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Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD

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(Burke J. Brooks Jr., MD)

(159 Ratings)

Specializes in: Oncology (Cancer Care), General Practice, Medical Oncology and Hematology (Blood Disorders)

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport

17050 Medical Center Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

(225) 761-5410

Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD is an oncologist in Baton Rouge, LA specializing in oncology (cancer care), general practice, medical oncology and hematology (blood disorders). He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD is affiliated with Ochsner Health and Ochsner Medical Center.

Office Locations

17050 Medical Center Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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In The News

“Burke Brooks, MD, of the Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA, was optimistic about the trial results but cautioned that the treatment was not necessarily safe.”—"Brain Cancer: Did '60 Minutes' Report Raise False Hope?", MedPage Today, March 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD treated as an oncologist in Baton Rouge, LA during 2012 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
bone marrow tests	28
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	1175
hospital care	202
inpatient care	180
lab tests	232
preventive care	31
vaccines	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD treated as an oncologist in Baton Rouge, LA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1458
hospital care	222
inpatient care	222
lab tests	95

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	46
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD treated as an oncologist in Baton Rouge, LA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1379
hospital care	234
inpatient care	234

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	36
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD treated as an oncologist in Baton Rouge, LA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1184
hospital care	179
inpatient care	179

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	64
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD treated as an oncologist in Baton Rouge, LA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1211
hospital care	217
inpatient care	217

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	39
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD treated as an oncologist in Baton Rouge, LA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1408
hospital care	240
inpatient care	240

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	107
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	32
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD treated as an oncologist in Baton Rouge, LA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1487
hospital care	337
inpatient care	337

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	140
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	35
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD treated as an oncologist in Baton Rouge, LA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1263
hospital care	223
inpatient care	223

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	120
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	36
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD treated as an oncologist in Baton Rouge, LA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1110
hospital care	143
inpatient care	143

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	39
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD treated as an oncologist in Baton Rouge, LA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1185
hospital care	165
inpatient care	165

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	142
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	48
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD treated as an oncologist in Baton Rouge, LA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	902
hospital care	151
inpatient care	151

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	133
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	34
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD treated as an oncologist in Baton Rouge, LA were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and preventive care.

aspiration	14
bone marrow tests	28
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	1251
hospital care	210
inpatient care	208
lab tests	163
preventive care	31
vaccines	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	58
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	242
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	97
85 and over	37
Less than 65	69
65 to 74	164

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and cancer.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	33

Education & Training

Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. He completed residency at Charity Hospital/LSU Division - Year Completed. He is certified by the Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology and has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport

Residency: Charity Hospital/LSU Division - Year Completed (1983)

Board Certification: Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ochsner Health

Ochsner Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 159 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Baton Rouge, LA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
COMSORT, Inc	$550 KEYTRUDA $300	EMEND $250
Sirtex Medical Inc	$125 SIR-Spheres microspheres $125
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$123 $123
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$120 SOLIRIS $118	Strensiq $2
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$110 JEVTANA $110
Other	$443 OPDIVO $102	XGEVA $73	KEYTRUDA $72	BRUKINSA $52	ADCETRIS $25	Other $120

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$774
Consulting Fee	$550
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$110
Education	$37

Research Payments

Dr. Burke J. Brooks JR., MD has received 10 research payments totaling $64,503.

Biography

Dr. Burke Brooks' areas of specialization are general practice, medical oncology, and hematology (blood disorders). He is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. Dr. Brooks's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to Yext, Dr. Brooks is currently accepting new patients at his office in Baton Rouge, LA.