David Scott Burkett M.D.
Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
4864 Jackson Street Monroe LA, 71202About
Dr. David Scott Burkett is an Electrophysiologist and Invasive Cardiologist practicing in Monroe, LA. since 2004. Dr. Burkett specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Burkett also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life. He also subspecializes in the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal cardiac rhythms like atrial fibrillation. He specializes in cardiac ablations for abnormal cardiac rhythms in an attempt to cure them. He also treat Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine : Houston Medicine 1999
Baylor College of Medicine : Houston Cardiology 2002
Northwestern University : Chicago Cardiac Electrophysiology 2004
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1996
Board Certification
Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief of Cardiology University Health - Monroe 2013 - 2017
Awards
- Top Doctor / Cardiologist Award 2018 City of Monroe
Professional Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
- American Society of Echocardiography
- Heart Rhythm Society
- American Medical Association
- American Heart Association
Areas of research
Atrial FibrillationDavid Scott Burkett M.D.'s Practice location
David Scott Burkett M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Burkett
Recommended Articles
- Tall Women Have Higher Risk of Cancer
According to a new study published online in the Lancet Oncology, taller women may have a greater risk for a variety of cancers, when compared to shorter women. Many earlier studies also have shown the link between height and increased risk of cancer; the reason for this link is still unclear....
- Study Identifies the Link Between Trauma and Lupus in Women
In one of the biggest ever cohort studies in the United States, the link between the incidence of trauma and lupus in women has been established.Autoimmune diseases have perplexed specialists in the medical community for decades, as there is no single reason that seems to explain the cause of the...
- Bone Health Drugs for Breast Cancer
Like any other drug or therapy, breast cancer treatment also has its own side effects. One of the side effects of breast cancer treatment is rapid bone loss leading to osteoporosis. The following are treatments for breast cancer that can significantly cause bone loss:...
- What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia refers to a disorder characterized by disability in reading. This is a very common learning disability and is found to affect a large percentage of people in the country. Children with this learning disorder are found to have normal vision and intelligence. In many cases, the condition...
- "Laverne & Shirley" Star Penny Marshall Has Died Due to Complications of Diabetes
Best known for her role as Larverne DeFazio, actress and director Penny Marshall captured American audiences’ hearts. Marshall saw a lot of success throughout her career. She was the first female director to ever gross more than $100 million with her movie “Big,” starring Tom Hanks. Another...
- What Makes Zumba Such an Effective Workout?
Zumba is a popular alternative fitness routine for many people. It is commonly known as a party exercise, or a fun exercise, rather than the traditional workout regimen. A few years back, this fitness plan took the fitness world by storm, and is still popular among people who love to dance and shake...