Robert A. Burnett, M.D.
About Robert A. Burnett, M.D.
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) is a nationally ranked orthopedic practice headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, serving patients from the local community and around the world. The practice is composed of fellowship‑trained physicians and a multidisciplinary clinical team that includes sports medicine specialists, physiatrists, surgeons, and rehabilitation professionals. MOR is recognized for its research, innovation, and patient‑centered care, offering minimally invasive and robotic‑assisted surgeries, advanced biologic therapies, and comprehensive postoperative rehabilitation. MOR’s specialty portfolio spans the full spectrum of musculoskeletal health, including spine (back and neck), knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, foot and ankle, and hand and wrist. The practice also provides dedicated services for sports medicine, concussion care, workers’ compensation, orthopedic oncology, pediatric orthopedics, and regenerative orthobiologics such as platelet‑rich plasma and stem‑cell treatments. Patients benefit from coordinated care pathways that integrate surgical expertise with physical and occupational therapy, chiropractic care, and performance training. Commitment to excellence is reinforced by high surgical volumes, robotic technology, and a collaborative approach that includes physicians, nurses, therapists, and case managers. MOR’s physicians are leaders in their fields, holding faculty positions at Rush University Medical Center and serving as official orthopedic providers for professional sports teams and elite performers. This combination of cutting‑edge technology, evidence‑based treatment, and a patient‑first philosophy ensures that individuals receive optimal outcomes and a swift return to active life.