Justin Burr, MD

Justin Burr, MD, started his radiation oncology residency in 2021.

Why UNMC?

It’s an excellent department through and through. I was particularly drawn to the environment. The people here take great care of patients as well as create an exceptional atmosphere for working and learning. I enjoy coming to work each day. The Buffet Cancer Center is top of the line and a great place to work.

Favorite part of residency?

I enjoy the comradery of the resident workroom. It’s a close-knit group and having the ability to bounce ideas off of one another is extremely useful. I also find the teamwork involved in Radiation Oncology refreshing, and each person in the department at UNMC has been great to work with.

Favorite things to do in Omaha?

My wife and I enjoy trying new foods and there’s a wider array of restaurants in Omaha than people realize. A lot of them are clustered in the Midtown-Old Market area, but there is good food no matter the direction. We also enjoy taking our Goldendoodle, Benjamin, on hikes at some of the local state park areas.

Fun fact about yourself or things you like to do for fun?

I’ve lost 100 pounds (I once weighed 300 pounds). I enjoy reading sci-fi/fantasy novels, anything sports (in particular college football and NBA), barbecuing for friends/family, and eating fun food.