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Brian Burtch, MD

Brian Burtch, MD

(4.9) , 159 Reviews
  • Specialty: Endocrinology
  • Languages Spoken: English

Office Locations

UH Lake SOM Health Center (12 mi.)

5105 Som Center Rd
Ste 106
Willoughby, OH 44094

440-975-4640

Biography: Brian Burtch, MD

Certifications & Memberships

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism - American Board of Internal Medicine

Education

Residency | Endocrinology
Endocrinology - UH Case Medical Center (2005 - 2007)

Residency | Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - UH Case Medical Center (2002 - 2005)

Medical Education
Medical College Of Ohio (2002)

Patient Experience Reviews

4.9 out of 5
- based on 735 Ratings
(5)
9/2/2025

Everything was good

(5)
9/2/2025

I also get excellent care and feel confident with this doctor

(5)
9/2/2025

They always do what is necessary

(5)
9/2/2025

Great visit. Really listened and was very knowledgeable about my options. Gave me a lot of good information and clinically backed evidence to support his recommendation.

(5)
9/2/2025

Brian Burch is an excellent doctor. Will ALWAYS recommend him

(5)
9/2/2025

Burtch is#1! ***

(5)
9/2/2025

Always a good experience

(5)
9/2/2025

Dr. Burtch is one of my all time favorites. I recommend he give a seminar on how to conduct an appointment ,notably, taking time to listen thoroughly to the patient before answering, a growing rarity in my experience since ***. All staff, from the ladies at reception and throughout my appointment ,were friendly, efficient, pleasant and helpful. My thanks to all.

(5)
9/2/2025

Pleased with the care and service I received

(5)
9/2/2025

Good

(5)
9/2/2025

Dr Burtch and staff provide both my husband and myself excellent care! Dr Burtch goes above and beyond responding promptly to concerns or questions we have. We are lucky to have such a bright and caring physician taking care of us!

(5)
9/2/2025

My experience with this doctor was wonderful. *** He renewed my faith in UH as a great place to get your healthcare.

(5)
8/1/2025

Always good

(5)
8/1/2025

Always listens to my concerns. *** He was very concerned and how my mental health was. Seems like when we were talking, I wasn't talking to my endocrinologist. I was talking to someone that cared with concern. He let me talk and listened. Then we back to the reason I was there. Diabetes, prescriptions etc. Then he took my w-2 forms to the person to see if I can get help paying for ***. Been seeing Dr. Burtch for many years. He is on the top of my list as one of the best doctors I see.

(5)
8/1/2025

I feel my health care providers are all concerned about me and listen to what I have to say. They also make me part of my care.

(5)
8/1/2025

Dr Burtch is an excellent doctor . He listens and explains well. He shows courtesy , respect and interest in my health. He inspires me to take the best care of myself that I can.

(5)
8/1/2025

Dr Burtch is an excellent physician. He is caring and considerate, one of the best!!!

(5)
8/1/2025

Was well taken care of care of in the office

(5)
8/1/2025

Dr. Burtch is an exemplary physician. Thorough, knowledgeable, professional and both an excellent listener and communicator.

(5)
8/1/2025

Nice job. Improved my understanding of my condition and how I could better manage it

(5)
8/1/2025

dr Burtch is an excellent actor to me. He seems to be very compassionate about my problems. And my concerns

(5)
8/1/2025

*** Dr Burch are excellent and is continually helping me to succeed with my diabetes , grateful for them both!

(5)
8/1/2025

Dr. Burch is wonderful, he listened to me, answered any questions I had.

(5)
8/1/2025

Excellent

(5)
8/1/2025

Excellent experience with Dr Burtch and staff

(5)
8/1/2025

It was a good experience. He already decided I could go on with my yearly regimen with ***. It really works well for my osteoporosis.

(5)
8/1/2025

Excellent doctor!

(5)
8/1/2025

All good.

(5)
8/1/2025

Excellent care

(5)
8/1/2025

Good experience.

(5)
8/1/2025

Very Very Good

(5)
7/1/2025

Dr Burch is an excellent doctor.

(5)
7/1/2025

Dr.Burtch provided excellent care. He discussed all of my concerns and answered all of my questions.

(5)
7/1/2025

I thought things went well

(5)
7/1/2025

They are all very nice, caring and thorough with my care. Very happy with them.

(5)
7/1/2025

Excellent experience

(5)
7/1/2025

Dr. Burtch is an educator not an alarmist. He gives you Information in a very matter of fact manner and doesn't give you the worst possible scenario or more Information than you need, which I very much appreciate! I went to this appointment very anxious and concerned and left feeling informed and empowered. I highly recommend him!

(5)
7/1/2025

Dr. Burtch and his staff are GREAT!

(5)
7/1/2025

Dr. Burtch and his staff are the best. He has been very effective in getting my health issues regulated so that I can live a normal life. I'm forever thankful for that

(5)
7/1/2025

Excellent group.

(5)
7/1/2025

Excellent staff. Dr. Burtch is the absolute best!!

(5)
7/1/2025

He was very professional but very friendly and explained everything in detail.

(5)
7/1/2025

He's always very positive and helpful

(5)
7/1/2025

Excellent and knowledgeable medical provider and staff

(5)
7/1/2025

Good

(5)
7/1/2025

I always have positive experiences with Dr. Burtch and his staff. They are very professional and friendly

(5)
7/1/2025

This visit was primarily with Dr. Burtch's dietician *** . ***Over all pleased with my experience. Both providers were easy to talk with and explained all options. Very happy with my experience!

(5)
6/1/2025

DR. BURTCH IS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND THROUGH AND KNOWLEDGABLE.

(5)
6/1/2025

Great personnel care from everyone in the office.

(5)
6/1/2025

Same experience as always. Dr. Burtch is awesome!

(5)
6/1/2025

Best Endo I have had to date.

(5)
6/1/2025

Dr. Burtch s Staff is excellent in every respect and he is the best I have been with him for years. I am 81 years old been a diabetic for 70 of those years and he has handled me and my problems excellently with a lot of encouragement.

(5)
6/1/2025

Dr. Burtch is a wonderful Endocrinologist and he has helped me tremendously getting my Type II Diabetes under control. I trust him completely and would seek his counsel about many of my medical concerns.

(5)
6/1/2025

Dr. Burtch's office and his care over all are always professional as l and caring.

(5)
6/1/2025

They were very good to us.

(5)
6/1/2025

Wonderful

(5)
6/1/2025

Very caring

(5)
5/8/2025

Dr. Burtch is fantastic. He takes the time to understand and further my care at each visit.

(5)
5/8/2025

Very nice good doctor and physician assistant

(5)
5/8/2025

Always satisfied with the care I receive from Dr. Burtch and staff.

(5)
5/8/2025

Provider was professional and patient.

(5)
5/8/2025

Always a great experience with Dr. Burtch. Been going to his so long he know me and my history always nice seeing him.

(5)
5/8/2025

Overall experience was good.

(5)
5/8/2025

Prompt, courteous, professional.

(5)
5/8/2025

Caring professional provider, takes time with me, and explains clearly. Much appreciated and grateful for Dr. Burtch.

(5)
5/8/2025

Excellent

(5)
5/8/2025

This office is always on top of my medical needs. Prescriptions always filled on time.

(5)
5/8/2025

This practice has helped me a lot with controlling my diabetes.

(5)
5/8/2025

Dr. Burtch and staff consistently provide consistent, EXCELLENT care for my husband and me! He's the best-DONT LOSE THIS ONE!

(5)
5/8/2025

Dr. Burtch has helped me over the past 10 years + and has helped me regulate my A1C type 2 diabetes to 6.3.

(5)
5/8/2025

Dr. Burtch is awesome. His nurses are wonderful. ***

(5)
5/8/2025

I always have a great experience with Dr. Burtch.

(5)
5/8/2025

This is one of the best doctors and staff that I have had the good luck to find.

(5)
5/8/2025

Dr. Burtch is awesome.

(5)
5/8/2025

First rate provider

(5)
5/8/2025

Good

(5)
5/8/2025

He's very busy and very good. He makes me feel comfortable and relaxed while discussing my health.

(5)
5/8/2025

Provider researched my medical history which was very appreciated

(5)
5/8/2025

Good appointment

(5)
5/8/2025

It was a good appt. Very informative.

(5)
5/8/2025

Very thorough and caring.

(5)
5/8/2025

Everything went well

(5)
5/8/2025

Good doctor, good staff

(5)
5/8/2025

Very satisfied! Dr Burtch and NP have taken great care of me! I look forward to my office visits!

(5)
3/2/2025

dr Burtch and his staff are very thorough. I feel I am in good hands with them with my diabetes.

(5)
3/2/2025

Dr. Burch and staff are friendly, courteous and professional. Made me feel like a valued patient

(5)
3/2/2025

This is one of the most understanding, thoughtful, and helpful doctors I've ever had.

(5)
3/2/2025

Dr. Burtch and his medical staff present themselves in a highly professional manner.

(5)
3/2/2025

No problems

(5)
3/2/2025

Dr is very informative!

(5)
3/2/2025

I have had type one diabetes for 70 years. I have known Dr. Burtch for a long period of time and he has helped me get my diabetes under control. He strongly recommended the Tslim insulin pump and I listen to him and I have never been in better control he is a wonderful doctor and his staff is great ***

(5)
3/2/2025

Good

(5)
3/2/2025

Great office for my diabetes care. Dr Burtch is excellent!

(5)
3/2/2025

This provider is my diabetic doctor. I see him once every six months everything's taken care of fine.

(5)
3/2/2025

Dr Burtch was very pleasant, explaining symptoms & diagnosis.

(5)
3/2/2025

Good experience

(5)
3/2/2025

Excellent provider and staff

(5)
3/2/2025

Even though I get down on myself sometimes with my diabetes, I usually feel better leaving the drs. Office than I do walking in. They encourage me which I really appreciate because sometimes I really need that!!

(5)
2/2/2025

Great experience, made me feel very comfortable listened to my concerns

(5)
2/2/2025

Always professional

(5)
2/2/2025

Excellent experience! I should have made an appointment with this office years ago to treat my condition. Would definitely recommend to others!

(5)
2/2/2025

ALWAYS GOOD A GREAT PLACE WILL ALWAYS GO THERE

(5)
2/2/2025

Good

(5)
2/2/2025

All was great

(5)
2/2/2025

No problems.

(5)
1/3/2025

All good

(5)
1/3/2025

Good Care

(5)
1/3/2025

Great provider, excellent staff.

(5)
1/3/2025

Have always got good service from Dr. Burtch and his staff.

(5)
1/3/2025

Dr Burtch was extremely thorough and informative concerning my problem.

(5)
1/3/2025

This physician continues to exceed my expectations!

(5)
1/3/2025

Very good

(5)
1/3/2025

All good.

(5)
1/3/2025

Very happy with the care provided.

(5)
1/3/2025

Very happy with Dr Burtch and his staff

(5)
1/3/2025

All good! Watches over me for years.can't ask for better

(5)
1/3/2025

Dr Burch and his assistant *** was respectful, patient and explained my treatment thoroughly. Very much appreciated.

(5)
1/3/2025

I would highly recommend this provider. He is thorough and doesn't make me feel rushed. He answers all my questions and is very upbeat. Great bedside manner

(5)
1/3/2025

Great people who care

(5)
1/3/2025

I loved that everybody in the office, plus the Doctor, had a smile on their face and did not seem in a rush.

(5)
1/3/2025

Very pleased with Dr. Burtch.

(5)
12/3/2024

Excellent

(5)
12/3/2024

Historically, very responsive and caring

(5)
12/3/2024

I am very happy with the practice ***

(5)
12/3/2024

Very friendly office. Doc was very attentive; referenced my chart throughout my exam.

(5)
12/3/2024

Very caring

(5)
12/3/2024

Excellent Doctor and staff.

(5)
12/3/2024

Very happy with my Doctor. ***

(5)
12/3/2024

Excellent doctor

(5)
12/3/2024

Excellent provider.

(5)
12/3/2024

Took time and answered all my questions. Gave me eye contact. Didn't feel rushed.

(5)
12/3/2024

Very caring and knowledgeable doctor

(5)
12/3/2024

Dr Burtch and staff have always given excellent care and concern to me. Always helpful, offer great suggestions and tips to help manage my conditions. I'm hope to continue seeing this provider for many more years.

(5)
12/3/2024

Dr burtch is the kindest man. His calmness is wonderful. He takes time with you and is very attentive. He is truly wonderful!

(5)
12/3/2024

Dr. Burtch has been an excellent endocrinologist for me I trust him and his staff completely. I'm very particular about my doctors and I'm very particular about the staff at a doctor's office if they are not respectful or they don't treat me with enough respect or they are not the right kind of doctor for me because of the way they treat you I find another doctor. I would never leave this office unless they made me or things changed there or he retires which I would be very sad if he does but I complete trust I love the man as a doctor because he's just completely trustworthy

(5)
12/3/2024

Excellent provider and staff.

(5)
12/3/2024

Good

(5)
12/3/2024

Very happy with Dr Brian Burtch

(5)
12/3/2024

This was the first time seeing Dr. Brian Burtch. Before he entered the room he had ready all about my medical history and medications. I was very impressed with how comfortable and knowledgeable he was regarding the reason for my visit. He spent a good amount of time with me and was not done until I had all my answers. I would highly recommend this doctor.

(5)
12/3/2024

Doctor is very friendly and respectful. He did apologized for long wait time.

(5)
12/3/2024

Dr. Burtch and his staff have always been a pleasure to work with in the decade I've been seeing him

(5)
12/3/2024

Polite and courteous

(5)
12/3/2024

Excellent Dr and excellent staff!!

(5)
12/3/2024

Good experience, was referred to this doctor by my primary care provider for follow up on my diabetic care.

(5)
11/1/2024

Dr Burtch is always kind and understanding! Explains everything to me and is very knowledgeable is his field . Great Doctor!!

(5)
11/1/2024

This was my first time seeing Dr. Burtch and I was so so very pleased with him!!! I wish all doctors could be like him!! I already have recommended him to my clients and family! So thankful to have him as my doctor!

(5)
11/1/2024

Dr Burtch and *** outstanding health care providers and I am very satisfied with them. Even after many years, they show interest and concern at every appointment.

(5)
11/1/2024

Dr Burtch and his entire staff are wonderful and caring.

(5)
11/1/2024

*** was a very good nurse, was gentle in doing glucose testing. A+Dr. Burtch is a compassionate physician and excellent doctor.

(5)
11/1/2024

Great caring doctor. Always listening and helpful with explaining what is needed for my health. Very respectful. He's a keeper.

(5)
11/1/2024

I enjoy talking to them because I feel they to listen to me. And I am not just a number to them. They really care of my situation. And I am very pleased with them all.

(5)
11/1/2024

I totally love Dr. Ashley!

(5)
11/1/2024

This office is always helpfyl, if I need to call and always professional and informative with me.

(5)
11/1/2024

Very good

(5)
11/1/2024

Good

(5)
11/1/2024

Knowledgable and genuinely concerned for your well being.

(5)
11/1/2024

Nurse skipped a lot of review questions for my health/chart. Doctor was amazing though, first time seeing him and I would recommend to others.

(5)
11/1/2024

Dr Burtch is AWESOME

(5)
11/1/2024

Very good bed side manner. Explained my profess with my glucose readings. Caring Dr. Who is very much in demand in our area.

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As of December 31, 2016, Brian Burtch did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.