Lyle J. Burdine, M.D., Ph.D. Transplant Surgeon
Primary Appointment Location
Kidney Transplant Clinic at the UAMS Medical Center
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Suite 3150
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 800-552-8026
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Areas of Expertise
- Digestive Health
- Organ Transplantation
- Cancer Care
- Gastrointestinal Cancer Care
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes (Referral Required)
- Provides Second Opinion
- Yes
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Language
- English
About Dr. Burdine
Clinical Biography
Lyle Burdine, M.D., Ph.D., performs liver, kidney and pancreas transplants as well as hepatobiliary surgery.
UAMS Health Talk Podcast
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Resources Related to Dr. Burdine
Success Story: Edward Allis (Article)
Ed Allis needed a liver transplant and the UAMS Health team was able to perform the transplant surgery and helped him enjoy life with his granddaughter.
Read the ArticleDr. Burdine's Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Surgery — Division of Transplantation
- Associate Professor
Education and Training
- Fellowship
- University of California, San Francisco
Multiple Abdominal Transplant Surgery - Residency
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
General Surgery - Postgraduate Education
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Doctor of Philosophy - Medical School
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Graduate
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Surgery — General Surgery
Associations
- American Society of Transplant Surgeons
Dr. Burdine's Research
He maintains an active research program in the Divison of Surgical Research transforming basic science discoveries to clinical solutions for transplant and cancer patients.
Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Burdine
UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.
Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Burdine
UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.
- Barrett’s Esophagus Ablation
- Cancer Surgery
- Capsule endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Eustachian Tube Dilation
- Kidney Transplant Surgery
- Liver Transplant Surgery
- Pancreatic Transplant
- Septoplasty
- Stricture Dilation
- Transplantation
- Turbinate Reduction
- Upper GI Endoscopy
Dr. Burdine's Areas of Expertise
Digestive Health
With highly skilled and trained specialists and the latest technology, UAMS Health's digestive health services are the most complete in the state.
Organ Transplantation
Organ transplants are often life-saving treatments for conditions where an organ has failed or is no longer functioning properly.
Cancer Care
The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.
Gastrointestinal Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)
Cancers of the digestive system can be very serious, impacting both survival and quality of life.
Locations Where Dr. Burdine Practices
Kidney Transplant Clinic at the UAMS Medical Center , Primary Location
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Suite 3150
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 800-552-8026
New and Returning Patients
Liver Transplant Clinic at the UAMS Medical Center
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Suite 3150
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 800-552-8026
New and Returning Patients
Surgical Oncology Clinic
449 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- 501-296-1200
New Patients - 501-686-8211
Returning Patients
Transplant Clinic in Texarkana (Part of Family Medical Center in Texarkana)
3417 U of A Way
Texarkana, AR 71854
- General Information
- 870-779-6000
Transplant Clinic in Jonesboro (Part of the Family Medical Center in Jonesboro)
311 E. Matthews Ave.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
- General Information
- 870-972-0063
Transplant Clinic in Fayetteville (Part of Internal Medicine Clinic at the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus)
1125 N. College Ave.
UAMS Northwest Regional Campus
Fayetteville, AR 72703
- Appointment Phone Number
- 800-552-8026
New and Returning Patients
Internal Medicine Clinic at the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus
1125 N. College Ave.
UAMS Northwest Regional Campus
Fayetteville, AR 72703
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-713-8701
New and Returning Patients
Transplant Clinic in Helena (Part of the Family Medical Center in Helena)
1393 Highway 242 South
Helena, AR 72342
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-6644
New and Returning Patients
Comment
Perfect physician. This is an awesome professional.
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Feb 09, 2026Comment
Dr Burdine is A+ Listens, answers any questions and just a super nice gentleman. Others could learn from his bedside manner.
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Feb 08, 2026Comment
Dr Burdine was excellent and we appreciated his help and time spent with us.
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Feb 05, 2026Comment
Dr.Burdine has a great bedside manner. He shows concern and doesn't mind answering questions.
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Jan 22, 2026Comment
Took the time to talk to me and see if I had any other concerns and said to call if I needed anything.
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Jan 22, 2026Comment
The surgeon ease are concerns.
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Jan 18, 2026Comment
I have told many people about Dr. Burdine's experience in surgery as well as his kindness.
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Jan 18, 2026Comment
Dr. Burdine has excellent bedside manner. He was kind and patient. He thoroughly explained my upcoming gallbladder surgery. He came highly recommended and I have full confidence in him as my surgeon.
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Jan 09, 2026Comment
Dr. Burdine was very attentive, listening to my concerns, and addressing them. He did not rush through my appointment but took his time to make me feel heard and seen.
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Dec 15, 2025Comment
The doctor was very professional and gave me an extremely easy feeling
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Dec 06, 2025