About Kristin Burke, MD, MPH

Dr. Kristin Burke, MD, MPH is an inflammatory bowel disease physician in the Crohn’s and Colitis Center in the Division of Gastroenterology at Massachusetts General Hospital and an instructor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Burke specializes in the treatment of ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and microscopic colitis. Dr. Burke’s primary research interests are in improving treatment response in inflammatory bowel diseases, and the pathogenesis and treatment of microscopic colitis.       

Dr. Burke earned her MD from the University of Massachusetts Medical School.  She completed her medicine residency and chief resident year at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the West Roxbury VA, in Boston, MA.  She then completed General Gastroenterology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease fellowships at Massachusetts General Hospital.  She obtained a Master in Public Health Degree at the Harvard School of Public Health. 

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Mass General Digestive Healthcare Center: Crohn's and Colitis Center
165 Cambridge St.
Charles River Plaza
9th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-5560

Medical Education

  • MD, UMASS Medical School
  • Residency, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • Residency, VA Boston Healthcare System (Training)
  • Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital

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Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.9out of 5(92 Ratings, 47 Comments)

March 2025

Dr. Burke is well informed about my condition, staying up to date on new research, etc. She is also very "accessible," a good listener, and compassionate. She gives me time to ask questions and to discuss ideas about treatments. She's the best!


March 2025

Dr Burke is the best! She is always willing to listen and she truly cares! She has saved my life and continues to try new medications to help treat my Various Crohns


February 2025

This was my first consult with Dr. Burke for a long-standing issue. I was looking for alternative treatments and ideas on how to better control my Ulcerative Colitis. Dr. Burke asked many questions that my previous gastroenterologists had not thought of. She has a plan of action for me which is very comforting. She was very knowledgeable, ... Read More


February 2025

Exceptional care provided by this doctor


February 2025

Dr. Burke is a caring doctor who listens well and addresses my concerns.


February 2025

Dr. Burke takes my concerns seriously. I have a complex history/family history and and she remembers and take it into account every time we meet.


February 2025

Excellent Extremely competent Compassionate Professional


February 2025

Kristin Burke is an absolutely wonderful person, doctor, so professional, she really, really knows what she's doing. Very pleased with her.


February 2025

Dr Burke is a true professional and highly educated in her field. She's extremely personable, listens thoughtfully and knew my history with my disease quite well. She's an amazing, highly competent doctor.


January 2025

Dr. Burke was excellent. I would recommend her to anyone. Thank you.

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