Locations
WK Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery North
2551 Greenwood Road
Suite 310
Shreveport
, LA 71103
About Me
James B. Burke, MD, surgically treats a wide variety of conditions and enjoys giving patients immediate relief from severe pain. He particularly enjoys advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgeries due to their smaller incisions and shorter recovery times.
Dr. Burke received his medical degree at LSU Medical Center-New Orleans, followed by his residency at LSU Medical Center-Shreveport. His fellowship training was completed at Willis Knighton. Dr. Burke is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Education
Fellowship:
Willis-Knighton Medical Center
Residency:
LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
Internship:
LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
Medical School:
LSU Medical Center in New Orleans
Medical School:
American University of the Caribbean
University:
Northwestern State University
(1984)
University:
Louisiana State University
(1981)
Board Certifications
General Surgery, American Board of Surgery
Insurances Accepted
- AARP Medicare Supplemental Plans
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
- Aetna Coventry Advantra Louisiana
- Aetna Coventry Medicare Dual Preferred
- Aetna Medicare Freedom PPO
- Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO Preferred Care
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO Louisiana
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - Medicare Advantage
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield OGB
- Cigna HealthCare
- Coventry Health Care (Aetna)
- First Health
- GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)
- Gilsbar
- Health Plus of Louisiana
- Healthy Blue
- Humana
- Humana Choice PPO
- Humana Gold Plus SNP Dual Eligible
- IMA of Louisiana
- Louisiana Healthcare Connections
- Louisiana Medicaid
- Louisiana Medicaid CHIP
- Mail Handler's Benefit Plan (Aetna)
- Medicare Railroad
- Medicare Traditional Part B
- Multiplan
- Mutual of Omaha Supplemental Plans
- Novasys Health
- People's Health
- PHCS (Private Healthcare Systems / Multiplan)
- PPO Plus
- Tricare for Life
- Tricare Prime
- Tricare Select / Standard
- UMR (United Healthcare)
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Community Plan - Medicaid
- United Healthcare Dual Complete
- Vantage Health Plans – Commercial & Medicare Advantage
- Workers Compensation
Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Pain
- Adrenal Gland Cancer
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anorectal Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Biliary Atresia
- Bone Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Varices
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallstones
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Hemorrhoids
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Ileus
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Ischemic Colitis
- Lipomas
- Lung Cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Osteosarcoma
- Overweight and Obesity
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pelvic Abscess
- Peptic Ulcer
- Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pleural Effusion
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Secondary Malignancies
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Thyroid Nodule
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
- Ventral Hernia
Procedures Performed
- Abdominoplasty
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Acid Reflux Surgery
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
- Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
- Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (ALND)
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Biopsy of Breast
- Bladder Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction
- Bunion Surgery
- Colectomy
- Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Cystotomy
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Duodenal Polypectomy
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
- Excision of Breast Tumor
- Excision of Esophageal Lesion
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Excision of Stomach Tumor
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
- Gastric Bypass Surgery, Laparoscopic
- Gastrotomy
- Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hernia Repair With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Laparotomy
- Lumpectomy
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Mastectomy
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation With Robotic Assistance
- Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Pyloromyotomy
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
- Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
- Skin Grafting
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Sphincterotomy
- Thoracentesis
- Tracheal Surgery
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Wound Repair