Profile of Richard A. Burgett, Dr

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

Procedures of Richard A. Burgett, Dr ⁽²¹⁾

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Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Fort Wayne:	Ranked in IN:	Ranked in US:
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Fort Wayne:	Ranked in IN:	Ranked in US:
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Fort Wayne:	Ranked in IN:	Ranked in US:
Latisse Latisse is an eyelash serum that boosts hair growth for longer, thicker, fuller lashes.	Ranked in Fort Wayne:	Ranked in IN:	Ranked in US:
Facial Rejuvenation Facial rejuvenation is a cosmetic treatment which aims to restore a youthful appearance to the human face.	Ranked in Fort Wayne:	Ranked in IN:	Ranked in US:
Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.	Ranked in Fort Wayne:	Ranked in IN:	Ranked in US:
Restylane The Restylane product line of injectable fillers temporarily adds volume to plump lips, lift cheeks, smooth wrinkles, fill in scars and under-eye hollows, and rejuvenate aging hands.	Ranked in Fort Wayne:	Ranked in IN:	Ranked in US:
Radiesse Radiesse is an injectable filler that can add fullness or minimize fine lines and wrinkles in the face or hands to restore a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Fort Wayne:	Ranked in IN:	Ranked in US:
Xeomin Xeomin is an injectable neurotoxin that temporarily relaxes muscles to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles created by dynamic facial movements, such as smiling, frowning, or raising your eyebrows.	Ranked in Fort Wayne:	Ranked in IN:	Ranked in US:
Skin Lesion Removal This technique involves removing a skin lesion in the deeper levels of the skin down to the fatty layer under the skin.	Ranked in Fort Wayne:	Ranked in IN:	Ranked in US:
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Fort Wayne:	Ranked in IN:	Ranked in US:
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Fort Wayne:	Ranked in IN:	Ranked in US:
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in Fort Wayne:	Ranked in IN:	Ranked in US:
Juvederm Juvéderm injected beneath the skin, the gel-like substance instantly helps smooth lines and wrinkles, soften creases, enhance facial contours, and restore lost volume.	Ranked in Fort Wayne:	Ranked in IN:	Ranked in US:
Sculptra Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable filler that can smooth deep wrinkles like marionette lines, as well as restore volume and firmness to areas like the cheeks and temples.	Ranked in Fort Wayne:	Ranked in IN:	Ranked in US:
Skin Rejuvenation Skin rejuvenation treatment options include a variety of nonsurgical techniques and cosmetic procedures that are done to correct fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, and brown spots in order to restore the skin.	Ranked in Fort Wayne:	Ranked in IN:	Ranked in US:
Enucleation Enucleation is the removal of the eye that leaves the eye muscles and remaining orbital contents intact.	Ranked in Fort Wayne:	Ranked in IN:	Ranked in US:
Craniofacial Surgery Craniofacial surgery is a surgical subspecialty that deals with congenital and acquired deformities of the head, skull, face, neck, jaws and associated structures.	Ranked in Fort Wayne:	Ranked in IN:	Ranked in US:
Tear Duct Surgery Tear duct surgery is a type of surgery done to create a new tear drain between your eyes and your nose.	Ranked in Fort Wayne:	Ranked in IN:	Ranked in US:
Thyroid Eye Disease Treatment Thyroid eye disease treatment involves steps to protect the eye as the disease runs its course.	Ranked in Fort Wayne:	Ranked in IN:	Ranked in US:
Traumatic Injury Reconstruction Traumatic injury reconstruction surgery helps people who have been in car crashes, lost limbs during work-related incidents, or have been affected by a wide range of other traumatic situations.	Ranked in Fort Wayne:	Ranked in IN:	Ranked in US: