Robert Burke

Robert Burke is an experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in cardiac surgery. Currently serving as the Lead Surgical Physician Assistant at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham since January 2017, Robert also holds the position of Clinical Coordinator for Cardiac Surgery at UMass Memorial Medical Center, overseeing a significant open heart surgery division. Previous roles include Chief Surgical Administrative PA at MetroWest Medical Center and Senior PA at UMass Memorial Medical Center, focusing on the care of adult cardiac surgery patients. Robert began a career in cardiac surgery at Landmark Medical Center as Chief PA for a new Cardiac Surgery Program and has also contributed to Tufts Medical Center and St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in various PA roles for both pediatric and adult cardiac surgical patients. Educational credentials include a PA-C, MHP from Northeastern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology/Pre Med from the College of the Holy Cross.