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  • Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 46 years of experience
  • Hughston Clinic Of Columbus 6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909
  • (706) 324-6661

Brief Intro

J. Kenneth Burkus graduated with honors from the Yale University School of Medicine and went on to complete his orthopaedic residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital and Newington Children's Hospital. Dr. Burkus completed a clinical trauma fellowship with the AO/ASIF group in Switzerland, and a spinal trauma and deformity fellowship at the Minnesota Spine Center in Minneapolis. He is a board-certified orthopaedist and member of numerous orthopaedic societies. Dr. Burkus has a special interest in both adult and pediatric deformities, including kyphosis and scoliosis. He also has special interest and training in adult degenerative cervical, low back conditions, spinal fractures and spinal cord injuries.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Yale University School Of Medicine - 1979

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Hughston Clinic
  • 6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Osteoarthritis
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
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  • Cancer 24
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
  • Orthopedics 45
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 32
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 45
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 48
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 18
  • Children's Hospital 6
  • Urology 43
  • Psychiatry 45
  • Geriatrics 38
  • Rehabilitation 27
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 6
  • Ophthalmology 1
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 3
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 10
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 10