Clinton Burkett, MD

Neurosurgery

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Memorial Division of Neurosurgery

1150 North 35th Avenue
Suite 300
Hollywood, FL 33021

Phone: 954-276-3500

Fax: 954-989-0454

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About Me

I am a neurosurgeon at Memorial Neuroscience Institute where I treat patients with head trauma, and cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine deformities. I also specialize in minimally invasive spine surgery.

I became interested in medicine while taking a neurobiology class in college, when we learned about pioneering neurosurgeons. I was inspired by their ability to fix complex issues with the human nervous system and the impact those changes can have on peoples' lives. During my medical training, I had the privilege of working with two neurosurgeons who are pioneering new techniques today: Christopher Shaffrey, who is internationally known for his surgical spine deformity techniques, and Juan Uribe, who is nationally known for performing minimally invasive spine surgery. I utilize the skills I learned from both of these skilled surgeons to maintain or reestablish the natural shape and harmony of my patients' spines.

I love many aspects of my job, but what I love most is having the ability to ease peoples' pain and help them increase their functional abilities. When I see a patient standing up straight after surgery, I know I have improved their life and wellbeing. I have been a neurosurgeon in South Florida since 2012. Before becoming a doctor, I was a professional guitar player and avid musician.

Languages

English

Education

Fellowships

University Of South Florida, 2011, Neurosurgery
University Of Virginia Medical Center, 2011, Neurosurgery

Residency

Tulane University School Of Medicine, 2007, Neurosurgery
University Of South Florida, 2010, Neurosurgery

Internships

Rush University Medical Center, 2004, Surgery

Medical Education

University Of Texas San Antonio, 2003

Certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery-Neurological Surgery

Awards, Achievements, and More

Publications

View Dr. Clinton Burkett's publications in PubMed

Presentations

“Neurosurgery: An Overview,” Tulane University Medical School. New Orleans, LA, October 2006
“Steroids and Spinal Cord Injury: A Review,” Louisiana State University Health Science Center Department of Trauma Grand Rounds. New Orleans, LA, December 2006
“Psychosurgery,” University of South Florida Department of Neurosurgery Grand Rounds. Tampa, FL, August, 2008
“Subsidence of PEEK lumbar interbody grafts placed via a minimally invasive lateral retroperitoneal transpsoas approach,” 4thAnnual Society Of Lateral Access Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA, April 1, 2011
“Anterolateral Plating in the Minimally-Invasive Extreme Lateral Interbody FusionTechnique,”4th Annual Society Of Lateral Access Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA, April 1, 2011
“Spine Navigation Surgery: Past, Present,...and Future?” University of Virginia Department of Neurosurgery Grand Rounds. Charlottesville, VA, December 21, 2011
“Adult Degenerative Scoliosis,” Broward Health North Spine Lecture Series. Fort Lauderdale, FL, February 11, 2013
“Traumatic Brain Injury: A Neurosurgeon’s Perspective,” Healthsouth Sunrise Rehab Hospital Health Fair. Sunrise, FL. March 22, 2013
“Spine Surgery in the 21st Century,” Broward Health North Chamber of Commerce meeting. Fort Lauderdale, FL. July 18, 2013
Expert Panel: “Treatment Options for Joint, Muscle & Back Pain,” NBC 6 South Florida Renew You Health Expo. Fort Lauderdale, FL, October 13, 2013
“Intracranial Pressure Monitoring,” Broward Health North Department of Trauma Surgery Grand Rounds. Fort Lauderdale, FL. December 12, 2013
“Interesting Neurotrauma Cases: Spine” Broward Health North Department of Trauma Surgery Grand Rounds. Fort Lauderdale, FL. May 8, 2014
“Management of Spinal Cord Injury in the Trauma Patient” Broward Health North Department of Trauma Surgery Grand Rounds. Fort Lauderdale, FL. November 18, 2015
“Surgical Management of Stroke” Westside Regional Medical Center Annual Stroke Symposium. Fort Lauderdale, FL. May 13, 2016

Presentation Abstracts

Minimally Invasive Retroperitoneal Thoracic Corpectomy for Spinal
Metastasis: Case Report. Presented at the Poster Session of the 60th Annual Meeting of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. San Francisco, CA. October 16-21, 2010 Cardona RF, Burkett C, Baaj AA, Vale FL, Smith DA, Uribe JS
Use of Titanium Expandable Vertebral Cages in Cervical Corpectomy: a case series. Presented at the Poster Session of the 27th Annual Meeting of the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves. Phoenix, AZ. March 9, 2011. Burkett CJ, Uribe JS
Use of three-dimensional computed tomography and image guidance during occipital condyle screw placement and occipitocervical instrumentation: A Technical Note. Presented at the Poster Session of the 27th Annual Meeting of the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves. Phoenix, AZ. March 9, 2011. Burkett CJ, Le TV, Ramos E, Uribe JS
Subsidence of PEEK lumbar interbody grafts placed via a minimally invasive lateral retroperitoneal transpsoas approach. Presented at the 4thAnnual Society Of Lateral Access Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. March 31-April 2, 2011. Burkett CJ, Murray G, Dakwar E, Baaj AA, Vale F, Smith DA, Uribe JS
Complications of the Minimally-Invasive Lateral Retropleural Thoracic Approach. Presented at the 4th Annual Society Of Lateral Access Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. March 31-April 2, 2011. Baaj AA, Burkett CJ, Dakwar E, Murray G, Ramos E, Greenberg MS, Uribe JS
The anatomic relationship of the diaphragm to the thoracolumbar junction during the minimally invasive lateral approach. Presented at the 4th Annual Society Of Lateral Access Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. March 31-April 2, 2011. Dakwar E, Burkett CJ, Baaj AA, Murray G, Uribe JS
Safety of revision surgery using the same surgical corridor in the minimally invasive lateral retroperitoneal transpsoas approach. Presented at the 4th Annual Society Of Lateral Access Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. March 31 -April 2, 2011. Dakwar E, Burkett CJ, Baaj AA, Smith DA, Uribe JS
L4/5 XLIF. Is there a safe zone? Presented at the 4th Annual Society Of Lateral Access Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. March 31-April 2, 2011. Dakwar E, Burkett CJ, Baaj AA, Murray G, Uribe JS
Outcomes in Magerl types B and C spine fractures treated by mini-open anterolateral corpectomy and plating without supplemental posterior fixation. Presented at the 4th Annual Society Of Lateral Access Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. March 31-April 2, 2011. Dakwar E, Burkett CJ, Baaj AA, Smith DA, Uribe JS
Anterolateral Plating in the Minimally-Invasive Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion Technique. Presented at the 4thAnnual Society Of Lateral Access Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. March 31-April 2, 2011. Baaj AA, Dakwar E, Burkett CJ, Murray G, Smith DA, Vale FL, Uribe JS
Subsidence of PEEK lumbar interbody grafts placed via a minimally invasive lateral retroperitoneal transpsoas approach. Presented at the 18th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques. Copenhagen, Denmark. July 13-16, 2011. Burkett CJ, Murray G, Dakwar E, Baaj AA, Vale F, Smith DA, Uribe JS
The anatomic relationship of the diaphragm to the thoracolumbar junction during the minimally invasive lateral approach. Presented at the 18th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques. Copenhagen, Denmark. July 13-16, 2011. Dakwar E, Burkett CJ, Baaj AA, Murray G, Uribe JS
L4/5 XLIF. Is there a safe zone? Presented at the 18th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques. Copenhagen, Denmark. July 13-16, 2011. Dakwar E, Burkett CJ, Baaj AA, Murray G, Uribe JS
Anterolateral Plating in the Minimally-Invasive Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion Technique. Presented at the 18th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques. Copenhagen, Denmark. July 13-16, 2011. Baaj AA, Dakwar E, Burkett CJ, Murray G, Smith DA, Vale FL, Uribe

Awards

Best Research Abstract
The anatomic relationship of the diaphragm to the thoracolumbar junction during the minimally invasive lateral approach. 4th Annual Society Of Lateral Access Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. April 2, 2011. Dakwar E, Burkett CJ, Baaj AA, Murray G, Uribe JS

Hospital Affiliations

Tess is Living Pain-Free After Complex Scoliosis Spine Surgery

Tess says her quality of life has improved greatly after thoracal lumbar fusion spine surgery to correct scoliosis, the curvature of her spine. Neurosurgeons Clinton Burkett, MD, and David Smolar, MD, performed her complex surgery, both operating at the same time, assisted by 3D navigation. Now, Tess is able to work, do daily activities and play with her children, pain-free.

Comedian Kyle Grooms Stands Up for His Brain Surgery Experience at Memorial

Kyle Grooms is a south Florida standup comedian who had a seizure and was rushed to Memorial. With tremors and weakness on his right side, a CAT scan showed a hemorrhage in Kyle’s brain. Worried that his standup career and quality of life might be in jeopardy, Kyle trusted his neurosurgeon Clinton Burkett, MD, at Memorial Neuroscience Institute, who told him surgery was the only option.

Dr. Burkett performed a successful left frontal craniotomy to remove a benign lesion in Kyle’s brain and he made a full recovery. Now, Kyle gratefully jokes about his positive care experience at Memorial and life after brain surgery.

Spinal Navigation During Surgery

Advanced technology allows our neurosurgeons to visualize the spine in three dimensions during complex surgeries.