Daniel S. Burrus, M.D.
Baptist Office
Skyline Office
Dr.
Burrus graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical
School in 1986. After completing a residency in orthopaedic
surgery at Vanderbilt University, he performed a fellowship
in surgery of the spine at Vanderbilt University Hospital.
He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. Burrus joined Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance in 1994
along with his partners from Orthopaedic Surgical Associates.
He specializes in general orthopaedics with a focus on spine
surgery. Dr. Burrus is a member of the medical staff at Baptist
Hospital, Centennial Medical Center, Skyline Medical Center,
and Saint Thomas Hospital. He has researched subjects such
as "Long-term Effects of Femoral Shaft Fractures in Pediatrics
Patients" and has presented his findings to the Orthopaedics
Trauma Association in Seattle, Washington.
Before attending medical school and moving to Nashville,
Dr. Burrus studied at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi
where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and received
the undergraduate Analytical Chemistry Award.
Dr. Burrus and his wife have three children. He enjoys playing
in golf tournaments as well as hunting and skiing.
Education
Medical School University of Mississippi Medical School
Jackson, MS (M.D. 1986)
Undergraduate Millsaps College
Jackson, MS (B.S. 1982)
Professional Training
Fellowship
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Spine Surgery
1992 - 1993
Residency
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Orthopaedic Surgery
1987 - 1991
Internship
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
General Surgery
1986 - 1987
Honors & Awards
Undergraduate Analytical Chemistry Award
Cum Laude - Undergraduate
Professional Organization Membership
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Nashville Orthopaedic Society
Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Society
Nashville Academy of Medicine
Tennessee Medical Association
Professional Presentations, Publications and Research
Long Term Effects of Femoral Shaft Fractures in Pediatric
Patients.
Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, 1990