A native of Fordyce, Dr. Burke attended Baylor University from 1972-1975 and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences from 1975-1979. He did his Pediatric residency at UAMS and Arkansas Children's Hospital from 1979 – 1982. After five years in private practice with the Children's Clinic in Pine Bluff, Dr. Burke moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1987, and was a Pediatric Hospitalist at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital from 1987 – 2004. In 2004 he returned to UAMS and Arkansas Children's Hospital. Dr. Burke's primary involvement now lies in the nursery and the rapidly evolving field of telemedicine.Dr. Burk is a UAMS College of Medicine faculty member who also provides pediatric patient care at Arkansas Children's Hospital. To make an appointment at Arkansas Children's hospital, please call 501-364-4000.