Dr. Scott A. Burlison, M.D., is board-certified in both Anesthesiology and Pain Management by the American Board of Anesthesiology. He specializes in Interventional Pain Management. Dr. Burlison completed his specialized Pain Management Fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, where he also completed his Anesthesiology residency, serving as Chief Resident. He earned his M.D. from the Louisiana Health Science Center in Shreveport.
Dr. Scott A. Burlison, M.D., is board-certified in both Anesthesiology and Pain Management by the American Board of Anesthesiology. He specializes in Interventional Pain Management. Dr. Burlison completed his specialized Pain Management Fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, where he also completed his Anesthesiology residency, serving as Chief Resident. He earned his M.D. from the Louisiana Health Science Center in Shreveport.
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Caring and speaks so I can understand him.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very caring and listens to patient
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
This is my 1st visit with him. Very easy to talk to!!!!
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Highly recommend him
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
He is always courteous, professional, and not in a hurry to answer questions.
I don’t know what I would do without him.
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
Always tells me how things are and answers my question
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
All my issues & questions were addressed
(1 year ago)
Feb-2024
Very pleased. Dr. Burlison is excellent. Thanks
(1 year ago)
Feb-2024
Very understanding
(1 year ago)
Feb-2024
Very friendly! He never rushes you in and out! He's never pushy about procedures you may not need, like some Doctors! All around great Doctor!
Dr. Scott A. Burlison, M.D., comes to us from The University of Texas Medical Branch, where he completed his Interventional Pain Management Fellowship. Before his fellowship, he practiced as a board-certified anesthesiologist in Tyler. Dr. Burlison earned his undergraduate degree from Centenary College of Louisiana and completed his medical degree from the Louisiana Health Science Center in Shreveport. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. In 2019, 2020 & 2021, Texas Monthly honored Dr. Burlison with the Rising Stars Honor. From 2022 – 2025, he was recognized as a Super Doctor. In 2025, he was also voted by Tyler Morning Telegraph readers as the Best in Town Overall Winner for Pain Management.
“Chronic and acute pain have no boundaries,” Burlison explains. “I work diligently with my patients to establish individualized treatment plans that include the most advanced approaches in interventional pain management, to maximize function and overall quality of life.”
He lives with his wife and three children in Tyler, Texas. When he’s not traveling or fly fishing, you can find Dr. Burlison volunteering with the Marvin United Methodist Church and the East Texas Food Bank.
Caring and speaks so I can understand him.
Very caring and listens to patient
This is my 1st visit with him. Very easy to talk to!!!!
Highly recommend him
He is always courteous, professional, and not in a hurry to answer questions. I don’t know what I would do without him.
Always tells me how things are and answers my question
All my issues & questions were addressed
Very pleased. Dr. Burlison is excellent. Thanks
Very understanding
Very friendly! He never rushes you in and out! He's never pushy about procedures you may not need, like some Doctors! All around great Doctor!