Richard A. BurgettDr

Dr. Burgett enjoys a vibrant practice joining patient care and medical education. With a primary focus on patient care, he also serves as an Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology in the Department of Ophthalmology of Indiana University.

Dr. Burgett has maintained a strong emphasis on teaching by being a clinical instructor for the Indiana University Department of Ophthalmology. In this capacity, he instructs ophthalmology residents, transitional interns, and upper level medical students. Additionally he has written articles and book chapters on a variety of topics relevant to ophthalmic plastic surgery. He held long tenures directing the annual Orbital Anatomy Course at Methodist Research Institute and the Methodist Multidisciplinary Trauma Committee. Dr. Burgett is a native of Indianapolis. In his spare time he enjoys family, bicycling, travel, barbecue, Notre Dame Football, and Duke basketball.

Specialty Interests

• Orbital oncology
• Orbital trauma
• Graves orbitopathy
• Enucleation and anophthalmic socket
• Reconstructive and cosmetic eyelid surgery
• Lacrimal diseases

Education and Training

• B.A.-Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana
• MM.D.-Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
• Internship--Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana
• Residency--Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
• Fellowship (Neuro-ophthalmology)--Indiana University School of Medicine, Midwest Eye Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana
• Fellowship (Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery)--Indiana University School of Medicine, Midwest Eye Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana

Certification/Special Training

• American Board of Ophthalmology
• American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons