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John G Burkett, MD

4.8

(136 reviews)

Neurology

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AHN Neurology

*Primary Location
West Penn Hospital
4815 Liberty Ave
Suite 439
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Tel: 412.578.3925
Fax: 412.605.6367

Hardner Building
2315 Myrtle St
Suite L90
Erie, PA 16502
Tel: 814.452.7575
Fax: 814.452.7574

AHN Neurology
6998 Crider Rd
Mars, PA 16046
Tel: 412.359.8850
Fax: 412.359.8809

Dr. Burkett provides innovative, expert treatment for patients with migraines and other headaches. He received his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA. He completed his neurology residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC. Dr. Burkett’s neurology headache fellowship was at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.

He has researched headache medicine and has contributed to several articles, presented multiple abstracts for research, and has given oral presentations to medical audiences around the country.

Botulinum Toxin Treatment (Migraine Only)

Chronic Headaches

Cluster Headaches

Headaches

Intractable Headaches

Intractable Migraine Headaches

Migraine Headaches

Migraines, Ocular

Tension Headaches

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Training & Certifications

Fellowship

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Residency

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

School

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Board

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology

Publications

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Overall Physician Average Rating

4.8

(136 reviews)

Physician Detail Average Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this care provider

4.8

Concern shown for your questions or worries

4.7

Explanations about your problem or condition

4.8

Discussion of proposed treatments (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.8

Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.7

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Patient Comments

June 14, 2021

Dr. Burkett is always polite, caring and thorough during appointments.

April 14, 2021

A nice balance of reading ahead of time and being prepared, listening, explaining, and plan forward.

March 13, 2021

Dr listened well, gave me options on how to proceed, and his prescribed care seems to be solving my problem. Yay!

March 12, 2021

Recently moved back fm. [...]. Wish I'd seen doctors like Dr. Burkett there - I'd still be in the sunshine!

January 27, 2021

I would send everyone I know that has the same problems I have to Dr. Burkett.

January 20, 2021

Dr. Burkett was prepared for the visit, took his time, and assured I understood proposed plan of treatment.

January 15, 2021

Good experience I'm try to see how things go.

December 11, 2020

Dr Burkett takes the time to discuss in length my medications, any concerns I might have and always offers possible alternatives. He has helped me quite a bit since my first visit with him last [...] and I've been suffering with migraines most of my life.

November 24, 2020

Dr Burkett is has perfect bedside manner.

September 28, 2020

Listened to me , he was great .

September 07, 2020

Dr Burkett is very easy to talk to and he has helped me with my migraines

August 25, 2020

I haven't had a bad experience ever

August 24, 2020

I would highly recommend Dr Burkett to others

August 24, 2020

Best doctor ever!! Personable, engaging, kind, knowledgeable.

August 16, 2020

I was so glad to see someone who would listen to me about my headaches and help me.He was very respectful and I feel like I am getting on the right track.