Dr. James Burke MD
Orthopedist
3506 21st St Suite 202 Lubbock TX, 79410Rating
4/5
About
Dr. James Burke is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Burke specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Burke tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ Of Sheffield- Fac Of Med- Sheffield (- Eff /) 1969
Sheffield University School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences 1969
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pinched Nerve
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
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Practice At 3506 21st St Suite 202
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