Dr. David Burkett

Dr. David Burkett has dedicated his career to cardiology, developing a robust expertise in general cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology (E.P.), echocardiography, and non-invasive cardiology. He is well-versed in treating conditions such as coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndrome, and cardiac arrhythmias, among others. He advocates for a holistic and preventative approach to patient care, ensuring personalized treatment plans are in place. He practices with the Cardiology Cardiovascular Associates of San Antonio in Texas, where he is certified by the Texas Medical Board and the A.B.I.M. Cardiovascular Disease Boards.

His career in private practice began when he joined his father's practice, Burkett Cardiovascular Associates, in Monroe, Louisiana. He later founded the Burkett Heart Clinic, a Cardiology/E.P. practice managing about 3,500 patients from Louisiana and neighboring states. His medical commitments extended to serving in multiple hospitals, including North Monroe H.C.A. Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center.

Following a successful period in private practice, Dr. Burkett transitioned into academia. He took up roles as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at L.S.U. School of Medicine and as the Director of Cardiology at their Cardiac/E.P. Catheterization Lab. He relished educating upcoming medical professionals and engaging in cutting-edge research and clinical practices. His academic career allowed him to profoundly influence the training and development of residents, fellows, and medical staff in cardiology and emergency medicine.

Dr. Burkett began his educational path at Southern Methodist University (S.M.U.), obtaining a B.S. in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering. He pursued medical studies at LSU HSC School of Medicine in New Orleans, then completed his internship, residency, and cardiology fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. His advanced training included a Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. During his advanced training, he also worked part-time in emergency rooms across several hospitals.