About Dr. Burke

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Dr. Burke is the founder and director of the Michigan Center for Cosmetic Surgery. He has a world wide professional reputation as a surgeon, educator and journal editor. He is on the clinical faculty of the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. He strives to keep current in all aspects of cosmetic surgery through regular workshops, ongoing research, and scientific presentations. He is an examiner for the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. He was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. His patients love his skills and the personal touch provided by him and his staff. Many of his patients have referred their family and friends.
Dr. Burke is a regular contributor to the medical scientific literature. His original scientific study on temperature changes and monitoring during laser assisted liposculpture has been accepted for publication and will appear in the March 2012 issue of the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. He serves on the editorial board of the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery section editor for the International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. He has won the American Association of Orthodontics Award of Special Merit for his research. He regularly presents scientific papers at national cosmetic surgery meetings.
Dr. Burke completed a 7 year study of the teardrop shaped saline breast implant and presented his final results at the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery annual scientific meeting in Orlando Florida. He also participated in the FDA pre approval study of cohesive gel silicone breast implants. He participates in several FDA post approval silicone breast implant studies.
Dr.Burke was recently appointed ”Miembro de Honor” of the Asociacion Argentina de Medicina y Cirugia Cosmetica.
Dr.Burke invited as "Honorary Lecturer of the 1st Annual Antalya Congress in Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine" in Antalya, Turkey.
The Meso American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (MSACS), has invited Dr.Burke to be an “Invited Professor” in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Dr. Burke was Elected Trustee of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery at the twenty fourth annual meeting in Orlando, Florida January, 2008.
Dr. Burke is the founder and director of the Michigan Center for Cosmetic Surgery and holds the following honors and appointments:
EDUCATION
- University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
- University of Michigan School of Dentistry - D.D.S., 1971
- University of Michigan Horace H. Rackham Graduate School – M.S.,1976
- Michigan State University College of Human Medicine –M.D., 1980
POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION
- St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor, Michigan
- University of Michigan Medical Center
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Surgical Services, Clinical Associate Professor
- University of Michigan , Maxillofacial Surgery, Adjunct Clinical Professor
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American College of Surgeons, Fellow
- American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Fellow
- American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Fellow
- American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery, Associate Fellow
- American Medical Association
- Chalmers J. Lyons Academy of Oral Surgery
- International College of Surgeons, Fellow , Former Vice Regent Michigan Chapter
- Michigan Chapter American College of Surgeons
- Michigan State Medical Society
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society
- Washtenaw County Medical Society
- Webster Surgical Society
ELECTED OFFICES
- President American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 1991-1993
- President Washtenaw County Medical Society 1990
- President American Association of Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons 1993
- Chairman Board of Directors American Association of Cosmetic Maxillofacial Surgeons 1997
- Secretary International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgery 1993
- Trustee American Association of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery 1994
- Vice Regent International College of Surgeons 1993-2006
- Trustee American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 2008-present
- Trustee American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
EDITORIAL BOARDS
- Editorial board American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery
- Editorial board New You magazine
- Maxillofacial Surgery Section Editor International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery
- Guest Editor American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery
- Editorial Advisory Board Topics in Pain Management
- Editor SURGE 2007-2010
AWARDS AND HONORS
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society
- Great Lakes Society of Oral Surgeons Award
- Award of Merit, American Association of Orthodontists
- President’s Award Michigan State Medical Society (2 time recipient)
- European Society of Aesthetic Surgery, Award of Merit
- Master Certificate, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- President’s Award American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Award for Excellence in Cosmetic Surgery Education (American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery)
- "Miembro de Honor" of the Asociacion Argentina de Medicina y Cirugia Cosmetica
BIOGRAPHY : PROFILED IN
- Who’s Who in the World
- Who’s Who in America
- Who’s Who in the Midwest
- Who’s Who in Science and Engineering
- Who’s Who in American Education
- Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
- Board Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Board Certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery: General Cosmetic Surgery; Facial Cosmetic Surgery; Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgery; Maxillofacial Cosmetic Surgery
HOSPITAL AFILIATIONS
- St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor
- Herrick Memorial Hospital, Tecumseh
- Bixby Medical Center, Adrian