James Burke's Online Review Report Card

Always listens to me doesn’t make me feel foolish

He was very concerned about what's going on with me and he got straight to the point about my situation and I really appreciate all that he is doing and trying to do. I feel very comfortable with him and the staff. I thank God for them all.

Friendly, took time to explain diagnosis and plan of treatment. Great doctor

Dr Burke was a big disappointment. I am his patient and I thought he was doing well, professional and patient focused. I have good insurance through the University of Missouri and have scheduled a knee surgery for July 2023. Here is why I gave 1 star My mother who does not reside in this country and is visiting me complained about knee issues. Based on my experience I asked specifically for him, paid upfront $356 which they call knee care initial evaluation. This is when i saw his other side. I was in the room to translate, we asked him if he can do diagnosis, if MRI is needed we are willing to do that ($420). We wanted to at least identify the issue and decide next steps. He said “if I am not going to do the treatment there is no point in diagnosing”. We tried to reason, understanding the problem is half the solution, but he was irritated and did no diagnosis. He just injected her corticosteroid and sent her out. He was not even willing to properly read the x-ray, obviously because she is not insured in this country and he assumed he will not go beyond MRI and refused to even try to assess her issue. He did not do anything which was described in the initial evaluation package. For Dr Burke It is not about the patient it is about what insurance and how much $ is at stake. Unfortunate!!!! I am reassessing if I should even go with him for my surgery.

Great bedside manner, took time to explain and evaluate and listened to my concerns

I was referred to Dr. Burke by MoBap ER for a fibula break. He didn’t introduce himself, just came in and started yanking my foot in the split. When I winced in pain, he told me I couldn’t be in pain with a splint on. He spent the rest of the appointment scoffing at me and rolling his eyes when I described waking up screaming in pain after the injury despite taking morphine. Instead of asking an SINGLE question about my pain, he kept repeating that “there’s no reason you should be in this much pain.” He told me to not “interrupt” him when I began to cry out of frustration. Another doctor was quickly able to diagnose partial compartment syndrome and treat it, alleviating my symptoms. Dr. Burke claimed he had “no idea” why I might be in pain despite compartment syndrome being standardly assessed for ortho cases where pain level seems disproportionate to the injury. He also missed damage to my deltoid ligament which is common in 40% of this injury! So glad I didn’t let him operate!

I had tennis related knee problem, he quickly diagnosed the problem and removed the excess fluid followed by steroid injection! Thank you! I strongly recommend Dr. James Burke!

What an outstanding experience! Everyone was so helpful, kind and professional. I can't tell u enough to trust Dr. Burke, and his staff. I was walking by myself no problems after getting home . THATS UNBELIEVABLE! Knee area did not hurt at all. I know I'm on prescribed drugs right now but nothing with compare to bone on bone pain. The doctor said it was in terrible condition. Dr. BURKE is fabulous. Highly recommend his service. The process was very quite, the staff was outstanding, helpful and everyone was highly skilled and very knowledgeable. Overall OUTSTANDING!!

Dr. Burke is the best. He provides honest, realistic feedback. He is passionate about helping people heal and get back to their active lives. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a Doctor to give an honest evaluation and realistic options.

Dr. Burke is great! He has provided with the best patient/doctor services I have ever had. I never intend to use anyone else. Please try him!!