Edward Burney, MD
Specialty
Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology-Glaucoma
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Biography
- Director, Anterior Segment Diseases and Surgery Center, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Edward Burney, MD, FAAO, FACS, is a professor of ophthalmology in the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, the director of the Anterior Segment Group at UH Medical Group, and the Director of Ophthalmology at the Cleveland VA Medical Center’s Wade Park Campus in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated magna cum laude from Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, with a double major in biology and chemistry. In addition, he was the top premedical student in the honors program, and the university’s Central Ohio Heart Association Undergraduate Research Scholar. During that time he held multiple leadership positions on campus including three years as the president of the Black Student Union, two years as class representative to college council, and senior class vice president. Although he received offers of admission and full scholarships from the University of Michigan, The Ohio State University, Meharry Medical College, and Harvard, he chose Case Western Reserve University and attended on a full academic scholarship.
Upon graduation from Case Western Reserve University, he interned at Mt Sinai Hospital of Cleveland in both internal medicine and ophthalmology. He was enthusiastic about entering residency at University Hospitals, as this was the only hospital he interviewed at and ranked. Upon completion of residency, he was asked to join the full time faculty, as the first comprehensive trained ophthalmologist to join the staff. After two years of cataracts, plastics, glaucoma, retina detachments and a variety of lasers, Dr. Burney decided to specialize. He did a 13-month Glaucoma Fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins, with Dr. Harry Quigley. He then returned to Cleveland to practice as the first fellowship-trained physician in glaucoma at the University Hospitals of Cleveland and Chief of the Ophthalmology Service at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center.
During his tenure as director of the glaucoma service at University Hospitals, the service and his practice has grown rapidly with nearly 5,000 patient visits and 400 procedures a year while also leading the ophthalmology program at the VA. In addition, he is proud of the accomplishments at the VA Medical Center. In the last 28 years as chief, facilities have grown from a three-room eye clinic, into a 10,000 square foot facility, one that is second to none in this region in the ability to provide ophthalmic care. Their intraocular surgical simulator, the Eyesi machine, was a first in the region. There also is a one of a kind 65 inch 3D surgical monitor viewing system in the operating room.
His selected accomplishments include: Best Doctors in America, every year since 1996, AAO Award for Best poster 2010, Expert Network Distinguished Doctor Award 2015, America’s Top Ophthalmologist 2016, America Best Physicians 2016, Mentor of the year Award, 2010, University Hospitals Vital’s Patient’s choice Award 2013, 14, 15, and 16 and VAMC Wings Award for outstanding leadership 2004.
Expertise
- Cataract and Lens Implant Surgery
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
- Eye Exams
- Glaucoma
Languages Spoken
English
Office Locations
UH Landerbrook Health Center
5850 Landerbrook Dr
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
440-449-9991
Patient Experience Reviews
4.9 out of 5
187 Ratings
Patient Comments (52)
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
He is a fine doctor. I am happy to have him as my doctor
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
I have been a patient of Dr. Burney's for a number of years. He is always calm, reassuring, informative, and extremely knowledgeable about my past history with my *** and also my eye health history post partial *** and my dry eye condition (ou), for which other UH physicians treat and follow.
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
They are the best
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Dr. Burney always give me very good service when I see him.
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
EXCELLENT DOCTOR....
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Dr. Burney listened to my concerns and gave me some medication samples. ***
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Dr Burney is an excellent caring physician and I recommend him highly without reservationHe is compassionate My vista are always informative
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Admin was very professional and friendly. Technician was very helpful and explained everything. Dr Burney was a referral from my primary opthalmologist. .
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Dr. Burney is an EXCELLENT caregiver. I am very thankful to be able to have him treat me. He most definitely needs more assistance in treating patients and competent and professional office personnel. ***
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Very satisfied
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Dr. Burney is very kind, a good listener and very helpful.
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Excellent Competent Great Personality Brillant Physician Very Blessed to have Dr. Burney as my physician! Thanks to him I am not blind.
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Dr. Burney is a talented and caring physician.
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Dr. Burney is a consummate professional as are his supporting staff and personnel checking patients in and out.
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Dr. Burney is businesslike but always cordial and glad to answer questions and explain procedures.
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Very good experience
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Good experience
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Good experience
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Dr. Burney is professional and listens to you. He has a polite manner; I am very satisfied with his work and would recommend him to family and friends.
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Dr. Edward Burney is one of the best Doctors I have ever encountered. He asks questions and addresses your concerns. He listens with patience. [...]
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
All good.
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Good experience. Dr Burney is an excellent eye doctor.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
He is a fine doctor
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr. Burney provided excellent and outstanding care. He is always very courteous and patient as I discuss any medical concerns, and he provides excellent, practical advice. He is very professional and expresses a sincere concern for his patients' well being. I appreciate and I am very happy to have Dr. Burney as my medical provider!!
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Dr. Burney is always very kind, helpful, and making sure that he does all that is necessary to do what is best for me.
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Dr Burney is excellent with my Mommy. I appreciate his patience, attentiveness to my Mommy's eye sight issues. He has been extremely good with her declining eye sight issues.
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Dr. Burney and the entire UH Optiimology Dept are an excellent staff to be proud of.
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Its always a pleasure to work with Dr Burney & his staff
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Dr Burney is a kind, caring doctor. While waiting and talking to some of his patients, they all like him a lot.
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
My experience with Dr. Burney has always been professional, timely and with respect,
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Dr. Burney is such a wonderful mand and a great doctor.
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
The doctor was very thorough.
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Good
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
I have never had a bad experience with Dr. Edward Burney. He has always displayed a positive attitude in my presence.
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Excellent
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Good experience with Dr Burney. As always he gives me results of his exam and any necessary information necessary for my (eye) care. Not sure why Dr Burney was late other than there were many patients waiting for his care.
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Dr. Burney and his staff are excellent
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Dr. Edward Burney is an excellent Doctor who exhibits GENUINE concern. I'm a senior citizen and appreciate his efforts. Kind and courteous.
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Good
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Always concerned that my treatment is helpful
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
I've had Dr. Burney for years and I'm satisfied with the care I receive.
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Dr. Burney is extremely knowledgeable and his staff made efforts to accommodate me during my visit
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
All the people involved in my appointment were polite with me, even though I unintentionally caused a couple of delays myself. They were efficient in conducting my visit In a timely manner despite the setbacks.
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Bravo Dr, Burney!!! You are a wonderful provider!!! - ***
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Dr burney is one of the most caring physicians I've ever met. I used to work with him and chose him for that reason. While I was waiting I watched him walk arm in arm with a very elderly lady down the hall of his office are to ensure her safety
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Everything went very well as expected.
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
The doctor provided me with a brochure about my condition that was helpful,
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
The team was great
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Very good provider
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Dr Burney has been my provider for my eye care for about 15 years. He is absolutely the best.
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Dr. Burney was very helpful and a good listener.
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
I have had excellent experiences with Doctor Edward Burney.
Certifications & Memberships
- Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology
Education
Fellowship | Glaucoma
Glaucoma - Johns Hopkins Hospital (1985 - 1986)
Residency | Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology - University Hospitals Of Cleveland (1980 - 1983)
Internship | Rotating
Rotating - Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Cleveland (1978 - 1979)
Medical Education
Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine (1978)
Undergraduate
Ohio Dominican University (1974)
Industry Relationships
University Hospitals is committed to transparency in our interactions with industry partners, such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies. At UH, we disclose practitioner and their family members’ ownership and intellectual property rights that are or in the process of being commercialized. In addition, we disclose payments to employed practitioners of $5,000 or more from companies with which the practitioners interact as part of their professional activities. These practitioner-industry relationships assist in developing new drugs, devices and therapies and in providing medical education aimed at improving quality of care and enhancing clinical outcomes. At the same time, UH understands that these relationships may create a conflict of interest. In providing this information, UH desires to assist patients in talking with their practitioners about industry relationships and how those relationships may impact their medical care.
UH practitioners seek advance approval for certain new industry relationships. In addition, practitioners report their industry relationships and activities, as well as those of their immediate family members, to the UH Office of Outside Interests annually. We review these reports and implement management plans, as appropriate, to address conflicts of interest that may arise in connection with medical research, clinical care and purchasing decisions.
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As of December 31, 2016, Edward Burney did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.