Brian Burkey
Advanced in Leukoplakia

Dr. Brian Burkey

Otolaryngology
Cleveland Clinic
Indian River Hospital Scully-Welsh Cancer Center
3555 10th Court, 
Vero Beach, FL 
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45 Years of Experience

Advanced in Leukoplakia
Cleveland Clinic
Indian River Hospital Scully-Welsh Cancer Center
3555 10th Court, 
Vero Beach, FL 
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Overview

Brian Burkey is an Otolaryngologist in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Burkey has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 77 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Johns Hopkins University, 1981.0
Residency
University of Michigan Health System
Specialties
Otolaryngology
Licenses
Otolaryngology in OH
Board Certifications
American Board Of Otolaryngology, 1992
Fellowships
The Ohio State University Hospitals
Hospital Affiliations
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Indian River Hospital Scully-Welsh Cancer Center
3555 10th Court, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Call: 772-563-4673

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


77 Total Publications

The Role of Faith in Wellness (for Otolaryngologists).
The Role of Faith in Wellness (for Otolaryngologists).
Journal: Otolaryngologic clinics of North America
Published: September 16, 2025
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    • Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
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    • Acquired Tracheomalacia
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