Dr. James Burke MD

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Dr. James Burke has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5) with a rating of Excellent based on 2 reviews.

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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. James Burke identified specializing in NeurosurgeryNeurosurgery
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e. prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries, disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution. No Sub Specialty.

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Burke is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Altoona Regional Health System - Altoona Hospital
620 Howard Ave
Altoona, PA

Education

Dr. Burke attended medical school at University of Alabama School of Medicine and graduated in 1996 having 17 years experience.

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• James P Burke
• J Burke

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