
Overview
Dr. Shane Burch is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating spinal disorders. With expertise in all regions of the spine, he uses computer-assisted and robotic surgery techniques to perform both highly complex and minimally invasive procedures. Burch's research focuses on spinal surgery outcomes, including how to improve postsurgical quality of life. A champion of using digital technology to elevate patient care, he established a motion analysis system to assess how patients move before and after surgery. Burch earned his medical degree and completed a residency in orthopedics at the University of Toronto. He completed a spine fellowship at UCSF and joined the faculty in 2005. Burch serves in many leadership roles at UCSF, including research director for the spine division. He also directs the spine fellowship program and has helped train more than 40 surgeons in complex spinal disorder surgeries and minimally invasive techniques over the last 15 years. He mentors undergraduate students, medical students, orthopedic residents and clinical fellows through career counseling and as an adviser on research projects. He works closely with the UCSF Spine Center's directors to improve the center's efficiency in collaborating with the UCSF combined orthopedic and neurosurgery spine services. He also participates in campus-wide committees on risk management and patient safety. In his spare time, Burch enjoys spending time with family, running ultramarathons and cycling in the Marin Headlands.
Dr. Burch is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 68 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Suite A2300, San Francisco, CA 94143
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Burch has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Spine Center
Dr. Vedat Deviren is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in caring for children and adults with spinal disorders. His expertise has led to a wide range of experience on difficult cases involving any part of the spine. He treats spinal deformities such as adult scoliosis, spondylolisthesis (a painful disorder of the lower spine), failed back surgeries and tumors, among other conditions. Deviren completed postgraduate education in orthopedics and traumatology (surgical repair following injury) at Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey. At UCSF, he completed fellowship work in spine surgery, training in both patient care and research. As a faculty member at UCSF, Deviren has maintained a passionate commitment to patient care. In his teaching, he focuses on concepts that provide medical students, residents, fellows and international scholars with skills for evaluating and investigating evidence-based patient care, spinal disorder outcomes, biomechanical characteristics of the spine and the application of medical instruments in spinal treatment. Dr. Deviren is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Spine Center
Dr. Sigurd H. Berven has a strong interest in the care of children and adults with spinal disorders. He has expertise in pediatric and adult deformities, degenerative conditions of the spine, spinal tumors and spinal trauma. In research, Berven is interested in the assessment of outcomes for patients who have orthopedic surgery. He also studies minimally invasive techniques in spinal surgery, and he is exploring cellular and molecular techniques to biologically regenerate components of the spine, including the intervertebral disc. Berven studied human biology as an undergraduate at Stanford University. He was a graduate student in philosophy, politics and economics at the University of Oxford. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and then completed his residency in the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, which provides training at four major city hospitals. Next, he advanced his training in spine surgery as a clinical fellow at UCSF and in pediatric orthopedic surgery as chief resident at Boston Children's Hospital. Often invited to speak at national and international conferences, Berven has lectured on topics including measurement of outcomes in spine surgery, evaluation and management of spinal disorders, and advanced techniques in spinal surgery. Dr. Berven is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shane Burch
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shane Burch?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shane Burch by calling their office at 866-817-7463. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shane Burch a top-rated expert for Kyphosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shane Burch is classified as an Elite expert for Kyphosis, 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. Shane Burch specialize in?
While Dr. Shane Burch is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Scoliosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Shane Burch participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shane Burch has published 68 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kyphosis. You can view a list of Dr. Shane Burch's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shane Burch accept my insurance?
Dr. Shane Burch accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 866-817-7463 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.
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- Elite
- KyphosisDr. Burch isElite. Learn about Kyphosis.
- Distinguished
- LordosisDr. Burch isDistinguished. Learn about Lordosis.
- ScoliosisDr. Burch isDistinguished. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal FusionDr. Burch isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Burch isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Advanced
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Burch isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Burch isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Burch isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Burch isAdvanced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- OsteotomyDr. Burch isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Burch isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Burch isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Bone GraftDr. Burch isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Bone TumorDr. Burch isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Burch isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Burch isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- ChordomaDr. Burch isExperienced. Learn about Chordoma.



