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Dr. Adam Burdick, MD

Dr. Adam Burdick, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Adam Burdick, MD is a neurosurgeon in La Jolla, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Burdick has extensive experience in Cranial Neurosurgery. He graduated from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Green Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

9898 Genesee Ave La Jolla, CA 92037
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Dr. Burdick's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Burdick

3.5
17 ratings, 9 with a written review
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3 star
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Lumbar surgery
Dr Burdick is a GREAT surgeon!I'm one month post op from lumbar surgery and I feel exceptionally good.This was my 6th lumbar surgery, the only one done by Dr. Burdick, and it was by FAR the best outcome of them all, hands down.Highest recommendation!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 23, 2024
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TALENTED LIFE CHANGING SURGEON
Dr. Burdick performed deep brain stimulation surgery on me. He exuded confidence and made me feel hopeful about the surgery which was a success. He's a great guy too with a terrific sense of humor. It seems to me that all the negative reviews about him being rude are written by the same person. Judge for yourself when you meet him. Dr. Burdick is both a great neurosurgeon and person.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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John Burke – Jan 04, 2023
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Quickly in & out of my room. Rude, arrogant, dismissive, & failed to assist me. Then lied in writing his progress notes in conflict with OR notes of Dr Uchiayama my surgeon.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 others found this helpful
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stephanie salter RN – Oct 14, 2021
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Excellent. Met with Dr. Burdick to discuss DBS (deep brain surgery) for Parkinson's. Dr. Burdick answered my questions and preformed the surgery. I'd strongly recommend Dr. Burdick.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Dec 08, 2020
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Dissmissive, rude, and not current with medical advances. I asked about the use of a prescription and he answered, "every treatment has risks and we want to avoid risks." Exact quote. He said nothing more. He then stared at me for 10 straight seconds in silence.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Oct 16, 2020
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RUDE
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Robert s lassiter – Oct 05, 2019
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Dr. Adam Burdick (neurosurgeon) is the worst doctor I have ever seen/met. He was dismissive, condescending, cocky, and unempathetic. I could go on and on to describe his extremely horrible bedside manner. I refuse to have someone with his negative demeanor to treat me and, therefore, requested another neurosurgeon to treat my pituitary tumor and symptoms. Doctors should have empathy and kindness for their patients. Dr. Burdick has neither qualities and many others. My visit with Dr. Burdick left me feeling even worse.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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KGL – Jul 26, 2019
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I thought he was a bit rude and dismissive. I will be looking for another doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Olivia – Jul 27, 2018
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I was referred to Dr. Burdick by my primary care physician. Dr. Burdick spent close to an hour with me, explaining the procedure I asked him about. He answered all of my questions, and I left feeling really positive about my future. Dr. Burdick has a very calm manner about himself, and showed me great respect. I am so glad to be in his care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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San Diego, CA – Jun 14, 2016
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care philosophy

Adam Burdick, MD, treats patients with general neurological conditions of the brain and spine. As a neurosurgeon, he performs general cranial surgery for biopsies, tumors, hemorrhages, hydrocephalus and Chiari malformation, as well as stereotactic...read more

biography

Adam Burdick, MD, treats patients with general neurological conditions of the brain and spine. As a neurosurgeon, he performs general cranial surgery for biopsies, tumors, hemorrhages, hydrocephalus and Chiari malformation, as well as stereotactic...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Georgetown University / Medical Center

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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    Locations

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion9898 Genesee Ave La Jolla, CA 92037
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    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo15004 Innovation Dr San Diego, CA 92128
    2

    Scripps Clinic Rancho San Diego - Calle Verde

    Scripps Clinic Rancho San Diego - Calle Verde10862 Calle Verde La Mesa, CA 91941
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    Scripps Green Hospital

    Scripps Green Hospital10666 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, CA 92037
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