November 3, 2025 – HCA Florida Highlands Hospital is delighted to welcome Dr. Brian Burke, M.D., FAAOS, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, to HCA Florida Highlands Medical Specialists – Orthopedics in Sebring.
With more than 24 years in practice, Dr. Burke has performed thousands of procedures across nearly every facet of orthopedics. His extensive background includes more than a decade of Level I and II trauma care, where he treated severe, emergency injuries demanding immediate and highly skilled attention. This wide-ranging experience, from high-volume elective surgeries to complex revision arthroplasty, means Dr. Burke is exceptionally well-equipped to treat both routine and complicated orthopedic cases.
Dr. Burke offers comprehensive care for bones, joints, and muscles, specializing in restoring mobility and relieving pain. His capabilities range from minimally invasive procedures, such as arthroscopic repairs for common injuries like rotator cuffs, ACL tears, and torn menisci, to performing complete joint replacement surgeries for the hip, knee, and shoulder, including complex revisions. Additionally, Dr. Burke provides expert trauma and fracture care for severe breaks and dislocations, manages degenerative conditions like arthritis, and treats various hand and soft tissue issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome. He also utilizes cutting-edge, non-surgical treatments like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell injections to help patients preserve their joints and return to an active lifestyle.
“For our Highlands County residents, having local access to a surgeon with Dr. Burke’s expertise and capabilities is invaluable,” said David Was, chief executive officer of HCA Florida Highlands Hospital. “He significantly adds depth to our comprehensive orthopedic service line, further enhancing the advanced level of care provided by our team to those in our community.”
Dr. Burke completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Florida. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS.)
His office is located at 1027 Sebring Pkwy., Sebring, FL 33870. To schedule an appointment, call 863-314-9308.
About HCA Florida Highlands Hospital
HCA Florida Highlands Hospital is a 126-bed acute care facility accredited by The Joint Commission. Key services include orthopedic and spine care, urology, cardiac catheterization, and minimally-invasive surgery. Additionally, the facility is also home to a dedicated senior emergency room. Proudly serving the Sebring community since 1965, HCA Florida Highlands Hospital aims to provide high-quality, exceptional patient care.
About HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 650 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers. As one of the state’s leading healthcare networks, HCA Florida Healthcare’s 11,100 experienced doctors and more than 84,000 colleagues work together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care through more than 12 million patient encounters annually. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. In 2024, the network provided more than $1 billion in uncompensated care and contributed more than $3.7 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly trained specialists, including the state’s most comprehensive cardiovascular network. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is a leader in in training future healthcare professionals, offering 151 Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs at 27 different hospitals with more than 2,400 residents. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.