James A Burks MD FACS

Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon

15211 Vanowen StreetSuite 305Van Nuys, CA 91405
Phone+1 818-849-6858

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Summary

James Burks, MD, is a vascular surgeon based in Van Nuys, CA, with an extensive educational background, completing his medical degree at New York University School of Medicine in 1995, followed by a residency in surgery at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and a fellowship in vascular surgery at Mt. Sinai Medical Center. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the San Fernando Valley including Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Providence Holy Cross Hospital, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center and Providence St. Joseph's Hospital. Dr. Burks specializes in peripheral vascular disease, varicose veins, carotid disease, aortic surgery, and endovascular surgery. His published research includes works on angioplasty, aortic stent grafting, and endovascular treatments, recognized through citations by fellow professionals. He has received honors, including being named a Top Doctor by multiple organizations.

Education & Training

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiFellowship, Vascular Surgery - Independent, 2000 - 2002
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Surgery, 1995 - 2000
New York University School of MedicineClass of 1995

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2011 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2003 - 2015
NY State Medical License 1999 - 2004
American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top Doctor Los Angeles Magazine, 2025
Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2010-2025
Top Doctor Modern Luxury Los Angeles, 2022-2024

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

13 citations
Recent advances in peripheral angioplasty and stenting.
Peter L. Faries, Nicholas J. Morrissey, Victoria Teodorescu, Edwin C. Gravereaux, James A. Burks
Angiology. 2002-11-01
9 citations
Abdominal aortic aneurysmorrhaphy and cholelithiasis in the era of endovascular surgery.
Hadley Cadot, Addis, Peter L. Faries, Antonio Carroccio, James A. Burks
The American Surgeon. 2002-10-01
136 citations
Predicting iliac limb occlusions after bifurcated aortic stent grafting: Anatomic and device-related causes
Alfio Carroccio, Peter L. Faries, Nicholas J. Morrissey, Victoria Teodorescu, James A. Burks
Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2002-10-01