Burke Brooks, MD

Dr. Burke J. Brooks specializes in oncology at Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge. Dr. Brooks earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University, completed his residency at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and completed his fellowship at the National Cancer Institute's Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Research Center in Bethesda, Maryland. He is board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine-Medical Oncology. Dr. Brooks has been on staff at Ochsner since 1987.

His leadership positions at Ochsner Health have included Chief of Medicine, Chief of Medical Subspecialties, Chairman of the Research Committee, membership on the Research Advisory Committee and currently holds an elected position on the Board of Governors of the Ochsner Clinic Foundation.

Dr. Brooks has written many articles for scientific medical publications and has written chapters for several oncology textbooks. Dr. Brooks' expertise is in lung cancer, breast cancer treatment and prevention, and cancer genetics.

Medical Education

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

Internship

Charity Hospital/LSU Division

Residency

Charity Hospital/LSU Division

Charity Hospital/LSU Division
Field of Study: Medicine

Fellowship

N I H Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Ctr

American Board of Internal Medicine

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January 2023

He listens to you and goes to great detail about your illness and care.

December 2022

Dr. Brooks conducted the virtual visit like an office visit. We were online but I feel like he did not shorten the process. I still received Excellent Care. I was very pleased. Thank You

November 2022

Dr. Brooks is very good at what he does. This is the second time he has treated me for two different cancers.

Dr. Brooks is a wonderful communicator and physician. He arranged the virtual appointment with on very short notice and provided helpful, compassionate care for me. His explanations of my test results were clear, and he was exceptionally patient with my questions and those my wife had.

Great

August 2022

Physician patiently listened to my concerns and thoroughly explained what plan of care he recommended. Very pleased with his efforts to ensure the plan is satisfactory to me.

Thorough visits and to the point

My Oncology Dr. Brooks is a great Doctor. He takes time with me and I am very, very satisfied.

Very Good

July 2022

My care provider has been extremely thorough with explaining all facets of my care.

Short and sweet!

June 2022

Good, after I asked a question, the big smile he had gave me great relief. He confirmed my suspicion on the matter.

Attentive to my needs.

Good experience

Good.

Dr Brooks is a very kind doctor but I think because I'm in the watch and wait stage, my concerns aren't considered that great right now.

Dr Brooks one of the best doctor all of his staff were excellent i was amazed by all the good treatment i was giving thank you all so much sincerely candida Carter

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Dr. B. is one of the best that I have dealt with at Ochsner. He is always presents the facts in a way that I can understand, and has taken the time to get to know me and understand my personal situation.

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It's good to hear about your positive experience with us. We work hard to make sure our patients receive the best quality of care. Thank you for choosing us!

Dr Burke is great he has taken good care of me and saved my life. Thanks Dr Burke

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Thank you for telling us about our wonderful team! They work tirelessly to ensure that every patient receives the best quality of care. They will love to hear about your kind words! We wish you all the best!

October 2022

Very good experience. He was on time, very professional and knowledgeable.

Very knowledgeable and an answered all my questions

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Thank you for your feedback. We're always happy to hear that we've provided an exceptional experience for our patients. We wish you all the best!

Dr. Brooks was generous with his time, answering all of my questions and offering very clear explanations for some fairly complex lab results. I’m grateful for his attention and his care.

Experience with Dr. Brooks was awesome. Dr. Brooks took time to explain the laboratory results, what it meant as well as what is being planned as the next step. Dr. Brooks spend time with my spouse to provide additional explanation of what was going on and answer questions raised. Praise the Lord as our doctors , nurses and support staff are blessed.

Dr.Brooks is an excellent doctor who genuinely cares about his patients I would recommend him to anyone who is in need of an oncologist.

Very knowledgeable and personal. He was easy to follow instructions.

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Thank you for your kind words. Our staff's knowledge, compassion, and expertise are what make us a trusted healthcare provider. Have a great day!

Dr Brooks was very personable and made me feel very comfortable during a difficult time. He assisted me prior to a cancer treatment in the place of my primary provider at the Ochsner Cancer Center in Baton Rouge. I appreciated the time and undivided attention he extended to me. Thanks Dr Brooks!!!!

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Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us feedback! We’re glad to hear our team provided a great experience. Have a great day!

Dr. Brooks is a great doctor!

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That's exactly what we like to hear! Creating positive outcomes for our patients is central to everything we do. Thank you for your glowing review.

Considerate and professional. Thanks for taking care of me.

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Our team is always ready to provide excellent service, and compassionate care. They will appreciate your kind words. We wish you all the best!

Always professional, makes sure you are ready for treatment.

December 2018

When I was first referred to Dr. Brooks, I was at a loss for explanations of what was going on with me. Dr. Brooks went above and beyond running different tests, thinking out of the box, and being so persistent in finding the cause. His demeanor and ability to speak on his patients level is extremely comforting. He encourages me to be as knowledgeable as possible about my diagnosis, and research available. I wish Everyone had a Dr. Brooks helping them navigate their journey.

Source: vitals

Dr. Brooks took care of my husband several years ago so I already knew he was a good doctor. He gave me information to read about my condition to help me understand it. I appreciate that he tells you what you need to know.

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