--- title: "Dr. Shane Burch | Spine Surgeon in San Francisco, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Shane Burch, M.D. practices Spine Surgery in San Francisco, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shane-burch-2088381031" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Shane Burch, M.D. ![Shane Burch, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/JDKced50j2ZglVujcBJ7QYEKjK5ywWcoHWR1cG2ftds/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Shane Burch, M.D. ## Spine Surgery - Accepting new patients [1580 Valencia StreetFloor 7San Francisco, CA 94110](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1580+Valencia+Street+San+Francisco%2C+CA+94110+US) ## Schedule appointment [415-600-5450](tel:+14156005450) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shane-burch-2088381031#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shane-burch-2088381031#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shane-burch-2088381031#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shane-burch-2088381031#provider-services) ## About Dr. Burch Languages English Gender Male ### Approach to care Dr. Shane Burch strives to understand how a spinal condition affects each patient's life and develop a treatment approach that improves function, reduces pain, and helps patients return to the activities that matter most to them. Dr. Burch is an internationally recognized orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of disorders affecting the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine. He has expertise in complex spine surgery, minimally invasive procedures and computer-assisted and robotic surgical techniques. His clinical and research work focuses on improving outcomes and quality of life for patients with spinal disorders. He is a leader in the use of technology to advance spine surgery and has developed innovative approaches to better understand patient movement and recovery following surgery. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of Toronto **Residency:** University of Toronto GME, Orthopaedic Surgery **Fellowship:** UCSF School of Medicine GME, Spinal Surgery, University of Toronto GME, Orthopaedic Surgery ## Board certifications - Orthopedic Surgery ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Sutter West Bay Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (2 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (23 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Mission Bernal Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/mission-bernal-care-center-2011972352) 1580 Valencia Street Floor 7 San Francisco, CA 94110 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1580+Valencia+Street+San+Francisco%2C+CA+94110+US) [415-600-5450](tel:+14156005450) 415-600-5420 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Disc Replacement - Herniated cervical disc surgery - Lateral Interbody Fusion - [Minimally invasive spine surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-back-spine-procedures) - [Spine surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/back-spine-surgery) ### Conditions - Cervical Spine Disorders - Degenerative Spine Diseases - Herniated Disc - Kyphosis - Lumbar Spinal Stenosis - [Scoliosis](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/scoliosis) - Spinal Cord Tumor - Spinal stenosis - Spine Deformity - Spine Injury - Spine Trauma - Spondylolisthesis - Thoracic Spine Conditions ### Reasons for visit - Spinal fusion ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Back and spine surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/back-spine-surgery) - [Back and spine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/back-spine) - [Minimally invasive back and spine procedures](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-back-spine-procedures) ## Similar providers nearby - ![Hesham M. 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