Richard A. Burgett, M.D., FACS

Dr. Burgett enjoys a vibrant practice joining patient care and medical education. With a primary focus on patient care, he also serves as an Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology in the Department of Ophthalmology of Indiana University.

Dr. Burgett has maintained a strong emphasis on teaching by being a clinical instructor for the Indiana University Department of Ophthalmology. In this capacity, he instructs ophthalmology residents, transitional interns, and upper level medical students. Additionally he has written articles and book chapters on a variety of topics relevant to ophthalmic plastic surgery. He held long tenures directing the annual Orbital Anatomy Course at Methodist Research Institute and the Methodist Multidisciplinary Trauma Committee. Dr. Burgett is a native of Indianapolis. In his spare time he enjoys family, bicycling, travel, barbecue, Notre Dame Football, and Duke basketball.


Dr. Richard. A. Burgett

Specialty Interests

  • Orbital oncology
  • Orbital trauma
  • Graves orbitopathy
  • Enucleation and anophthalmic socket
  • Reconstructive and cosmetic eyelid surgery
  • Lacrimal diseases

Education and Training

  • B.A.-Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana
  • MM.D.-Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Internship--Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Residency--Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Fellowship (Neuro-ophthalmology)--Indiana University School of Medicine, Midwest Eye Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Fellowship (Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery)--Indiana University School of Medicine, Midwest Eye Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana

Certification/Special Training

  • American Board of Ophthalmology
  • American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons


Medical and Surgical Highlights

1988 B.A., Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana

1992 M.D., Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana

1992 - 1993 Transitional Internship Program- Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana

1993 - 1996 Residency in Ophthalmology, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana

1996 - 1997 Clinical fellowship, Neuroophthalmology, Indiana University, Midwest Eye Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana

1997 - 1999 Clinical fellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Indiana University, Midwest Eye Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana

1999 Distinguished Teaching Award, Indiana University, Department of Ophthalmology

1999 Visiting Professor, University of the Witswatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

1999 Fellow, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

1999 Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Indiana University

2002 Professor of the Year, Indiana University, Department of Ophthalmology

2003 Professor of the Year, Indiana University, Department of Ophthalmology

2006 Trustee Teaching Award - Indiana University School of Medicine

2007 Professor of the Year, Indiana University, Department of Ophthalmology

2008 Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Indiana University

2015 Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, Indiana University

Practice Locations

Indianapolis/Carmel

Ft. Wayne