Dr. Burkhart is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery and reconstructive procedures of the shoulder. He has pioneered a number of arthroscopic shoulder and knee procedures, and is a frequent speaker at national and international medical symposia on these procedures. He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Burkhart is a member of the Executive Committee of The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group, and a member of San Diego Shoulder Institute’s Board of Directors.

Dr. Burkhart was named in SA Scene’s list of SA Doctors: Best of 2013 and named one of the Best Doctors in America® 2013, a peer nominated list featured in San Antonio Magazine. He has also been listed in Super Doctors® for the past 6 consecutive years.