Richard A. Burgett, M.D., FACS

Richard A. Burgett, M.D., FACS

Sub-Specialty:

Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgery

Practice:

Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Inc.
317-817-1976 

Services, Procedures and Patient-Care Specialties

burgett.jpgCosmetic surgery, reconstruction of the mid-face following injuries and birth defects, tumors involving the eye socket, care of artificial eye sockets and other problems related to the eye, tear duct, orbit and face.

Education

B.A. with major/minor in Chemistry/German, Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN, 8/84-5/88
Honors & Awards:

  • Summa Cum Laude
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Honor Scholar (4-year full-tuition academic award)
  • Distinction on comprehensive senior exit examination

M.D., Indiana University School of Medicine, 8/88-4/92
Honors & Awards:

  • Alpha Omega Alpha (awarded 9/90)
  • Groves Scholarship (12/89)
  • Dr. E.B. Richter Scholarship (8/89, 8/90, 8/91)

Residencies

Ophthalmology Residency, Indiana University Medical Center, 7/1/93-6/30/96
Honors & Awards:

  • Chief Teaching Resident: 7/1/95-6/30/96
  • Best Research Award, Resident’s Day: 7/95

Transitional Residency, Methodist Hospital of Indiana, 7/1/92-6/30/93

Fellowships

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Indiana University Medical Center/Midwest Eye Institute, 7/1/97-6/30/99

Neuro-ophthalmology Fellowship, Indiana University Medical Center/Midwest Eye Institute, 7/1/96-6/30/97

Board Certifications

  • American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (ASOPRS), 10/99
  • American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO), 6/98

Academic Appointments

  • Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Indiana University, Department of Ophthalmology, Chief, Division of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Associate Preceptor for ASOPRS-approved oculoplastic surgery fellowship
  • Chairman, Maxillofacial Trauma Committee, Methodist Hospital

For additional information on presentations, publications and teaching background, please visit www.opsindy.com.

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