02/26/2026
Congratulations to Brian Burgess, DDS for receiving the Care Like Crazy Award!
A colleague shared these kind words about Brian.
"We all have grown accustomed to seeing Dr. Burgess on the nursing units or in the doctor’s lounge talking with staff and colleagues and handing out cool pens with fancy features (we all want the one with the fidget spinner!). But also, we all always count on him without fail. If the patient is having anesthesia for another procedure, he will work around the surgeon’s schedule so the dental procedure can be done at the same time.
On the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, a patient in the CCU, who was not able to be discharged until after the Thanksgiving holiday, chipped a crown. This was not causing any issues to her health, but was sharp and an annoyance, on top of the multitude of annoyances that come with being in isolation in the CCU. She was reluctant to bring up what she felt to her care team, but her son mentioned it to her RN who informed me.
At 3:30 p.m. that same Wednesday, I happened to run into Dr. Burgess who was about to leave for the holiday and asked if he would be willing to see her. I expected him to say no given the hour and the situation, but as always, he was more than happy to help.
Around 4 p.m., I saw him heading up to the CCU with two heavy tackle boxes – “my mobile dental office,” as he calls them. He repaired her tooth that late afternoon and the patient was incredibly grateful."
Brian, thank you for the care you provide daily to your patients. You make a difference in the lives of others. We are honored that you are part of the Bryan Medical Staff.
