About Dr. Christopher Burke,
Heart Valve Surgeon

Hello! My name is Dr. Christopher Burke and I am a cardiac surgeon having graduated from University of Michigan in 2011. To date, I have performed approximately 1,500 cardiac surgeries, of which 1,000 involved heart valve procedures. I regularly perform surgery at UW Medicine Heart Institute. Read more...

15 Patient Reviews for
Dr. Burke

"I am thrilled to share that my surgery was a success, and I’m now at home fully engaged in a speedy recovery.

Words cannot express how grateful I am for Dr. Christopher Burke and his surgical team, which has given me a second chance at life. Dr. Burke has a kind and pleasant demeanor and quickly earned my trust to have him perform this surgery. Not only am I profoundly grateful but my entire family and network of friends are also deeply appreciative and overwhelmed with gratitude.

I fully endorse and recommend Dr. Christopher Burke to provide future clients of any heart valve surgery."

-- Jesse Curran, Aortic Valve, Pulmonary Valve, Valve Replacement, Ross Procedure, 07/23/2024

"Dr. Burke is an extremely talented surgeon - a star! He has a very kind manner. He had great training. He has a universally stellar reputation among his surgical peers! One would be lucky to have him as his surgeon!"

-- Stephen Rayhill, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, Root Replacement, 07/12/2024

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My Specialities &
Clinical Interests

My heart surgery specialties include:

  • Aortic valve replacement and repair
  • Ross Procedure
  • Aortic aneurysm therapy

In addition, I have research and clinical interests specific to:

  • Aortic valve reparative techniques
  • Advanced aortic endovascular interventions
  • Extracorporeal life support (ECLS)

Education, Training & Certificates

Dr. Christopher Burke, heart surgeon, graduated from University of Michigan in 2011.

After medical school, Dr. Burke completed his Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency and a Fellowship in the Department of Extracorporeal Life Support at UW Medicine.

At the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Burke completed a Fellowship in Advanced Aortic Surgery. Today, Dr. Burke is the Co-Director of the Multidisciplinary Thoracic Aortic Program at UW Medicine Heart Institute.

Schedule Appointment
with Dr. Christopher Burke, MD

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Burke, you can:

The office of Dr. Burke is located at Main Hospital, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, WA 98195. To get driving directions to this office, please click the map below.



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Watch Educational Video with Dr. Christopher Burke

Learn about heart valve surgery from Dr. Burke in this video:

  • Heart Warrior: Overcoming Aortic Stenosis Through The Ross Procedure

Page last updated: August 26, 2024