PHOENIX – OrthoArizona is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Robert Burnham Jr., M.D. to the Total Joint service line. Dr. Burnham will serve patients out of OrthoArizona’s Peoria, Avondale and Litchfield Park locations.

Dr. Burnham attended medical school at the University of Kansas, and then went on to complete his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Loyola University Medical Center. He furthered his training with a fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at the Holy Cross Hospital.

He has interest in a myriad of conditions, including but not limited to hip & knee arthritis, failed hip & 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.

Dr. Burnham already 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 Travelling Fellowship Award given to one graduating chief resident at Loyola to pursue a 4-6 week experience to enhance learning regarding individual practice plan 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/snowboarding. He particularly enjoys traveling to other countries to experience the food, culture, and meeting new people.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Taylor, call (623) 846-76148 or visit orthoarizona.org/request-appointment!