Robert Burnham Jr., M.D.

Dr. Robert Burnham is a fellowship-trained orthopedic doctor specializing in total joint and general orthopedics, including caring for various ailments of the hip and knee in adults. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association.

Dr. Burnham treats a myriad of conditions, including but not limited to hip and knee arthritis, failed hip and knee replacements, lower extremity fractures (hip, femur, knee, tibia). He has extensive training in several surgical procedures, including total and partial knee replacements, and anterior approach hip replacements.

As an orthopedic doctor, patient care is always at the forefront of Dr. Burnham’s mind, and he believes that each and every patient should be treated as if they were his own family. He believes that each patient should have a thorough understanding of their specific condition and be able to choose the best treatment option for themselves.

Dr. Burnham has already contributed several peer-reviewed research articles, including work on the surgical fixation of bimalleolar equivalent ankle fractures, bioresorbable polymer anchors, knee range of motion after total knee arthroplasty, and more.

He has also won several grants, including the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) Research Start-Up Grant to conduct his research on the effect of knee height asymmetry on gait biomechanics. Dr. Burnham also won the Schwartz Internship & Traveling Fellowship Award, which is given to one graduating chief resident at Loyola to pursue a 4- to 6-week experience to enhance learning regarding individual practice plans or humanitarian value.

Outside of the office, Dr. Burnham enjoys spending time with his family, specifically engaging in outdoor activities, such as hiking, pickleball, biking, and skiing and snowboarding. He particularly enjoys traveling to other countries to experience the food and culture and meeting new people.