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Dr. Brian Burnikel, MD

Dr. Brian Burnikel, MD

Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Brian Burnikel, MD is a reconstructive orthopedic surgeon in Greenville, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Self Regional Healthcare and Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Practice

200 Patewood Dr Greenville, SC 29615

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Burnikel is affiliated with Abbeville Area Medical Center Abbeville, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Burnikel specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Burnikel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Burnikel

4.7

37 ratings, 11 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Pat – Sep 19, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
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Alura – Jul 05, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Andrew Johnston – Oct 12, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Kathleen – Jun 07, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Phil – Jun 05, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 12, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Vicki Ratley in Greenville – May 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Terry Kamp in Seneca, SC – Feb 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
13 people found this helpful
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Jerry Lipscomb in Union , SC – Jan 03, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
30 people found this helpful
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Beth in Easley, SC – Dec 31, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Brian Burnikel, MD is a reconstructive orthopedic surgeon in Greenville, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Mayo Grad School Med/mayo Fndn

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Steadman Hawkins-Patewood200 Patewood Dr Greenville, SC 29615
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Practice

Office1 Independence Pt Ste 212 Greenville, SC 29615
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Abbeville Area Medical Center

    420 Thomson Cir
    Abbeville, SC 29620
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    94%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St. Francis Downtown

    1 Saint Francis Dr
    Greenville, SC 29601
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Self Regional Healthcare

    1325 Spring St
    Greenwood, SC 29646
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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