Education & Training

Dr. Burch received his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. Throughout his orthopaedic surgery residency at the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute on the campus of the University of Missouri, Dr. Burch was fortunate to train under national leaders in orthopaedics, subsequently developing a subspecialty interest in spine surgery. His training included extensive exposure to highly specialized techniques in orthopaedic trauma, musculoskeletal oncology, limb preservation and tissue restoration. Dr. Burch has completed many research studies resulting in multiple peer-reviewed publications in major academic journals. He continues to remain active in academics and research, and serves as a mentor for medical students who have an interest in surgery.

Following his residency, Dr. Burch completed a comprehensive fellowship in spine surgery at the prestigious Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. During his fellowship, Dr. Burch underwent intensive training in the treatment of complex spinal disorders. Along with treating spinal trauma patients at one of New England’s busiest level I trauma centers, Dr. Burch maintained an elective spine practice taking care of patients from across the region.

Dr. Burch is a specialist in endoscopic spine surgery. Additionally, his training exposed him to many cutting-edge surgical techniques and technologies, such as computer-navigated and robotic-assisted surgery, which he is excited to bring to his patients in North Georgia. He is an active member of the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, the North American Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the AO Spine organization. Dr. Burch is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS).