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
His office is great. Their appointments pretty much run on time and they don't rush you through the appointment. The staff are all friendly and kind.
Very nice bedside manner. Answers tough questions to best of his skill and knowledge.
Dr Burgess didnt give me a chance to think about what I needed before he pulled a syringe out of his coat pocket and made the injection in my hand for my trigger finger problem. He is smooth, swift and very professional..
The office is a well-oiled machine; always in a room before or at appt time, & doc (or NP) enters w/in a few min. NP Brendon was new to me, and I liked him very much. He asked quesitons, listened to me and also answered the concerns I had. He handled the joint injections with skill and was knowledgeable in re: to my diagnosis. The staff is always friendly as well.
Didn’t actually see Dr Burgess, was seen by the Nurse Practitioner. Received excellent care and was given a diagnosis and treatment.
Too bad all doctors do not have the courtesy and take the time to explain procedures and outcomes to their patients like doc Burgess does.
Great Hand Surgeon, very thorough with his diagnosis and follow-up.
I appreciate the clear and informative information that Dr. Burgess gives and the opportunity to make a collaborative decision on my healthcare. He is a warm, compassionate person.
So kind and gentle!
Caring and kind. Always spends all the time you need to explain your ailment procedures available to correct it. Excellent patient care.