Dr. Alan J. Burke, MD

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His career in medicine began in 1991, when he graduated from the London Hospital Medical College of the University of London in the United Kingdom. After moving to the United States, Dr. Burke completed internships at Emory University and Wake Forest University, and then residencies at Emory University Hospital and the North Carolina Baptist Hospital. A fellowship followed at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. Dr. Alan Burke is a very experienced otolaryngologist and surgeon, having been in practice for over 25 years. Dual board certified in Otolaryngology and in Plastic Surgery and Facial Surgery, Dr. Burke provides a comprehensive range of surgical solutions for conditions and disorders relating to the head, neck, ear, nose and throat. Expert procedures performed by him include ear tube placement, balloon sinuplasty, sinus endoscopy, head and neck surgery, tonsillectomy, and laryngoscopy. Alan Burke, MBBS, Head, Neck and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at Virginia ENT Associates, and affiliated with Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital. Dr. Burke keeps up to date with all the latest advances in otolaryngology and in plastic and reconstructive surgery through his active membership with the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons are specialty trained in facial anatomy, cosmetic facial surgery, rhinoplasty and facial reconstructive techniques. Facial cosmetic surgeons address issues involving the aging face with surgical and nonsurgical approaches. Facial cosmetic surgery is available for improving the appearance of the eyebrows, eyelids, nose, chin, cheeks, and ears.

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