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Edward Burney, MD

Edward Burney, MD

(4.9) , 54 Reviews
  • Specialty: Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology-Glaucoma
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  • Primary Location: 11100 Euclid Ave (0 mi.)
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  • Languages Spoken: English

Office Locations

UH Cleveland Medical Center Bolwell (0 mi.)

11100 Euclid Ave
Bolwell Ste 3200
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-3937

UH Landerbrook Health Center (7 mi.)

5850 Landerbrook Dr
Ste 306
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
216-844-3937

Biography: Edward Burney, MD

Expertise

  • Cataract and Lens Implant Surgery
  • Comprehensive Ophthalmology
  • Eye Exams
  • Glaucoma

Titles

  • Director, Anterior Segment Diseases and Surgery Center, UH Cleveland Medical Center
  • Professor, CWRU School of Medicine

Certifications & Memberships

  • Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology

Education

Fellowship | Glaucoma
Glaucoma - Johns Hopkins Hospital (1985 - 1986)

Residency | Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology - University Hospitals Of Cleveland (1980 - 1983)

Internship | Rotating
Rotating - Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Cleveland (1978 - 1979)

Medical Education
Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine (1978)

Undergraduate
Ohio Dominican University (1974)

About

Edward Burney, MD, FAAO, FACS, is a professor of ophthalmology in the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, the director of the Anterior Segment Group at UH Medical Group, and the Director of Ophthalmology at the Cleveland VA Medical Center’s Wade Park Campus in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated magna cum laude from Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, with a double major in biology and chemistry. In addition, he was the top premedical student in the honors program, and the university’s Central Ohio Heart Association Undergraduate Research Scholar. During that time he held multiple leadership positions on campus including three years as the president of the Black Student Union, two years as class representative to college council, and senior class vice president. Although he received offers of admission and full scholarships from the University of Michigan, The Ohio State University, Meharry Medical College, and Harvard, he chose Case Western Reserve University and attended on a full academic scholarship.

Upon graduation from Case Western Reserve University, he interned at Mt Sinai Hospital of Cleveland in both internal medicine and ophthalmology. He was enthusiastic about entering residency at University Hospitals, as this was the only hospital he interviewed at and ranked. Upon completion of residency, he was asked to join the full time faculty, as the first comprehensive trained ophthalmologist to join the staff. After two years of cataracts, plastics, glaucoma, retina detachments and a variety of lasers, Dr. Burney decided to specialize. He did a 13-month Glaucoma Fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins, with Dr. Harry Quigley. He then returned to Cleveland to practice as the first fellowship-trained physician in glaucoma at the University Hospitals of Cleveland and Chief of the Ophthalmology Service at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center.

During his tenure as director of the glaucoma service at University Hospitals, the service and his practice has grown rapidly with nearly 5,000 patient visits and 400 procedures a year while also leading the ophthalmology program at the VA. In addition, he is proud of the accomplishments at the VA Medical Center. In the last 28 years as chief, facilities have grown from a three-room eye clinic, into a 10,000 square foot facility, one that is second to none in this region in the ability to provide ophthalmic care. Their intraocular surgical simulator, the Eyesi machine, was a first in the region. There also is a one of a kind 65 inch 3­D surgical monitor viewing system in the operating room.

His selected accomplishments include: Best Doctors in America, every year since 1996, AAO Award for Best poster 2010, Expert Network Distinguished Doctor Award 2015, America’s Top Ophthalmologist 2016, America Best Physicians 2016, Mentor of the year Award, 2010, University Hospitals Vital’s Patient’s choice Award 2013, 14, 15, and 16 and VAMC Wings Award for outstanding leadership 2004.

Patient Experience Reviews

4.9 out of 5
- based on 178 Ratings
(5)
10/1/2024

Dr Burney is outstanding. It seems that they over schedule him so the wait times are often long. Once I get in to see him, he does not rush, and gives me the time I need.

(5)
10/1/2024

Dr. Burney was concerned and focused on my needs as his patient. He listened carefully to my concerns and gave me some samples of eye drops to be used for the condition I described. I felt at ease with Dr. Burney and I know he has my best health outcome at the forefront of my vision care. Nathan, took the photo of my eye and he was very pleasant and put me at ease. I noticed he sanitized the machine where I rested my forehead and chin and this was important for me because it showed he was aware of cleanliness and a sterile environment. The receptionist was warm and friendly upon my arrival and at the end of my visit when she schedule. ***

(5)
10/1/2024

Excellent doctor for my condition

(5)
10/1/2024

Everyone was professional and courteous.

(5)
10/1/2024

It was a great visit!

(5)
9/1/2024

Very good but will call on eye drops change.

(5)
9/1/2024

I lIke the provider, kind, concerned, thorough and he'll see me again. ***

(5)
9/1/2024

Very positive experience

(5)
9/1/2024

My visit with my was very good.

(5)
9/1/2024

Dr. Burney is always thorough with my exams. I appreciate his taking time to explain my eye problems In terms I can understand.

(5)
8/1/2024

Dr. Burney is an outstanding doctor. He explained and answered all my questions and concerns. *** I love him, and his staff.

(5)
8/1/2024

So far I am very pleased with this eye Dr,I'm hoping for corrective results from some Of my eye issues.

(5)
7/1/2024

Excellent care provided by my Physican and his entire staff. They are professional, sensitive to my needs, explain procedures clearly. Thankful service provided.

(5)
7/1/2024

Good

(5)
7/1/2024

Good experience, professional and caring atmosphere.

(5)
7/1/2024

Dr. Burney is an excellent eye doctor, is a consummate professional who runs a VERY professional office with VERY professional support staff. He is also an expert in his feel and I am honored to have him as a doctor.His staff represents him very well, he is about his business as are they, has superb communication skills as do his staff members and I am honored and fortunate to have him as my doctor. GG

(5)
7/1/2024

I appreciate Dr. Burney care, knowledge and patience with me. It means a lot when you are dealing with a health challenge.

(5)
7/1/2024

Dr. Burney is an absolute EXCELLENT physician. He cares about his patients and takes the time to explain things and makes sure you understand.

(5)
7/1/2024

The staff are always helpful & professional during the visit

(5)
7/1/2024

Very good

(5)
7/1/2024

I believe I have found the perfect provider for me.

(5)
6/1/2024

The Office is always clean and staff courteous!

(5)
6/1/2024

Dr. BURNEY always take good care of me make sure I understand what I need.

(5)
5/1/2024

Dr Burney is outstanding

(5)
5/1/2024

Dr. Burney is a well lukwd professional and when I have an appointment with him I know that he is always busy, with so many patients. But he always sits and explain in great detail where I understand what is happe6and if I have any concerns or worries, he will always address my issues. When I leave his office, I am more comfortable and relaxed.

(5)
5/1/2024

Everything went well, without any problems

(5)
5/1/2024

Fantastic doctor

(5)
5/1/2024

I trust him with my eyes he is very nice to answer.my concerns of not seeing clearer and being a diabetic doesn't help so Being on a sensor is very helpful for me. I really enjoy seeing him and I have my sister with me to ask question. And he explains this so good. And that is a blessing for me and my sister. To me he is the best. What a blessing this man is. Thank you for asking.

(5)
5/1/2024

Very good explanation for my concerns, overall great experience.

(5)
5/1/2024

Dr. Burney listens carefully and answers my concerns in layman's terms. He has a lot of patients, but spends the right amount of time with me. He is professional and I believe he cares about me as a patient.

(5)
4/1/2024

Dr Burney fabulous

(5)
4/1/2024

Dr. Burney is very king, a great listener, and overly rushed during visit. He's calm and patient. I appreciate his clinical expertise and bedside manner.

(5)
4/1/2024

Good visit

(5)
4/1/2024

Fantastic physician. The best ophthalmologist I have seen.

(5)
4/1/2024

Good experience

(5)
3/1/2024

I always receive the best care from all staff members as well as physician involved in my follow up care.

(5)
3/1/2024

Dr. Burney is knowledgeable. He clearly explains causes of problems. He clearly explains his plan to address those problems. He calibrates his response to the relative seriousness of the problem, and explains that thought process. He would be difficult to replace.

(5)
3/1/2024

Everyone in the office did their job well.

(5)
3/1/2024

Excellent experience by the whole department

(5)
2/1/2024

Dr. Burney is a wonderful doctor. My only concerns are the amount of time that I wait to see him.

(5)
2/1/2024

Good

(5)
2/1/2024

Dr. Burney is an excellent doctor. I would recommend him to everyone.

(5)
2/1/2024

I was very pleased with my care received. Thank you!

(5)
1/1/2024

Dr. Burney is an excellent Ophthalmologist. He is always "calm, cool and collected." He listens to any concerns. He explains what he's doing and why. Results are explained always with options for any required treatment. My family, friends and I, LOVE Dr. Burney! (I know I'm not being realistic, but, I never want him to retire.)

(5)
1/1/2024

Dr. Burney is one of the very best doctors I see (and I see a lot). ***

(5)
1/1/2024

The only thing is that when I told the provider about two meds that I needed new prescriptions for. The provider neglected to order one of the prescriptions.

(5)
1/1/2024

Dr. Burney is a thoughtful and caring physician.

(5)
1/1/2024

Very good

(5)
1/1/2024

It been all good

(5)
12/1/2023

Good experience with provider.

(5)
12/1/2023

Dr. Burney is exceptional Doctor. I travel from Hudson because I trust him.

(5)
12/1/2023

Everyone was very helpful and courteous.

(5)
12/1/2023

Excellent care.

(5)
12/1/2023

There was no bad experience.

Industry Relationships

University Hospitals is committed to transparency in our interactions with industry partners, such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies. At UH, we disclose practitioner and their family members’ ownership and intellectual property rights that are or in the process of being commercialized. In addition, we disclose payments to employed practitioners of $5,000 or more from companies with which the practitioners interact as part of their professional activities. These practitioner-industry relationships assist in developing new drugs, devices and therapies and in providing medical education aimed at improving quality of care and enhancing clinical outcomes. At the same time, UH understands that these relationships may create a conflict of interest. In providing this information, UH desires to assist patients in talking with their practitioners about industry relationships and how those relationships may impact their medical care.

UH practitioners seek advance approval for certain new industry relationships. In addition, practitioners report their industry relationships and activities, as well as those of their immediate family members, to the UH Office of Outside Interests annually. We review these reports and implement management plans, as appropriate, to address conflicts of interest that may arise in connection with medical research, clinical care and purchasing decisions.

View UH’s policy (PDF) on practitioner-industry relationships.

As of December 31, 2016, Edward Burney did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.