Dr. Barbara Joan Burke , MD

A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.