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Kristen E. Burhans, M.D.

(Pronouns: she/her/hers)

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 275-2691

Administrative: (585) 276-5368

Fax: (585) 242-8707

URMFGA member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group

groupAn Accountable Health Partner

assignmentNot Accepting New Patients

Faculty Appointments

Patient Care Setting

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Biography

Professional Background

Dr. Kristen Burhans is a graduate of the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Rochester.

As a general gynecologist she enjoys providing gynecologic care from adolescence through menopause - from general preventative care, to management of gynecologic problems such as PCOS, fibroids, painful periods or abnormal uterine bleeding. She has a special interest in minimally invasive surgical approaches such as operative hysteroscopy and laparoscopic hysterectomy. She was recognized during her residency for her excellent laparoscopic surgical skills with the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeon's Resident Achievement Award in 2015.

She also enjoys taking care of patients with complex obstetric needs; she cares for pregnant women during their prenatal care, as well as for their inpatient deliveries and postpartum care. She was awarded the Obstetric Perinatology Award and the Resident Award for Excellence in Obstetrics in 2015.

She strives to educate women of all ages about reproductive health, contraceptive options and empowers women to take charge of their health care. She has a special interest in educating medical students and residents and training the next generation of obstetricians and gynecologists. She has been recognized for her abilities as a teacher and as a leader amongst her peers with the Dr. Ward L Ekas, the Dr. Richard E Fullerton and Obstetrics & Gynecology Department Awards. She is also the Director for OB/GYN Simulation Curriculum - organizing simulation sessions for residents to practice important skills, manage uncommon obstetric emergencies and demonstrate competency in a variety of obstetric & gynecologic skills.

Research

My research interests include medical student, resident and interprofessional education, specifically integration of experiential learning and simulation into formal curricula.

Credentials

Specialties

    Education

    2011
    MD | University at Buffalo

    Post-doctoral Training & Residency

    07/01/2012 - 06/22/2015
    Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Rochester Medical Center

    06/01/2011 - 06/30/2012
    Internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Rochester Medical Center

    Awards

    2018
    CREOG National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education
    Sponsor: CREOG

    2015
    The Obstetrics & Gynecology Department Award
    Sponsor: University of Rochester School of Medicine Department of OB/GYN

    2015
    The Dr. Ward L Ekas Award
    Sponsor: University of Rochester School of Medicine OB/GYN Department

    2015
    Resident Achievement Award
    Sponsor: The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

    2015
    The Obstetrical Perinatology Award
    Sponsor: URMC Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology

    2015
    2015 Resident Award for Excellence in Obstetrics
    Sponsor: Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine

    2013
    The Dr. Richard E Fullerton Award
    Sponsor: University of Rochester School of Medicine OB/GYN Department

    2011
    Hans J Lowenstein Award for Academic Excellence in Obstetrics
    Sponsor: University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

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    Publications

    Journal Articles

    11/6/2020
    Toscano M, Burhan K, Mack LM, Henderson S, Koltz PF, Girotto JA, Thornburg LL. "Prenatal Ultrasound Measurement of Fetal Stomach Size Is Predictive of Postnatal Development of GERD in Isolated Cleft Lip and/or Palate." The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.. 2020 Nov 6; :1055665620968717. Epub 2020 Nov 06.

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