Dr. Kraig Burgess’ area of interest includes the treatment of traumatic, acquired and reconstructive conditions of the hand, wrist, and elbow. His goal is to educate the patient and allow them to make informed educated decisions regarding both their surgical and nonsurgical treatment options.
Dr. Kraig Burgess’ area of interest includes the treatment of traumatic, acquired and reconstructive conditions of the hand, wrist, and elbow. His goal is to educate the patient and allow them to make informed educated decisions regarding both their surgical and nonsurgical treatment options.
Dr. Kraig Burgess has distinguished himself as an expert in the field of Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. He received his Bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and his medical school training was completed at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio.
Upon completion of his Internship and Residency in General Orthopedics, Dr. Burgess performed an additional year of Fellowship Training. This fellowship specific training in hand and upper extremity surgery included an enormous variety of reconstructive procedures and extensive trauma training at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. U.S. News and World Report consistently rank The Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best overall hospitals and the Orthopedic Surgery Department is among the top 5 year-after-year. Dr. Burgess has also successfully completed a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery.
Dr. Burgess has been involved in both clinical and biomechanical research. He has been published in The Journal of Hand Surgery, the profession’s most prestigious journal. He has also presented nationally and lectured on topics ranging from joint replacement and tendon injuries to carpal tunnel syndrome and the treatment of improperly healed wrist fractures, just to name a few. Since practicing in the Phoenix area he has continued to lecture and has been featured in local newspaper write-ups and radio “Ask the Doctor” programs.
Dr. Burgess’ area of interest includes the treatment of traumatic, acquired and reconstructive conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow. His philosophy focuses on patient education and decision making. His goal is to educate the patient and allow them to make informed educated decisions regarding both their surgical and nonsurgical treatment options.
Residency
Cleveland Clinic Health System: South Pointe Hospital
Medical School
Ohio University College of Oseotpathic Medicine
Fellowship Training
Cleveland Clinic-Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery Orthopedic
Clear explanations, immediate action. Great service!
Great doctor! takes good care of me.
Dr. Burgess is very knowledgeable and compassionate. I have been dealing with severe hand pain for five months due to an accident. Dr Burgess diagnosed my injury and I am already feeling much better. Thank you again, Dr Burgess. I highly recommend him to everybody.
Dr Burgess spent time explaining my issue and did not make me feel rushed. He was very helpful in answering all of my questions. Very professional.
First time patient and didn’t get to see him, seen by his assistant disappointed I didn’t get a diagnosis either will not return to this practice.
A true gem if you are looking for a doctor who cares about you as a patient.
As always professional and honest. Dr burgess is great at explaining the options in simple terms thx
Dr Burgess is a fantastic doctor and is so professional and personable he immediately puts you at ease. I would highly recommend him to anyone having elbow or hand pain.
Dr. Burgess is personable and did a great job on my finger.
Dr. Burgess is a caring and wonderful doctor. I’ve had two different surgeries and recovered very well.i have the utmost confidence in the care I’m given.