Upon completion, Dr. Burgess performed an additional year of Fellowship Training. This fellowship specific training in hand and upper extremity surgery included an enormous variety of reconstructive procedures and extensive trauma training at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. U.S. News and World Report consistently rank The Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best overall hospitals and the Orthopedic Surgery Department is among the top 5 year after year. Dr. Burgess now brings this incredible training experience to the valley of the sun.


       Dr. Burgess is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and is a member of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, the American Osteopathic Association, and the Arizona Medical Association. He is also a candidate member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
Dr. Burgess has been involved in both clinical and bio mechanical research. He has also presented nationally and lectured on topics ranging from joint replacement & tendon injuries, to carpal tunnel syndrome and the treatment of improperly healed wrist fractures, just to name a few. Since practicing in the Phoenix area he has continued to lecture and has been featured in local newspaper write-ups.


Dr. Burgess’ family includes his wife, Jamie and their two Weimaraner Dogs. They are both active members of their church and enjoy competing and training for Triathlons.

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       Desert Orthopedic Hand Center would like to introduce you to Dr. Kraig M. Burgess. Dr. Burgess has distinguished himself as an expert in the field of Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. Dr. Burgess received his Bachelors degree from The Ohio State University. His medical school training was completed at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. Upon graduation, Dr. Burgess spent the next five years completing an Internship and Residency in General Orthopedic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Health System South Pointe Hospital.
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