Scott Burlison, M.D.

Biography

Dr. Burlison completed his Interventional Pain Management Fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Prior to his fellowship, he practiced as a board-certified anesthesiologist in Tyler. He earned his undergraduate degree from Centenary College of Louisiana and his medical degree from the Louisiana Health Science Center in Shreveport. He is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and in pain management.

“Chronic and acute pain have no boundaries,” Burlison explains. “I work diligently with my patients to establish individualized treatment plans that include the most advanced approaches in interventional pain management, to maximize function and overall quality of life.”

He lives with his wife and three children in Tyler, Texas. When he’s not traveling or fly fishing, you can find Dr. Burlison volunteering with the Marvin United Methodist Church and the East Texas Food Bank.

Degrees and Education

Practice History

• Staff Anesthesiologist: Trinity Clinic, Trinity Mother Frances Health System – Tyler, TX (July 2008 – June 2014)
• Lead Physician: Trinity Clinic (Jan 2012 – June 2014)
• Director of Obstetrical Anesthesia: (Jan 2011 – June 2014)
• Anesthesia Steering Committee: (Jan 2011 – June 2014)
• TSA Delegate (District 11): (Jan 2011 – June 2014)

Awards and Recognitions

• Resident of the Month – February 2006
• Resident of the Month – September 2006
• In Training Exam Top Gun – July 2006
• PGY-2 ITE Highest Increment – July 2005
• Residency Accommodation Letters
• Medical School Class Treasurer – July 2002 to June 2004
• Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society – 1995–1997
• Centenary College Baseball Scholarship Recipient

Board Certifications

• Board Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology – April 2010
• Board Certified in Pain Management (ABA)
• MOCA Participant

Professional Memberships

• Texas Society of Anesthesiologists (TSA)
• Texas Pain Society (TPS)
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)
• Texas Medical Association (TMA)
• TSA Political Action Committee
• ASA Political Action Committee
• Smith County Medical Association
• Galveston County Medical Association