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Dr. Robert T Burks, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
47 years of experience
Travis Gardner Maak Md 590 S Wakara Way, Salt Lake, UT 84108
(801) 587-7100

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Brief Intro

Dr. Robert Burks, Professor, specializing in the field of sports medicine and shoulder surgery. His practice focuses on injuries to and degenerative conditions of the shoulder and knee. Dr. Burks graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1978. He completed his orthopedic residency at the University of California at San Diego and subsequently did a sports medicine fellowship with Dr. Dale Daniel, MD, in 1983. From 1983 to 1986 Dr. Burks was in private practice in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1986 Dr. Burks moved to Wayne State University as director of sports medicine. In the fall of 1988 he joined the University of Utah, Department of Orthopaedics, and has been head of sports medicine since 1992. Dr. Burks practices at the University of Utah Orthopaedic Center and is in clinic on Monday and Thursday.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Ucsd Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Saint Louis University School Of Medicine - 1978

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Travis Gardner Maak Md
590 S Wakara Way, Salt Lake, UT 84108

Specialties Treated

Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Internal Derangement of Knee
Rotator cuff syndrome
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Osteoarthritis

Procedures Performed

Shoulder Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Shoulder Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Medicare
AARP
Cigna
Prominence Health Plan
Medicaid
Aetna
GEHA
Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cancer 5
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 6
Orthopedics 11
Neurology & Neurosurgery 7
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 9
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 8
Diabetes & Endocrinology 3
Children's Hospital 2
Urology 8
Psychiatry 12
Geriatrics 7
Rehabilitation 10
Obsterics & Gynecology 1
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 1
Long Term Care 3
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 15