of MedicineClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1993 - 2022
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1984 - 1994
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1988 - 1989
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification athenaClinicals EHR, athenahealth, Inc, 2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed