Forrest Burke MD

Dr. Forrest Burke, MD, is a physician specializing in anesthesiology with a clinical focus on comprehensive, non-surgical spine and pain care. He is the Founder and Medical Director of Silver State Spinecare, where he emphasizes individualized treatment plans designed to relieve pain, restore function, and help patients avoid surgery whenever appropriate. Dr. Burke completed both his undergraduate and medical education at the University of Nevada, Reno, and went on to complete specialty training in Denver, Colorado. In addition to anesthesiology, public professional listings also identify him with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (physiatry), reflecting a practice approach that aligns interventional pain management with functional restoration and rehabilitation principles. His areas of interest include radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for facet-mediated pain, an option that may be used for patients with chronic neck or back pain when conservative measures have not provided lasting relief. Dr. Burke is known for a thoughtful, patient-centered style, with careful evaluation and a focus on practical, evidence-based options that support long-term mobility and quality of life. He is licensed to practice in Nevada.