Michigan Cosmetic Design – Dr. Robert Burke

 

Welcome to Michigan Cosmetic Design PLLC. Founder and Director, Robert H. Burke M.D., Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. When Dr. Burke isn’t teaching cosmetic surgery, he performs minimally invasive cosmetic enhancements at his Ann Arbor salon.


His patients love his skills and the personal touch he provides with customized procedure strategies and reliable post-procedure aftercare for patient safety and best outcomes. Patients and their families from around the world have traveled to Ann Arbor for his expertise in creating the highest standards of natural looking beauty enhancement.

Curriculum Vitae and Career Highlights

Dr. Burke’s biography appears in: Who’s Who in the World; Who’s Who in America; Who’s Who in the Midwest; Who’s Who in Science and Engineering; Who’s Who in American Education; Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare.

Dr. Robert H. Burke completed two terms as Treasurer of the Executive Board of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

Dr. Burke was recognized for his decade of service as trustee, member of the executive board of directors, secretary, and two-term treasurer of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery at their annual meeting in San Diego February 11, 2017.

Examiner and Trustee of the Board of Directors of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.


Trustee, Secretary,  and Two Term Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 2008-17.


A regular contributor to the medical scientific literature and presenter at na/tional meetings. His original scientific studies on temperature changes and monitoring during laser assisted liposculpture in men and women to appear in the March 2012 and the March 2014  issues of the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. His research findings “Permanent tattoo removal using a Ruby laser with a unique oval beam for removal of resistant green and blue colors” (Astanza laser) were presented at the AACS annual scientific meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

EDUCATION

  • University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
  • University of Michigan School of Dentistry – D.D.S., 1971
  • University of Michigan Horace H. Rackham Graduate School – M.S.,1976
  • Michigan State University College of Human Medicine –M.D., 1980
  • POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION
  • St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • University of Michigan Medical Center (Chief Resident)
  • Newman Cosmetic Surgery Center (an affiliate of Graduate Hospital Philadelphia)

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

  • Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Surgical Services, Clinical Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Clinical Professor of Facial Plastic Surgery
  • University of Michigan, Maxillofacial Surgery, Adjunct Clinical Professor 2001-2017

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Editorial board of the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery  (2007-16) and Maxillofacial Surgery section editor for the International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery.
  • American Association of Orthodontics Award of Special Merit for research.
  • Dr. Burke completed a 7-year study of the teardrop-shaped saline breast implant and presented his final results at the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery annual scientific meeting in Orlando Florida.
  • Researcher, FDA pre-approval study of cohesive gel silicone breast implants. A ten year FDA approved study of these implants has just been completed.
  • Researcher in Mentor and Allergen FDA post-approval silicone breast implant studies.
  • Principal investigator of IRB approved pilot study of the use of the cold Erconia laser for TMJ pain control.
  • ”Miembro de Honor” of the Asociacion Argentina de Medicina y Cirugia Cosmetica.
  • The Meso American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (MSACS), invited Dr. Burke to be an “Invited Professor” in San Salvador, El Salvador.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American College of Surgeons, Fellow
  • American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Fellow, Life Member,  and Past President
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Emeritus Fellow (Past Board Member, Secretary, Two Term Treasurer) 1992-2017
  • American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery
  • American Medical Association

ELECTED OFFICES

EDITORIAL BOARDS

  • Editorial board American Health and Beauty
  • Editorial board American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery 2007-16.
  • Editorial board “New You” magazine 2008-10.
  • Maxillofacial Surgery Section Editor International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery
  • Guest Editor American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery
  • Editorial Advisory Board Topics in Pain Management
  • Founding Editor “SURGE” 2007-2010.
  • AWARDS AND HONORS
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society
  • Great Lakes Society of Oral Surgeons Award
  • Award of Merit, American Association of Orthodontists
  • Delta Sigma Delta life member (alpha chapter)
  • President’s Award Michigan State Medical Society (2 time recipient)
  • European Society of Aesthetic Surgery, Award of Merit
  • Master Certificate, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • President’s Award American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Award for Excellence in Cosmetic Surgery Education (American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery)
  • “Miembro de Honor” of the Asociacion Argentina de Medicina y Cirugia Cosmetica


BIOGRAPHY : PROFILED IN

  • Who’s Who in the World
  • Who’s Who in America
  • Who’s Who in the Midwest
  • Who’s Who in Science and Engineering
  • Who’s Who in American Education
  • Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

EMERITUS HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

  • St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor
  • Herrick Memorial Hospital, Tecumseh
  • Bixby Medical Center, Adrian