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Dr. James Burke Jr, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 58
Dr. James Burke Jr, MD
3.5 (30 Ratings)

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Dr. James Burke Jr, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Altoona, PA.
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Dr. James Burke Jr, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 58
Altoona, PA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Burke Jr, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Altoona, PA.

About

Dr. Burke Jr graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. James Burke Jr, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Altoona, PA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Burke Jr currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital, UPMC Altoona, Penn Highlands Huntingdon and Penn Highlands Dubois. Dr. Burke Jr has experience treating conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Thoracic Spine Fracture and Lumbar Spine Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Burke Jr received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 30 times. Dr. Burke Jr's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Burke Jr is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Broken Neck
Cervical Stenosis
Cranial Trauma
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Degenerative Disc Disease
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Subdural Hemorrhage
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Epilepsy
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Upper Back Pain
Whiplash
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Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neurostimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Astrocytoma
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Craniopharyngioma
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Medulloblastoma
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Traumatic Coma
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Tumor
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Vertebral Column Tumors
Brain Surgery
Craniectomy
Craniotomy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Block
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Laminoplasty
Neuroplasty
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • UPMC PPO
  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral PPO
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    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
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    Select
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Open Choice PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Eyedoc
    501 Howard Ave Ste F3, Altoona, PA 16601
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3.5
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Patient Reviews
Oct 05, 2024
Dr. Burke has helped me tremendously with two herniated discs. He gave me my life back! He is kind and understanding. Sometimes he is difficult to get an appointment, and his front end staff can be a bit curt, however, he himself is great!
— Oct 05, 2024
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Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    1996
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Burke Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Burke Jr's profile.

Dr. Burke Jr frequently treats the following conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Thoracic Spine Fracture and Lumbar Spine Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Burke Jr, MD is affiliated with Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital, UPMC Altoona, Penn Highlands Huntingdon and Penn Highlands Dubois.

Yes, Dr. James Burke Jr, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital

    1613 Oakwood St, Bedford, VA

  • UPMC Altoona

    620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA

  • Penn Highlands Huntingdon

    1225 Warm Springs Ave, Huntingdon, PA

  • Penn Highlands Dubois

    100 Hospital Ave, Dubois, PA