Dr. David T. Burke is a renowned expert in rehabilitation medicine, regenerative medicine, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) research. Currently, he serves as the Professor and Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, where he also leads cutting-edge research in brain health and regenerative therapies. In addition, Dr. Burke is the Director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre USA-478, guiding global health initiatives in rehabilitation and recovery.

Dr. Burke began his distinguished career after earning his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, followed by an internship and residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Louisiana State University Medical Center, where he was chief resident. Prior to joining Emory, he served as the Medical Director of the Clinical Unit of Traumatic Brain Injury at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and was a founding member of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Burke’s work as a board advisor and principal investigator for Clear Health Pass focuses on advancing regenerative medicine and leveraging his expertise in TBI and neurorehabilitation to develop innovative diagnostic and therapeutic solutions. With an extensive publication history and numerous awards, including being named one of Atlanta’s Top Doctors for multiple years, his research and leadership have significantly influenced the fields of brain injury recovery, stroke rehabilitation, and functional outcomes for patients.

As the Editor-in-Chief of Rehab in Review, Dr. Burke has shaped thought leadership in rehabilitation medicine globally, while his contributions to Clear Health Pass support the company’s mission to develop transformative, AI-driven diagnostic platforms in regenerative health and medicine.