Equal parts educator, clinician and scientist, gynecologic oncologist, Dr. William Burke exemplifies the ideal characteristics of an accomplished physician. He has broad experience teaching state-of-the-art surgeries for gynecological disease both nationally and internationally. Dr. Burke is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as Gynecologic Oncology. As Director of Gynecologic Oncology at Stony Brook University Cancer Center, he specializes in providing the most up-to-date surgical treatments for patients with gynecologic malignancies. He has pioneered advanced surgical procedures for complex cases with particular expertise in laparoscopic, robotics and minimally invasive techniques. Much of Dr. Burke's academic practice has involved clinical trials and special training in cancer research. Additionally, he is the Interim Chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Medicine.
2017 APGO Excellence in Teaching Award. Awarded by APGO and the Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University Medical Center in recognition of
outstanding contributions to the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
2015 ACOG/CREOG National Faculty Award. Awarded for promoting high standards of
residency education in the field of obstetrics and gynecology
2011 Top Doctor in New Jersey Monthly’s annual survey of New Jersey doctors
2010 Top Doctor in New Jersey Monthly’s annual survey of New Jersey doctors
2006 The Silver Speculum Teaching Award. University of Michigan Department of Obstetrics
and Gynecology
2005 The Charles W. Newton, Jr., MD Memorial Award. Recognition for excellence
in medical student teaching. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI
2004 The apple teaching award for outstanding faculty teaching. Awarded by M3 students at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI.
2004 Best gynecology video award: “Resection of a Rectovaginal Nodule with the daVinci
Surgical System” for the 13th International Congress and Endo Expo 2004, Society of
Laparoscopic Surgeons
2001 Society of Gynecologic Oncologists’ 2001 Basic Science Award for presentation of paper
Inhibition of the constitutively active stat3 signal pathway in human ovarian cancer cells
2000 Howard C. Taylor, Jr. Award for Excellence in Teaching
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York Presbyterian Hospital
1999 Arnold P. Gold Foundation Outstanding Resident Teacher of the Year
College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University
1999 Solan Chao Medical Student Teaching Award
Sloane Hospital for Women, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
1998 Nominated Arnold P. Gold Foundation Outstanding Resident Teacher. College of
Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University
1996 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
1991 1913 Founder’s Cup-Awarded to Columbia College varsity football player with highest
academic achievement
1989 Varsity football letter-Columbia University
1988 John Jay Scholar, Columbia College, Columbia University
Clinical Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
