Michele Burtner, CNM, MS

Locations

Breastfeeding & Lactation Medicine Clinic - Rochester

Lattimore Medical Center
125 Lattimore Road, East Entrance, Suite 280
Rochester, NY 14620

About Me

From the moment I first learned about the remarkable capability of a woman’s body to carry a pregnancy and give birth, I knew I was called to a career in women’s health. That early curiosity grew into a deep passion that has shaped my life's work in midwifery and maternal-child health.
I began my...

From the moment I first learned about the remarkable capability of a woman’s body to carry a pregnancy and give birth, I knew I was called to a career in women’s health. That early curiosity grew into a deep passion that has shaped my life's work in midwifery and maternal-child health.
I began my professional journey as a labor and delivery nurse at Dartmouth before pursuing my midwifery degree at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). Upon graduation, I served as a National Health Service Corps Scholar, providing care to underserved women in inner-city Indianapolis. My commitment has always been grounded in the belief that every woman deserves access to midwifery care, regardless of background or circumstance.
Following the birth of our first child, we moved to Rochester to be closer to our family. Our three teenage children were all born into the hands of midwives. In our free time, we enjoy skiing, boating, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.
Today, my professional focus is within the sub-specialty of breastfeeding and lactation medicine. I care for families who face challenges with lactation, providing evidence-based education and compassionate support to help them achieve their infant feeding goals.

Certified Specialties

Certified Nurse Midwife - American Midwifery Certification Board

Faculty Appointments

Senior Associate - Department of Pediatrics, Breastfeeding & Lactation Medicine (SMD)

Senior Associate - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SMD) - Joint

Credentials

Education

MPH | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry (USA). 2021

CNM | Oregon Health & Science University-Dentistry. 2003

BS | State University of New York at Buffalo (Nursing). 1999

Awards

Duke Johnson & Johnson Nurse Leadership Fellow. 2016 - 2017

National Health Service Corps Scholar.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.8

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.8

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.8

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9

Patient Comments

5.0

Great experience! They were very knowledgeable! All of my questions were answered

Apr 15, 2025

5.0

They really explained everything throughly and even had a video explanation as well

Dec 12, 2024

5.0

I received ample time and attention during this visit and was given lots of helpful information

Dec 15, 2023

5.0

Michele was fantastic and I would recommend this office to anyone in need of help with breastfeeding

Feb 11, 2023