Dr. David Burkett has an extensive medical career marked by significant achievements in cardiology. He focuses on general cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology (E.P.), echocardiography, and non-invasive cardiology. His clinical expertise encompasses a range of cardiovascular diseases and conditions, such as coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndrome, cardiac arrhythmias, hyperlipidemia, valvular heart disease, atrial fibrillation, cardiac ablations, and pulmonary hypertension.
His systematic approach to patient care emphasizes preventative measures alongside timely and precise interventions. Currently, he practices in Texas with the Cardiology Cardiovascular Associates of San Antonio. He holds board certifications from the Texas Medical Board and the A.B.I.M. Cardiovascular Disease Boards, underscoring his commitment to maintaining high standards in patient care.
His tenure in private practice spans nearly two decades, beginning with his integration into Burkett Cardiovascular Associates in Monroe, Louisiana, a practice founded by his father. After his father retired due to health concerns, he founded Burkett Heart Clinic. This solo practice quickly became a regional healthcare provider for approximately 3,500 Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi patients. His professional network during this period included North Monroe H.C.A. Hospital, St. Francis Medical Center, and several other regional medical centers. After nearly a decade in private practice, his career transitioned to academia, motivated by his passion for teaching and commitment to medical education.
The academic environment allowed him to stay at the forefront of medical innovation and pass on his knowledge to the next generation of healthcare professionals. He embraced roles as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at L.S.U. School of Medicine and as Director of Cardiology at the Cardiac/E.P. Catheterization Lab, furthering his impact on the field through teaching and clinical practice. Educationally, Dr. Burkett laid his foundational knowledge at Southern Methodist University, obtaining a B.S. in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering. He then advanced his medical education at LSU HSC School of Medicine in New Orleans, completing his internship, residency, and fellowships in Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology at Baylor College of Medicine and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Throughout his academic and training years, he actively engaged in groundbreaking research. His work included innovations in atrial fibrillation ablation and contributions to journals and medical conferences on advanced cardiac electrophysiology techniques and devices. Dr. Burkett has received numerous honors and is a respected member of various professional organizations, including the American Medical Association and the American Heart Association.
He has frequently traveled nationally to educate other medical professionals on complex topics such as pulmonary arterial hypertension. In his personal life, he is a dedicated father to five children, whom he keenly supports in their educational and professional endeavors. Dr. David Burkett continues to be a pillar in the medical community, driven by a profound dedication to improving patient outcomes and advancing the cardiology field.