Michael W. Burris, M.D.
Dr. Burris was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, graduating with honors from the McCombs School of Business while completing his premedical curriculum. This was followed by obtaining a medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston where he also completed a five year residency in orthopedic surgery.
Dr. Burris gained extensive experience in orthopedic trauma and reconstructive surgery while training at a busy Level I Trauma center within the Houston Medical Center. He then elected to continue his training with a sub-specialty fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of Kentucky. Fellowship involved significant training in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee. Treatment of ACL tears was a focus of training including the latest techniques in ACL surgery or reconstruction. Dr. Burris also assisted in taking care of multiple collegiate athletic programs during fellowship, including the University of Kentucky Wildcats.
Dr. Burris treats all orthopedic conditions. He has extensive experience in treating and performing surgery for ACL tears, meniscus tears, rotator cuff tears and treatment of arthritis which includes both nonsurgical options and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Burris is also trained in performing robotic assisted knee replacement with the MAKO robotic system.
Dr. Burris has been selected as a Top Doctor by TX Top Docs in 2023 and has been since 2018. He has also been selected in Austin Monthly Magazine’s “Top Austin Doctors”. We hope this positive feedback is indicative of the care we provide to all of our patients.
Starting an orthopedic practice in Austin was an aspiration for Dr. Burris and he founded Capital City Orthopedics in 2007. Dr. Burris lives in Austin with his wife, who grew up in Austin, and two children. Outside of work, Dr. Burris has spent a lot of time over the years and truly enjoys coaching youth sports.
He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
