Dr. Alexandra Burgar is an Orthopedic Surgeon and specializes in treating conditions affecting the bones, muscles, nerves and tendons of the hand, wrist and arm, up to and including the elbow.
Dr. Alexandra Burgar is an Orthopedic Surgeon and specializes in treating conditions affecting the bones, muscles, nerves and tendons of the hand, wrist and arm, up to and including the elbow.
Dr. Alexandra Burgar treats conditions affecting the bones, muscles, nerves and tendons of the hand, wrist and arm up to and including the elbow. She performs arthroscopy and micro-vascular surgery for a wide range of problems, including fracture care, congenital disorders in infants, carpal tunnel problems in adults, and sports-related injuries for all ages.
Dr. Burgar has written a number of articles and abstracts that have been published in many journals, including the Journal of Orthopedic Trauma. She has delivered numerous presentations to both the academic and non-academic fields and continues to diligently pursue her academic interests in Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Burgar developed her interests in medicine and orthopedic surgery from her widely divergent family history. This history includes the fields of engineering, carpentry, biological sciences and fashion and art design. She chose her course in hand surgery because of the broad range of injuries and problems, diverse range of patients, and multiple treatment options in a highly specialized field. Dr. Burgar has a particular interest in traumatic injuries to the hand, pediatric hand deformities, and sports related injuries. Outside her orthopedics specialty and sub-specialties, her interests include gardening, sewing, watching movies, running and going to sporting events.
Education
Undergraduate: B.S., University of Notre Dame.
Graduate School: M.S., Cleveland State University
Medical School: M.D., Medical College of Ohio, Toledo (1998)
General Surgery Internship & Residency in Orthopedics: Medical College of Ohio
Fellowship Training: Hand and Microvascular Surgery, Philadelphia Hand Center, Philadelphia, PA

She was a pleasure to talk to
Very attentive and knowledgeable! Explains in detail and very thorough!
Always a wonderful help
Dr.Burgar explained very well in detail. I feel very relived and satisfied. I strongly recommend her .
The wait time was a little long, but the doctor was very nice. Professionally.
Excellent staff, professional and thoughtful. They took to time to listen to my concerns offering a plan before just rushing to surgery. I would highly recommend this doctor!
Professional
Dr. Burgar is kind, professional, and very attentive. She takes the time to listen and makes you feel comfortable and valued as a patient.
The staff was a pleasure to work with and Doctor Burgar was delightful and insightful. I highly recommend this office.
Not 5 stars because I did not see her .