Richard A. Burgett, M.D., FACS
Richard A. Burgett, M.D., FACS
Dr. Burgett has written articles and book chapters on a variety of topics relevant to ophthalmic plastic surgery. He has maintained a strong emphasis on teaching by being a clinical instructor for the Indiana University Department of Ophthalmology, Indiana University Department of Otolaryngology, and Methodist Hospital Emergency and Trauma Center. He directs the annual Orbital Anatomy Course at Methodist Research Institute. Dr. Burgett is a native of Indianapolis. When not chasing his three children, he enjoys bicycling, camping, and international travel.
Education & Medical Career History
- 1988 B.A., Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana
- 1992 M.D., Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
- 1992 – 1993 Transitional Internship Program- Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana
- 1993 – 1996 Residency in Ophthalmology, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
- 1996 – 1997 Clinical fellowship, Neuroophthalmology, Indiana University, Midwest Eye Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana
- 1997 – 1999 Clinical fellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Indiana
- University, Midwest Eye Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana
- 1999 Distinguished Teaching Award, Indiana University, Department of Ophthalmology
- 1999 Visiting Professor, University of the Witswatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- 1999 Fellow, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- 1999 Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Indiana University
Professional Societies
- American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Medical Association
- Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology
- Indianapolis Ophthalmological Society