Dr. Scott Burkhart, Ph.D.

Dr. Scott Burkhart is a neuropsychologist trained in clinical concussion management and treatment. Dr. Burkhart completed his concussion fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Sports Concussion Program. Prior to his fellowship training, Dr. Burkhart completed a residency at Tewksbury Hospital in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Dr. Burkhart completed his graduate and undergraduate training in psychology at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon.

Dr. Burkhart currently works at Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic in Tallahassee, Florida. He is the clinical director of the Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic Regional Sports Concussion Center. His primary responsibilities include; treatment of sports-related concussion, management and education regarding concussion presentation and symptoms, implementation of physical exertion and academic accommodations, return to play decisions, and specific interventions for concussion treatment. Dr. Burkhart’s clinical approach to concussion is multifaceted and includes assessment of neurocognitive performance, visual functioning, vestibular functioning, and symptom presentation. The Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic Regional Sports Concussion Center also provides baseline assessment and continuing education in the Florida panhandle and southern Georgia regions.

Dr. Burkhart currently provides concussion treatment and management services to 4 colleges and universities including Florida State University athletics, 30+ high schools located in the Florida panhandle, and multiple middle school and youth sports organizations. His current research interests include; pediatric concussion presentation in youth athletes ages 8-12, the effects of concussion injury on vestibular/vision functioning, and improving rehabilitative efforts to expedite concussion recovery in youth and collegiate athletes.

Dr. Burkhart joins the BFS concussion advisory board with the goal of helping teachers, parents, coaches, and student-athletes understand the reality and risks of concussion.