About

Charity S. Burke, M.D., earned a medical degree from the University of Louisville, where she also completed her orthopaedic residency. Dr. Burke completed a hand/upper extremity fellowship at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, Indianapolis, and a pediatric hand fellowship at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Dr. Burke is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with a certificate in added qualifications in surgery of the hand. She is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Association for Hand Surgery, Kentucky Orthopaedic Society, and the Pediatric Hand Surgery Study Group. She also teaches and mentors orthopaedic and plastic surgery residents. A native of Pikeville, Kentucky, Dr. Burke enjoys spending time with her husband, hiking in the mountains, playing volleyball, bike riding, traveling, reading, sewing, attending church and being involved in the Christian Medical & Dental Associations. In addition, she enjoys her medical mission work in Tanzania through Health Volunteers Overseas. Dr. Burke has been voted by her peers as one of Louisville Magazine's Top Docs for 2019.

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Expertise

Education

  • Indiana University School of Medicine

    Fellowship, Hand Surgery, 2012

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine

    Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine

    Medical Education, Doctor of Medicine, 2006


Age Groups Seen

Age Groups Seen
Pediatrics, Teenagers, Adults
Languages
English
Gender
Female

Reviews

4.90 out of 5 4.9 of 5 stars — 105 Ratings, 14 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

provider listened carefully 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider gave easy to understand instruction 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider knew important medical history 4.70 out of 5 (4.7)
provider showed concern 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider spent enough time with you 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
provider rating 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider explained things clearly 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
likelihood of recommending this provider 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider included you in decisions 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider showed respect for what you said 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
provider discussed treatment options 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/09/2026

Dr Burke is extremely attentive and engaged in her care and outcomes of the patient. She made our son feel at ease from the start to the end of his care with her. He looked forward to showing her his improvement each visit.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/29/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/19/2026

Dr Burke is an amazingly skilled, caring and trustworthy surgeon whom I would recommend to anyone needing hand/arm care.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/11/2026

Great

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/04/2026

Dr. Burke is great and the treatment always helps me immensely!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/23/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/22/2026

Provider cares deeply for her patients, I can tell as a patient as I also work as an anesthesia provide for her. She takes exceptional care of her patients

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/12/2026

I have recommended Dr Burke.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/03/2026

Dr. Burke is the best!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/11/2026

Dr Burke is amazing!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/14/2026

This was my last visit regarding my injury. My entire experience was the best experience of healthcare I've ever had. The staff was helpful and my doctor was outstanding.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/14/2026

All care I received was from Dr Burke.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/09/2026

Dr. Burke is always taking excellent care of my condition. She prepares me for future transitions that I may have an offers options for consideration. I truly enjoy having her as my physician.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/04/2026

Dr Burke is wonderful


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Ambetter from MHS
  • Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Kentucky Medicaid
  • Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
  • Anthem Pathway
  • Anthem Pathway Transition
  • CareSource Indiana Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Cigna
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Kentucky Medicaid
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Passport Marketplace
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • Sagamore
  • Signature Advantage
  • SIHO
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • WellCare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation
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