Dr. Dell Robert Burkey MD
Anesthesiologist
3401 Spruce Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 19401About
Dell Robert Burkey, MD, began a career in medicine in 1977 after receiving his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. It was there that in 1978 and 1980 he completed both his internship and residency. Since then, Dr. Burkey has become a member of the American Association of Anesthesiologists, Pennsylvania Medical Society, and the International Anesthesia Research Society. He credits his success to hard work and enjoying what he does. Today, Burkey practices anesthesiology and critical care as a Clinical Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and works as Clinical Director of Outpatient Pain Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center.
Education and Training
Philadelphia
Temple University School of Medicine
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1977
Temple University School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Anesthesiology
Pain Management
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine -
Internships
- Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia; 1978
Professional Society Memberships
- American Association of Anesthesiologists, International Anesthesia Research Society, Pennsylvania Medical Society
What do you attribute your success to?
- Enjoys What he Does and Hard Work
Hobbies / Sports
- Scuba Diving
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