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Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO

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(148 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vascular Neurology

New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (1999)

Professional interests include: stroke, speech sound production evaluation, neuropsychological testing, and more.

5454 Wisconsin Avenue 11th Floor
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

(301) 215-9420

Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO is a vascular neurologist in Chevy Chase, MD specializing in vascular neurology. She graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO is affiliated with MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Harbor Hospital and MedStar St. Mary s Hospital.

Office Locations

5454 Wisconsin Avenue 11th Floor
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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1133 21st Street NW Building 2, 5th floor
Washington, DC 20036

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3800 Reservoir Road, NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20007

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Some issues Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO can help you with:

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

Hemorrhagic Stroke

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain suddenly ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage. Hemorrhagic strokes are less common than ischemic strokes, and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Hemorrhagic strokes are particularly dangerous, as they may go undetected. For example, someone who forcefully hits his head may simply ice his wound and not seek medical treatment, unaware that blood is leaking into his brain from a ruptured vessel. When blood leaks into the brain, the blood gathers and begins to compress the brain tissue. At the same time, the damaged vessel does not deliver blood as it normally does. Since the brain cannot function without a steady supply of blood oxygen and nutrients, the brain begins to die and may cease functioning. Hemorrhagic strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, and physical functioning and may even cause death.

Certain risk factors may increase one's likelihood for developing a hemorrhagic stroke:

High blood pressure
Bleeding disorders (such as hemophilia)
Blood vessel abnormalities
Brain tumor
Liver disease
Drug abuse

There are two types of hemorrhagic stroke: intracranial hemorrhage stroke and subarachnoid hemorrhage stroke. Intracranial hemorrhages cause bleeding inside of the brain, while subarachnoid hemorrhages happen when bleeding occurs in the region between the brain membrane and the brain. Both types of hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment, which can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of hemorrhagic stroke include:

Fever
Disorientation or confusion
Difficulty speaking
Difficulty walking
Impaired vision
Weakness in the face, legs, or arms
Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment generally begins immediately if a stroke is detected.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges) rupture, surgery might be performed to stem the bleeding. Another treatment is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) is used to place a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. A similar technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Hemorrhagic stroke patients who may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from a neurologist, who can develop individual treatment plans, and rehabilitation psychologists who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, rehabilitation from hemorrhagic stroke can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of hemorrhagic stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately, since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate hemorrhagic stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	198
hospital care	339
inpatient care	339

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	225
hospital care	465
inpatient care	465

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	167
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	40
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	63
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	227
hospital care	467
inpatient care	467

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	182
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	40
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	63
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Dementia	25
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	244
hospital care	590
inpatient care	590

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	454

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	432
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	82
Less than 65	174

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	69
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	32
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	190
hospital care	510
inpatient care	510

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	196
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	43
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	66
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	48
Dementia	32
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	172
hospital care	611
inpatient care	611

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	182
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	46
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	65
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	47
Dementia	32
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	171
hospital care	610
inpatient care	610

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	205
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	45
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	63
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	53
Dementia	31
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	141
hospital care	633
inpatient care	633

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	194
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	43
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	68
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	54
Dementia	35
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	151
hospital care	417
inpatient care	417

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	182
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	40
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	61
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	46
Dementia	35
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	176
hospital care	356
inpatient care	356

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	165
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	47
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	67
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	43
Dementia	37
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	88
hospital care	236
inpatient care	236

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	85
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	31
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	47
Dementia	31
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	195
hospital care	274
inpatient care	274

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	122
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	49
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	46
Dementia	27
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Chevy Chase, MD were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	181
hospital care	459
inpatient care	459

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	176
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	124
Hispanic	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	98
85 and over	42
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	123

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	61
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Cancer	12
Dementia	28

Education & Training

Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999. She completed residency at Montefiore Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (1999)

Residency: Montefiore Medical Center (2000)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurology

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Health

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

MedStar Harbor Hospital

MedStar St. Mary s Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), OCI Direct (HMO), Medicare Direct, Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Better Health of Virginia, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open POS Plus, Core Essential (HMO), IH-Open EPO Plus, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Aetna Classic 5000PD, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Choice POS II Open Access, Employee Health Plan, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, CareFirst MedStar Select PPO and Aetna Classic 3500.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 148 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Chevy Chase, MD.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-08

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Amazing, thorough, compassionate, insightful. Best doctor I could have had. I'm 52 and suffered a stroke - this was the best possible experience I could have had w/a neurologist. I will follow wherever she goes!!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-16

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Good experience - couldn't be better.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-06-29

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Burger was excellent.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-23

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Dr. Burger is amazing!

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,151 Solitaire $1,151
Genentech USA, Inc.	$422 Activase $422
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$240 APTIOM $240
Medtronic, Inc.	$154 SOLITAIRE X $101	Solitaire $39	LINQ II $13
Biogen Idec Inc.	$79 TYSABRI $42	TECFIDERA $37
Other	$319 Vimpat $58	Pradaxa $58	Trellis $49	ELIQUIS $29	Thrombectomy $26	Other $100

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,458
Travel and Lodging	$828
Education	$79

Research Payments

Dr. Kathleen M. Burger, DO has received 27 research payments totaling $13,884.

Biography

Dr. Kathleen Burger's medical specialty is vascular neurology. The average patient rating for Dr. Burger is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Burger include carotid endarterectomy, swallowing problems (dysphagia), and CT scan. She most likely takes Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. Before completing her residency at Montefiore Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Burger attended medical school at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is professionally affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Chevy Chase, MD.