Dr. Greg Burkett, Diplomate
American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Avian Practice - Avian Veterinary Services 

Dr. Greg Burkett has extensive experience in all aspects of aviculture. He began breeding birds in 1979, starting with a few Budgies and Cockatiels at the hobby level.  Over the last 15 years Dr. Burkett has successfully bred over 40 different species of Psittacines and is currently managing a small aviary consisting of more than 20 different species.  In 1992, he and his partner opened a bird specialty shop which is still operating successfully today. Through the shop he has developed many handfeeding techniques, bird care philosophies, and nursery management protocols that make his store one of the best in the country. In fact, it was voted Best Specialty Store by Pet Product News in 1995.

Even before high school, Dr. Burkett’s intent was to attend veterinary college and practice avian medicine and surgery. He focused on his goal and graduated from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993. He opened his avian private practice immediately upon graduating. Today he owns and operates a successful avian practice in Durham, NC which treats only birds, including wildlife, chickens, ducks, and all other avian species. Dr. Burkett became one of the first 100 veterinarians in the country to be board certified in avian medicine in November, 2002. In 2004, he was appointed as an adjunct professor for the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine and currently teaches students rotating through his practice.
 
For you, as a customer of BirdCagePortal.com, Dr. Burkett is offering veterinary advice when you visit this site.  Please understand this advice does not replace a visit to your veterinarian.  Dr. B cannot diagnose or recommend treatment without examining your bird.  The advice he provides in this format relates to the proper care of your bird.  If your bird is sick and needs immediate attention, you need to see a veterinarian immediately.  Do not wait for a response from Dr. Burkett.