Appointments and Honors
Co-Chair Global Ophthalmology Initiatives
ASOPRS Fellowship Faculty
Subspecialty
Oculoplastic, reconstructive and orbital surgery
Medical and Surgical Interests
- Botox®, fillers
- Corneal neurotization
- Cosmetic blepharoplasty, Asian blepharoplasty
- Eyelid surgery, ptosis, ectropion, entropion
- Eyelid and orbital tumors, cancer reconstruction
- Facial nerve palsy, blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Pediatric ptosis, congenital birth defects
- Tear duct disorders
- Thyroid eye disease
Research Interests
- Ophthalmic reconstructive and cosmetic surgery
Research Highlights
Dr. Burkat and Mark Lucarelli, MD, co-pioneered the clinical usefulness of orbital and facial Time-Resolved Imaging of Contrast KineticS (TRICKS) magnetic resonance angiography. Dr. Burkat reviewed 49 patient records that underwent TRICKS magnetic resonance angiography as a result of mass head and neck lesions. The 3D, high-resolution imaging and enhancement helped to clarify the diagnosis and treatment in 19 cases. The importance of TRICKS magnetic resonance imaging is highlighted as a minimally invasive and safe instrument for high resolution vascular mapping.
Clinical usefulness of orbital and facial Time-Resolved Imaging of Contrast KineticS (TRICKS) magnetic resonance angiography
Dr. Burkat is considered an expert in orbito-facial prosthesis and in 2016 published a retrospective case series on successful surgeries where she outlines preoperative planning and recommendations for successful operative outcomes for the benefit of patient care.
Osseointegrated implants for orbito-facial prostheses: preoperative planning tips and intraoperative pearls
Education
Fellowships: Ophthalmic Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI; Facial Cosmetic Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI
Residency: Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Internship: Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY