
James J Burke II MD
Gynecologic Oncology, Minimally Invasive / Endoscopic Surgery
The Donald G. Gallup MD Scholar of Gynecological Oncology, Professor and Director, Gynecologic Oncology, Mercer University School of Medicine, Savannah Campus
4700 Waters AveSavannah, GA 31404
Fax+1 912-350-3932
Overview of Dr. Burke
Dr. James Burke II is an Obstetrics & Gynecology specialist based in Savannah, GA, with subspecialties in Gynecologic Oncology and Minimally Invasive/Endoscopic Surgery. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University in 1990 and completed his residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, followed by a fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Michigan. Dr. Burke is currently a physician at Memorial Health University Physicians and a professor at Mercer University Health Sciences Center. His expertise includes management of gynecological malignancies such as ovarian, cervical, vulvar endometrial carcinoma. In addition, he manages preinvasive diseases of the lower female genital tract such as abnormal pap tests, vulvar diseases and vaginal diseases. He has contributed significantly to research with multiple publications in esteemed journals and seminal text gynecological text books. He has also participated in several clinical trials focused cancer therapies. He is a member of major medical organizations focusing on women's health care and women's malignancies. Because of his expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques, he also cares for women with complex benign gynecological diseases such as endometriosis.
Education & Training
University of MichiganFellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 1994 - 1997
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1990 - 1994
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 1990
Certifications & Licensure
GA State Medical License 1998 - 2027
SC State Medical License 2023 - 2023
TN State Medical License 1997 - 2010
IL State Medical License 1990 - 2005
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- Member Society of Gynecologic Oncology, 1994-2017
Clinical Trials
- Use of MCT Oil for Enhancement of Weight Loss and Glycemic Control in Obese Diabetic Patients Start of enrollment: 2004 Jul 01
- Prospective Randomized Evaluation Of Celecoxib Integrated Safety Vs Ibuprofen Or Naproxen Start of enrollment: 2006 Oct 04
- Radiation Therapy With or Without Cisplatin in Treating Patients With Recurrent Endometrial Cancer Start of enrollment: 2008 Feb 25
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 21 citationsCirculating Tumor Cells In Advanced Cervical Cancer: NRG Oncology—Gynecologic Oncology Group Study 240 (NCT 00803062)Krishnansu S. Tewari, Michael W. Sill, Bradley J. Monk, Richard T. Penson, David H. Moore
Molecular Cancer Therapeutics. 2020-08-26 - 249 citationsPhase III Trial: Adjuvant Pelvic Radiation Therapy Versus Vaginal Brachytherapy Plus Paclitaxel/Carboplatin in High-Intermediate and High-Risk Early-Stage Endometrial ...Marcus E. Randall, Virginia L. Filiaci, D. Scott McMeekin, Vivian E. von Gruenigen, Helen J. Huang
Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2019-04-17 - 20 citationsTumor mutational analysis of GOG248, a phase II study of temsirolimus or temsirolimus and alternating megestrol acetate and tamoxifen for advanced endometrial cancer (...Andrea P. Myers, Virginia L. Filiaci, Yuping Zhang, Michael L. Pearl, Kian Behbakht
Gynecologic Oncology. 2016-04-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Georgia Blue Choice HMO
BCBS Georgia BlueChoice Option POS
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPOFirst Health PPO
Great West PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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