Dr. Mary F. Burgesser, MD

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Get to know Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician Dr. Mary F. Burgesser, who serves patients in Allen, Texas.

Dr. Burgesser is a seasoned physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at BSA Hospital in Allen, Texas. As a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, she focuses on enhancing and restoring the functional ability and quality of life to people with physical impairments or disabilities. Dr. Burgesser has twenty-three years of experience in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. 

“BSA Health System is an extensive hospital system providing clinical excellence to the Texas Panhandle and the tri-state area. BSA is acclaimed for its superior quality and customer service. BSA is the fourth largest employer in Amarillo with a medical staff of more than 450 physicians and about 3,400 employees. BSA fosters an environment that allows employees to provide superior patient care in alignment with our mission”, states the official website of BSA Hospital.

Dr. Burgesser graduated with her medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1994. She served her residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois (1994-1998).  

Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in physical medicine and rehabilitation physician through the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABS). The American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation was established in 1947 as the certifying body for the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation under the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also known as physiatry, is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to people with physical impairments or disabilities.

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