Ciersten A Burks, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.739535 average rating from 86 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
Fellowship trained in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Ciersten Burks specializes in the surgical and non-invasive management of facial paralysis, rhinoplasty, aesthetic facial plastic surgery including facelift, necklift/submental liposuction, blepharoplasty, brow lift, volume restoration, and facial rejuvenation. She also specializes in total nasal reconstruction, Mohs reconstructive surgery, microvascular head and neck reconstruction and craniomaxillofacial trauma. In addition to caring for adult patients, she is specialized in pediatric head and neck reconstruction including cleft lip and palate repair, cleft rhinoplasty, and otoplasty.
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Dr. Burks has written multiple textbook chapters on facial plastic surgery and her published works largely focus on clinical outcomes to drive innovation. Her passion for health equity has also led to several published works focused on addressing and mitigating disparities in patient care nationwide and globally.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: University of Minnesota, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2024
- Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Otolaryngology, 2023
- Medical Education: Indiana University School of Medicine, 2018
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.739535 average rating from 86 reviews
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Dr. Burks was wonderful. She was caring and answered all my questions and explained things to me. So glad I got an appointment with her.
2026-07-02
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Not only is Dr Burks knowledgeable she is friendly, kind and listens carefully of what is concerned.
2026-06-18
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Good service
2026-06-15
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Excellent care and. Very knowledgeable
2026-06-09
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A caring and thoughtful doctor.
2026-06-03
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Yes, hi, I believe this provider was very respectful, very attentive, very knowledgeable, and I feel very comfortable with her having to do my surgery. Thank you.
2026-05-29
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She was informed and knowledgeable about facial paralysis and she truly seemed to understand the issues that other providers have not. She spent time with me setting a plan and answering my questions.
2026-05-18
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First time there and I would definitely go back if needed. They treated me really well.
2026-05-15
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Yes. You guys see both the doc and the nurse were very good and helpful. Thank you.
2026-05-08
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Dr. Burks showed to be very polite. She cared. She showed me she cared about my situation. And I trust her 100% that she did everything possible to give me the best service and the best outcome. I'm very pleased with the results so far. I'm very pleased with her service and with the rest of the personnel in the office. And I would definitely recommend anyone to see this doctor if needed.
2026-04-24
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I was warmly welcomed and was put at ease for a new-to-me procedure through thorough explanation. The procedure was performed with great care and attention to my responses. I felt very well cared for and as a result am open to and appreciative of the option for future treatments.
2026-03-18
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The doctor really cared about my problems and was very helpful in reviewing options.
2026-02-18
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Very pleased.
2026-02-12
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She listens and discusses my treatment options so that I can make an informed decision.
2026-03-02
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I already sent an email to senior management about the excellent care and support I received from Dr Burks, [redacted], PT and [redacted], nurse practitioner. Talent among the best in the world!
2026-02-25
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Dr Burks was great. She was kind, understanding and provided me hope with the treatment she recommended. I also saw [redacted], PT. She established a course of treatment and continued giving me hope and a positive outcome . I was thrilled with both visits and look forward to starting the recommended treatment.[redacted] Obviously I am a happy camper with my experience and look forward to the treatment plan and an improvement of my condition.
2026-01-16
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I'm not sure why I need a follow-up...everything seems fine as far as I can tell...
2026-01-08
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Great physician and empathetic
2026-01-07
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Dr Burks' team functioned seamlessly. From entering the office ([redacted]) to photos ([redacted]) to Nurse ([redacted]) and eventually to a totally competent, caring Doctor (Ciersten) I could not have had better treatment [redacted]
2025-12-09
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I felt that this provider was very honest. She was open with me and she explained everything I needed to know in a manner like that I could understand.
2025-11-28
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Very helpful and knowledgeable within her field of plastic surgery
2025-11-24
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Everything is very good, I'm grateful.
2025-11-20
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It was wonderful.
2025-11-14
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I found that this care provider was extremely, made me feel extremely comfortable with all the questions that I answered and she seemed very knowledgeable about everything that she had to tell me.
2025-11-14
Accepted Insurance
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- Medicaid RI
- Multiplan
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- TriCare
- Fallon Health
- Medicaid CT
- Coventry
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Medicaid ME
- Tufts Public Health Plan
- Tufts Health Plan
- United Health Care
- Aetna
- MassHealth
- Medicaid NH
- Cigna
- WellSense
- Wellpoint
- Senior Whole Health
- Medicare
- Community Health Options