Heather R. Burks, MD

Accepting New Patients
Member of OU Health Physicians

4.8 out of 5

(123 Ratings) , 88 Comments

Primary Specialty: Fertility (Board Certified)
Languages Spoken: English
Practice Started: 7/31/2015
Gender: Female

About Heather Burks

Dr. Heather Burks is an Assistant Professor in the Section of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Her clinical focus is helping patients achieve their family building goals using available technology. She has a special interest in fertility preservation for patients facing treatment that may cause future infertility, such as cancer treatments or surgery. She also cares for patients with infertility, recurrent miscarriages, polycystic ovary syndrome, uterine fibroids, early menopause, and various hormonal causes of menstrual cycle problems. The range of treatment she offers includes surgery for various pelvic disorders, ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination, assisted reproductive technology such as IVF, and third party reproduction such as gestational carrier, donor embryo, donor egg, and donor sperm.

Awards

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Alumni Association Grant Recipient, University of Oklahoma 2017
Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Scholarship Recipient 2013
Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Scholarship Recipient 2014
Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Scholarship Recipient 2015
Research Fellowship in Menopause, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2014
Faculty Teaching Award, University of Oklahoma 2017
Faculty Teaching Award, University of Oklahoma 2018
NAMS/Teva Women's Health Medical Residents Excellence Award 2010
Excellence In-Training Award for research presentation, Pacific Coast Reproductive Society 2015

Health Education

Medical School
Doctor of Medicine Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Nashville, TN
2008

Fellowship
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
2015

Residency
Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Oklahoma City, OK
2012

Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2013
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility 2017

Medical Interests Research Interests:

Dissemination of Evidence Based Infertility Care
Ultrasound Utilization and Education
Infertility in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients

Special Clinical Interests:

Assisted Reproductive Technologies, including IVF
Reproductive surgery including tubal sterilization reversal
Uterine anomalies
Menstrual cycle abnormalities including polycystic ovarian syndrome
Donor egg and donor sperm
Fertility preservation
Premature Ovarian Failure
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Fertility preservation
Assisted reproductive technologies

Reviews

09/16/2024

I love Dr. Burks. She never makes me feel rushed. I always feel like she gives me her full attention and I greatly appreciate that.
09/06/2024

Good
08/11/2024

So far, so good! Dr Burks was very kind and informative.
07/25/2024

She was fantastic! She spoke directly to my concerns in a respectful way and provided evidence/research to back up her suggestions and advice. She is very smart and informed on PCOS, at least regarding the up-to-date research as it is minimal for this syndrome right now.