Overview
Christopher Burke is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington.
Dr. Burke is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 56 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
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Locations
1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Swedish Cardiac Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Burke
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Burke?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Burke by calling their office at 206-829-4211. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher Burke a top-rated expert for Aortic Dissection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Burke is classified as an Distinguished expert for Aortic Dissection, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Christopher Burke specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher Burke is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Christopher Burke participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Burke has published 56 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Dissection. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Burke's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher Burke accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher Burke accepts most major insurance plans, including HMSA and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-829-4211 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Aortic DissectionDr. Burke isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Advanced
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Burke isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Burke isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Burke isAdvanced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Experienced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Burke isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Burke isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Burke isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Burke isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ArachnodactylyDr. Burke isExperienced. Learn about Arachnodactyly.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Burke isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.