Braden A. Burckhard, MD

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A Fellowship-Trained Retina Surgeon With a Passion for Precision and Patient Care

Braden Allen Burckhard, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained vitreoretinal specialist. Known for his surgical skill and approachable demeanor, Dr. Burckhard brings advanced retinal therapies and a steady hand to patients across Monterey County.

Originally from a small ranch near Burlington, North Dakota, Dr. Burckhard completed his undergraduate studies at Minot State University, graduating summa cum laude with a dual major in Biology and Chemistry. He earned national recognition for his undergraduate research in organic chemistry and went on to receive his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, where he was elected class president and honored for his leadership and professionalism.

Our ophthalmologist in Monterey completed his residency at the University of Wisconsin, publishing research on macular surgery outcomes.

He now sees patients in Monterey and Salinas, where he specializes in the treatment of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, and other complex retinal conditions.

He then moved to San Francisco to pursue a highly competitive fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at West Coast Retina and California Pacific Medical Center — one of the nation’s top programs in the field.

How Our Ophthalmologist Achieved Fellowship Status

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After completing his ophthalmology residency at the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Burckhard was selected for a prestigious vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at West Coast Retina and California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, one of the most competitive programs in the country. This advanced training reflects his commitment to clinical excellence and surgical precision.

Additional Awards, Affiliations, & Honors Dr. Burckhard’s accomplishments include:

Education & Training

Bachelor’s Degree

Dr. Burckhard earned his undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry from Minot State University, graduating summa cum laude. He was nationally recognized for his research in organic chemistry.

Medical School

He received his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, where he was elected class president and honored for his professionalism and leadership.

Residency

Dr. Burckhard completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Wisconsin, publishing research on macular surgery outcomes during his training.

Fellowship

He went on to complete a competitive fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at West Coast Retina and California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco.

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