Dr. Floyd W. Burke
Dr. Floyd W. Burke, a distinguished cardiologist, hails from Jacksonville, Florida. He completed his medical school education at the University of Florida College of medicine and pursued training in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. With over 25 years of extensive experience in clinical cardiology, private practice, academic cardiology, and Veterans Administration healthcare, Dr. Burke has made significant contributions to the field and is thrilled to be bringing his expertise to the Grand Strand area.
Three decades ago, Drs. Burke, Gresko, and Hicks were fellows in the same cardiology program, where they developed a strong professional and personal camaraderie.
Following fellowship, Drs. Hicks and Burke co-founded a successful cardiology practice in Columbia, SC, where they practiced together for over a decade. Dr. Burke relocated to Gainesville, Florida, where he was recruited back into academia at the University of Florida as an Associate Professor of Medicine, clinical cardiologist, nuclear cardiology and echocardiography expert. In this role, he excelled as a clinician, imaging expert, and mentor, significantly impacting medical students, residents, and cardiology fellows.
He is responsible for envisioning and developing the University of Florida’s renowned Sports & Exercise Cardiology Section – one of the first of such programs in the country, providing academic multidisciplinary team (adult and pediatric cardiology, electrophysiology, genetic medicine, neurology, pulmonology, and sleep medicine) are to athletes at the weekend warrior, high-school, collegiate and professional sports levels.
In 2017, Dr. Burke was recruited to the Orlando VA Medical Center, one of the busiest academic VA medical centers in the country, and the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. There, he played a pivotal role in building an academic and clinical cardiology program for internal medicine residents and cardiology fellows. His leadership roles included serving as Medical Director of Non-Invasive Cardiology, Co-director of Nuclear Cardiology, Co-Director of the Cardiac Amyloidosis Imaging program, Director of the Cardiology Inpatient Service, Director of the Non-Invasive cardiology fellowship and Subspecialty Education Coordinator for UCF College of medicine. In recognition of his career achievements, he was honored to be promoted to Full Professor of Medicine. Dr. Burke states that his most rewarding accomplishments at the Orlando VA Medical Center were teaching and mentoring young physicians and serving the >100,000 Veteran catchment community.
Dr. Burke is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, nuclear cardiology and adult echocardiography. Renowned as a gifted teacher and compassionate clinician, he has been an exemplary role model for many students, residents, fellows, and young physicians, was the recipient of the Osler Teaching Award and loved by his patients and their families and respected by colleagues. Outside of his professional life, Dr. Burke, a proud Florida Gator, is a devoted family man, who enjoys hunting, boating, fishing, playing guitar, wildlife biology, building custom fishing rods, watching Gator football and reading. His wife, Leslie, a mechanical engineer and commercial broker, is also excited about relocating to the Grand Strand area. At Veritas Cardiovascular, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Burke to our practice and believe he has much to offer the patients in the Grand Strand community. Dr. Burke is eager to meet referring providers and is committed to promptly responding to all consultation requests. To schedule patient appointments, please call Veritas Cardiovascular at 843-293-5100. We sincerely thank you for your trust and support.
Reviews
Dr. Hicks and the whole staff have always been very gracious, professional and friendly. I feel as if I’m visiting with an old friend. He listens and explains very well! I truly feel that he cares about his patients.
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Doctor Hicks is the best cardiologist. He is friendly, explains everything and never hurries. He behaves more like a friend and helps out in any way he can. I would recommend him very highly. One of my favorite doctors!
{Dr. Hicks and his staff are the most caring and professional, medical professionals around. You are not just a patient to them. You feel more like a friend or even a family member. They really do care. Dr. Hicks has been my cardiologist for some time now, and I honestly feel that without him I may not be posting this recommendation.
{The entire organization from Dr Hicks to all the nurses and office staff are caring and friendly. Always a good experience. Very thorough and professional.
{Dr. Hicks has been my Doctor for years and could not be more satisfied with everyone in the office from Lisa, Nurse Jim and Dr. Hicks and all others.
{Dr Gresko has been my cardiologist for many years and I followed him to his new location. He is great and very experienced in all forms of cardiac care.
{Dr Gresko and Sharon his assistant are very thorough and concerned about your issues. I would highly recommend him. I transferred care from my doctor out of town.
{I could not think more highly of Dr. Gresko. He has provided me with the most thorough, personalized and effective care I have ever received – anywhere. His complete and successful diagnoses has changed my life for the better. HIGHLY recommend.
{Dr. John’s relationships with his fellow doctors eliminated worries and stress for me and my family. He is a life saver and life lengthener! I would certainly recommend him and his team!
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