Dr. Brian Burrows, MD, is the interim Chief Medical Officer for Duke Regional Hospital. He was appointed to this role in November, 2024.

Dr. Burrows has spent the past 14 years with Duke University Health System, most recently serving as the ED Medical Director and Chair for Duke Regional Hospital, since 2019. 

Dr. Burrows is known for his exceptional leadership, and for developing key continuous improvement initiatives. He has spearheaded numerous patient flow processes in the Emergency Department (ED), and during the COVID-19 pandemic he co-led the development and operational structure of the new Behavioral Health ED adjacent to the hospital. 

Dr. Burrows earned his medical degree from East Carolina University in 2010, and completed his residency at Duke University Medical Center in 2013.