Kathleen H. Burgess, MD, MS
| Title: | Clinical Associate Professor, Director, Rehab Care Services Multiple Sclerosis Clinic |
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| Division: | VA RCS |
Kathleen Burgess is physiatrist at the VA Puget Sound and an associate professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. At the Seattle VA, she is the director of the Regional Rehab Care Services Multiple Sclerosis Clinic. She also provides rehabilitation care to veterans in stroke, musculoskeletal and EMG clinics. Her medical degree is from the University of Washington. She also has a Master’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Nutrition from the University of Washington.
Education and Training
- University of Washington Rehabilitation Medicine Residency, 2000 to 2004
- University of Washington, MD Degree, 1999
- University of Washington, MS Nutritional Sciences, 1988
- Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Nutrition, Western Washington University
Board Certifications
- ABPMR
- AANEM
Clinical Interests
Clinical interests include symptom management in multiple sclerosis such as spasticity, bowel and bladder problems, fatigue, functional decline, memory and mood disorders, stroke disorders and recovery as well as EMGs.
Teaching Interests
Dr. Burgess is involved with teaching medical students, residents, fellows, and other allied health care students. She believes that students should be respected and nurtured as they are making a significant contribution to their communities through their choice of profession.
Recent Publications
Howard IM, Burgess K. Telehealth for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Multiple Sclerosis. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2021 May;32(2):239-251. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2020.12.003. Epub 2021 Jan 26. PMID: 33814055.