

Neurology
John Burkett, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Division of Headache and General Neurology
J. Glenn Burkett, M.D., is a neurologist specializing in headache medicine, serving as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Headache and General Neurology at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He focuses primarily on the diagnosis and management of headache disorders, with extensive experience in this subspecialty, and contributes to the care of common neurological conditions including memory disorders. Practicing in Henrico and Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Burkett treats adult
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Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (ABPN)
- Headache Medicine (UCNS)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (MD, 2014)
- Internship: George Washington University (Internal Medicine, 2015)
- Residency: MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital (Neurology, 2018)
- Fellowship: Thomas Jefferson University (Headache Medicine, 2019)
Years in Practice
12+ years
Peer Recognition
- ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
- Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
- VCU Health
Languages
English
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Sources
- https://www.doximity.com/pub/john-burkett-md-105d54be
- https://neurology.vcu.edu/divisions/headache-and-general-neurology/j-glenn-burkett-md.html
- https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-john-burkett-xylj9g9
- https://www.everydayhealth.care/providers/4339413/john-glenn-burkett-md/
- https://www.vcuhealth.org/find-a-provider/profile/john-burkett
- https://medschool.vcu.edu/about/portfolio/details/burkettjg/
- https://doctor.webmd.com/doctor/john-burkett-5f680a01-3886-45b5-b6c3-64c7d1985987-overview
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