Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Vernon Burke, DMD, MD

Department Chair, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Pediatric/Hospital Dentistry

Dr. Vernon Burke, DMD, MD, FACS, is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in El Paso, Texas, specializing in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the oral and maxillofacial region. His subspecialty focus includes cleft lip and palate surgery, orthognathic (jaw corrective) surgery, facial trauma and reconstruction, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, and benign pathology treatment in both adult and pediatric patients. He also manages head and neck cancers in

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Credentials

Education & Training

Dental School: University of Connecticut (DMD, 2005)
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio (MD)
Residency: Louisiana State University (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 6 years)
Undergraduate: Idaho State University (Bachelor's Degree)

Years in Practice

21+ years

Peer Recognition

ACS — Fellow (FACS)
2026

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Dentoalveolar Surgery

Conditions & Treatments

Facial Trauma and Fracture ManagementCleft Lip & PalateJaw Deformity CorrectionCraniofacial SurgeryHead & Neck Cancer

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor University Medical Center
El Paso Children's Hospital
Del Sol Medical Center
Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Burke treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Burke accept Aetna insurance?

Vernon Burke's public profile lists Aetna, Ameritas, and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 16 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Burke practice?

Vernon Burke practices in El Paso, TX with hospital affiliations including Baylor University Medical Center, El Paso Children's Hospital, and Del Sol Medical Center.

What does Dr. Burke specialize in?

Vernon Burke is a board-certified oral & maxillofacial surgery specialist with focus areas in Dentoalveolar Surgery.

How long has Dr. Burke been practicing?

Vernon Burke has 21+ years of clinical experience in oral & maxillofacial surgery.

What is Dr. Burke's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Dental School: University of Connecticut (DMD, 2005); Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio (MD); Residency: Louisiana State University (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 6 years).