Gerald Burma, MD
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Specialty: Cardiology
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Primary Location: 5901 E Royalton Rd (13 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English
Office Locations
UH Broadview Hts Health Center (13 mi.)
5901 E Royalton Rd
Ste 2400
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
440-882-0075
UH Parma Medical Arts Building 3 (11 mi.)
6525 Powers Blvd
Medical Arts Cntr 3 Ste 301
Parma, OH 44129
440-882-0075
Biography: Gerald Burma, MD
Expertise
Titles
- Division Chief, Cardiology, UH Parma Medical Center
- Assistant Clinical Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Certifications & Memberships
- Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine
Education
Fellowship | Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Disease - Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital (1983 - 1985)
Residency | Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital (1979 - 1981)
Internship | Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital (1978 - 1979)
Other Education
Case Western Reserve University (1985)
Medical Education
Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine (1978)
Other Education
Case Western Reserve University (1974)
Undergraduate
Washington State University (1971)
About
Gerald Burma, MD, FACC, is an expert general cardiologist at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute.
Dr. Burma earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University. His postdoctoral training included an internal medicine residency and cardiovascular disease fellowship at Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital (now Metro Health Medical Center). He is board certified in cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Burma has built a robust clinical practice over the past 40 years, with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of heart conditions, including angina, coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects, congestive heart failure, heart arrhythmias and heart valve disease.
He has authored publications in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine on pericarditis and myocardial infarction (heart attack), as well as the Journal of Applied Physiology on the topic of pulmonary blood flow. For his dedication to the field of cardiovascular medicine, he has been inducted as a fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC).
Patient Experience Reviews
Dr Burma was very informative and took care in description of my care moving forward etc Very excellent doctor
A very good explanation of test and follow up treatment
Dr Burma and his staff are wonderful and efficient.
Dr Burma sat with us for a long time. He made us feel very relaxed.
Dr. Burma is a very caring person. He makes me feel at ease and I can ask him any questions. He explains things in a way I can understand. He is very knowledgeable and I trust him completely.
Excellent care.
Dr. Burma has been my cardiologist for 20 years. He is always profesional, precise and easy to understand every visit. Most of all he is a doctor that really cares about the people he is helping. I know he saved my life.
I am very satisfied and feel the personal care was excellent
Extremely helpful explaining my medical Issues . Took the time required to be sure I understood his duagnosis
Great !!
The Best!
Dr Buma continously take excellent care of me. I love him.
Dr. Burma is a great doctor and explains everything thoroughly with you. I would be glad to recommend him to anyone and actually have already.
Dr. Burma is excellent
Good
Great staff
Been with Dr Burma for over 35 years. Very pleased with him.
I am very confident with Dr. Burma. He has helped me through many health problems. Always caring.
I think the doctor is very good as well as his staff, although I don't agree with things that are written in my chart ***
All staff very polite
Dr Burma is in my opinion the best
Dr. Burma in my opinion is the best doctor I have had in my 81yrs.
Dr.Burma is one of the best physicians I have ever had. He is knowledgeable, compassionate and always addresses my needs.
All went well
Dr . Burma is one of the best doctors I have gone too
Good
Its a pleasure to see Dr. Burma and always a thorough visit!
Everything was great as usual
I have total confidence in Dr. Burma he's so thoughtful and thorough, every time. He has a quiet and sincere manner that I find refreshing.
I think Dr. Burma is very friendly and approachable, which I really appreciate. He is easy to talk to
The provider was the highest quality of physician.
This entire office was overflowing with care and love for their patients. From the moment I walked in the door, it was clear that every patient there had received above and beyond care.
Very good appointment.
All good
Always helpful. She listening to other medical issues. I think he knows me well. I totally trust him.
Dr. Burma is the best and his secretary is awesome to!
Dr. Burma is the best! Easy to talk to and always listens.
Excellent care
Excellent care provided by the provider and staff.
Excellent doctor, professional staff. Felt very comfortable with all aspects of care
Excellent doctor.
Dr. Burma is a great doctor.
Thorough exam..very satisfied
Very good experience.
I feel that Dr Burma loves his job and it shows in the time he spends with me. I feel like I am in good hands.
I left the office feeling hopeful about my condition and having a specific plan of care. Dr. Burma is engaging and very knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone.
We need more people like him in the medical field and that also goes for the people who work with him.
Dr Burma is an excellent doctor IRecomended my sister see him.
Excellent doctor. Staff was very helpful.
Excellent experience
Great
Dr Burma and his staff were excellent. He is a wonderful physician and always is respectful, helpful and explains everything clearly. He is an excellent asset to your medical staff.
Dr. Burma and Staff were excellent. ***
My experience was good.
All of my care teams are excellent love them all
Dr Burma is always very professional and explains information thoroughly concerning my questions. Excellent doctor.
Dr. Burma is the best!
All Professional!!!
I've always had a good experience with these providers. I was always taken on time and never felt that I was rushed out of the office. I wish the rest of my doctors were as pleasant and competent as Dr Burma and his group.
Love Dr Burma.
My favorite doctor
Excellent Always!
From start to finish things always run smoothly when I visit Dr Burma's office, everyone is very helpful, respectful and go above and beyond to make your visit 5 star. Dr Burma is an amazing doctor and truly cares about his patients!
Always good experience
Always respectfull
I love this man and UH is lucky to have him. He has the greatest bedside manner and I am lucky to have him as my Dr.
We love Dr. Burma and his team. He is the best doctor we have. He's always kind, efficient, concerned and professional. He truly is a top notch doctor in every way.
Dr Burma is the best doctor I've EVER known. He listens, explains and has great bedside manner . All doctors should be like him!
Dr Burma is a great cardiologist
Excellent
Great doctor. Wish he was my primary.
He is very caring and has a very good rapport with me. He is the best!!!!!
Very good
Very thoughtful and meaningful.
All Very Good
Dr Burma is always kind considerate. & compassionate. I would recommend him to everyone
Dr Burma is wondering. He's my favorite doctor to visit
Dr. Burma is a very good doctor. Very thorough, kind and thoughtful. Always caring about me as a human and for my health.
Fantastic provider
Dr Burma and staff are very caring!
Excellent care!
Great job by all!
I was quite impressed with Dr. Burma. It was the first doctor that asked me the questions with my first visit with him. He pushed the camera away, folded his hands set back and says now tell me about yourself. I think I fell in love with him to take time for me, I would recommend him. again so far so good
Dr Burma and staff always kind, friendly and concerned about my wellbeing.
Very Good
Dr. Burma is also my wife's cardiologist. He is a great doctor!
Everything was good
Good
Everything was fine
Good
The doctor in the staff are excellent concerned very hands-on As for when I had my blood taken on the second floor, I think the receptionist needs some instructions
Denise the secretary and George the nurse are very professional and great people. Dr. Burma is a great doctor.
Dr. Burma is one of the main reasons that I'm still here.
Dr. Is true professional who cares and spends the time needed for the patient to understand all medical conditions and concerns.
Everyone at Dr Burma's office is always excellent. I feel very well taken care of there.
ALL PROFESSIONAL !!!
Always a great visit.
Dr Burma is a compassionate doctor. He is easy to talk to. I have brought other family members to him for care.
Very respectful and considerate staff! The Doctor was very kind and caring!
Dr Burma is a compassionate doctor who always take his time to address my concerns & answer any questions I may have. I feel confident that he is concerned with my well being & providing me with a healthy future.
Dr. Burma is a very caring physician who takes time to listen and explain things. The nurse and staff are very respectful as well.
Very happy with Dr and experience with UH
Dr Burma is an awesome cardiologist and provides awesome care for me. I have been seeing Dr Burma for several years. I could not imagine him not being able to care for me when he decides to hang up his spikes!
Dr Burma is an exceptional provider and his office nurse is always pleasant and helpful.Minimal wait times here demonstrate a high regard for patients time.
Dr Burma is a most caring and competent cardiologist. I trust him completely and know "I am in the best of hands!"
Dr. Burma is the best doctor! We have trusted him for years.
Dr. Burma is my favorite doctor.
I got in early and was out within the hour. Nice facility and good staff! I appreciated the visit.
Very good experience
Dr. Burma is awesome. ***
Always a good experience with Dr. Burma
Dr Burma and his staff are always outstanding, and always go above and beyond to get me the care that I need.
Wonderful caring Doctor!!!
Dr. Burma and his staff are always helpful and professional.
Dr. Burma is an exceptional doctor. He always takes time to explain everything and even shows you your X-rays.
Dr. Burma is the very best doctor. He is considerate, kind and cares about me. He never rushes me out of the office. He takes as much time as needed. I highly recommend him.
This was my first appointment with Dr. Burma. I was impressed with his professionalism, knowledge, and concern with my ongoing care.
Very Professional
Always a pleasure seeing Doctor Burma and his staff
Before seeing the doctor the nurse was confused with my records on medications I have been taking, Put own dosages in and called pharmacy to order the meds with I did not need or were wrong. Spent a day correcting this with the pharmacy and doctors office
It is always a very good experience at this office.
*** loves Dr. Burma. I, *** almost lost *** in the 90"s and Dr. Burma operated on his "Widow Maker". We were so happy to find him again around 2009 and have him as *** Cardiologist since.
Possible mistake made for 2 appointments from sheet printed out compared to card given to me, will have to call to verify.
Excellent Doctor and Nurse/Staff Team
Dr Burma made us feel very comfortable & at ease about this new condition! His attitude was very calming!
Dr. Burma is an excellent doctor. He always explains things in easy to understand terms and lists options. He also listens carefully to what I have to say.
Dr.Burma and staff are the best. He is easy to talk with and he listens to my concerns. He is the BEST!!!!
Great Doctor.
I got very good care with dr. Burma and his team. He explained everything to me!
Dr Burma was amazing as usual and Denise at the check out desk could not have been anymore helpful or nice if she tried they both always make my visits pleasant.
It is always a pleasure to be seen by Dr Burma. UH is lucky to have him.
All staff efficient and courteous. Dr. Burma is knowledgeable, concerned and professional.
Love Dr Burma!!!
A great experience!
They all take care of my health Thank you
Dr Burma is without a doubt the best cardiologist he definitely has legitimate concerns for his patients
Dr. Burma is the best cardiologist! I hope he never retires.
George the nurse and Diana the receptionist are the best !
Good experience - also provided a direct phone number for Dr. Burma's nurse, if problems arose
Pleased with the visit.
Professional and courteous.
Dr. Burma and his staff are exceptional. I felt I was well cared for and my concerns were addressed. I am very happy to have found such a wonderful cardiologist.
Dr. Burma is the best
I felt comfortable after talking with my dr. He eased a lot of my concerns
Great office - wonderful staff and amazing doctors!!
Check up exam went well. Dr. Burma and I discussed at length the plan to continue to see improvement on my cholesterol levels and changes I can make to keep the progress going in the right direction. Overall, I had a very pleasant experience and will continue to see Dr. Burma in the future.
Dr Burma made this experience pleasant. Thank you
Dr. Burma is a SAINT. His staff follows his lead in caring and devotion to the patients.
My visit with this doctor was excellent from start to finish couldn't be happier.
100% EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE
Great Doctor and excellent staff.
Dr. Burma and his staff are always courteous, professional and caring. They are an asset to the University Healthcare System.
Dr. Burma and staff are phenomenal. Dr. Explains my health problems very thoroughly and understandable. I would highly recommend Dr. Burma to everyone.
Good experience
Dr Burma and staff are just phenomenal! Very professional and pleasant. Couldn't ask for better.
Hey Dr Burma was referred to me by my primary care doctor. This is a very good doctor. He is going to help keep an eye on me. He took the time to listen and look over medical records and I think he has come up with what the problem is within moments of looking at bloodwork. A+. And the entire staff very friendly and professional. Thank you.
Uh gave very good care to me.
Dr Burma and his staff all keep you informed .
Dr. Burma and his staff were great. The staff at UH Parma for my stress test were also great.
Dr. Burma was extremely helpful and caring He was very thorough with his explanations and instructions
Exccellent job
This office and all concerned did a great job with me.
Verry good
Very comfortable with Doctor Burma
Dr. Burma is a very caring doctor and I have a lot of confidence in him regarding my health care. A few days after my most recent appointment, I referred a friend of mine to Dr. Burma. He also felt strongly that he liked Dr. Burma and felt comfortable with his choice to choose Dr. Burma.
Always get good care from Dr. Burma and staff. They are all awesome!
Dr Burma is a great cardiologist.
Dr Burma and his receptionist are very compassionate and caring!! They went above and beyond!
Always best of care from everyone!
Dr. Burma is the best doctor that I have. He's not in a rush, talks to you and listens. Have the most respect for him for over 30 some years, as he was my Mom's cardiologist. And the rest of my Immediate family. I trust his medical knowledge.
Dr. Gerald Burma is an exceptional man. He is very concerned about my health and my wife's, Joann. He is very knowledgeable and explains in words that we can understand. He's like talking to a good friend.
Dr. Burma is a very caring and professional doctor.
Great doctor. Nice people. Things run on time.
Very good experience with Dr. Burma and staff.
First time seeing a cardiologist. I was pleased with the care given from this office
Great
Dr. Burma and his staff are always extremely professional, respectful and concerned.
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As of December 31, 2016, Gerald Burma did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.