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Dr. Robert Matthew Burkes, MD, MSCR

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

University of Toledo College of Medicine

Professional interests include: pleurisy, tuberculosis (TB), chronic bronchitis, and more.

3130 Highland Avenue Floor 2
Cincinnati, OH 45219

(513) 584-4061

Dr. Robert Matthew Burkes, MD, MSCR is a pulmonologist in Cincinnati, OH specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine. Dr. Robert Matthew Burkes, MD, MSCR is affiliated with UC Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PHYSICIANS COMPANY LLC.

Office Locations

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151 West Galbraith Road
Cincinnati, OH 45216

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200 Albert Sabin Way Suite 3041
Cincinnati, OH 45267

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234 Goodman Street
Cincinnati, OH 45219

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3130 Highland Avenue Floor 2
Cincinnati, OH 45219

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3188 Bellevue Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219

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3200 Burnett Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45229

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3200 Vine Street Cincinnati Vamc (539)
Cincinnati, OH 45220

Some issues Dr. Robert Matthew Burkes, MD, MSCR can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

hospital care	27
inpatient care	27

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	89
inpatient care	89

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	47
Dementia	15
Cancer	20

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Matthew Burkes, MD, MSCR for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Matthew Burkes, MD, MSCR treated as a pulmonologist in Cincinnati, OH were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

doctor visit	69
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
pulmonary testing	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Matthew Burkes, MD, MSCR.

**Gender**
Male	5
Female	8

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	6
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	5

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Matthew Burkes, MD, MSCR From 2019 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Matthew Burkes, MD, MSCR treated were hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	15
High Cholesterol	11
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	8
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Dementia	1
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Matthew Burkes, MD, MSCR graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Louisville Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine 016 American Board of Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease) 11-2 019 and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine

Residency: University of Louisville Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine 016 American Board of Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease) 11-2 019 (2008)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Matthew Burkes, MD, MSCR is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC Health

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PHYSICIANS COMPANY LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert Matthew Burkes, MD, MSCR. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Baxter Healthcare	$20 Hillrom - Life 2000 Ventilation System $20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$15 $15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$20
Education	$15

Research Payments

Dr. Robert Matthew Burkes, MD, MSCR has received 6 research payments totaling $45,123.

Biography

Dr. Robert Burkes sees patients in Cincinnati, OH. His medical specialties are adult critical care and adult pulmonology. He attended the University of Toledo College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Louisville for residency. Clinical interests for Dr. Burkes include hemoptysis, shortness of breath (dyspnea), and intensive care. He is professionally affiliated with UC Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.