Heather Burgin, MD

In 2019, I celebrated my 20th anniversary of practicing Internal Medicine at Salem Clinic. As a local citizen who grew up in Salem, I feel honored to have the opportunity to help serve the health care needs of our community.

My husband and I have enjoyed raising our four daughters in our own hometown. Our family stays busy supporting the activities of our children--most recently gymnastics and high school marching band. We also spend a lot of time attending to our many pets, including four large dogs (mostly Great Pyrenees with a little outbreeding), five cats, four hamsters, a rabbit, and a chameleon! When we can manage to get away from home, we enjoy hiking and spending time at the Oregon Coast.

I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology at Oregon State University, and then attended medical school at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. I returned to the Pacific Northwest to complete my internship and residency at Oregon Health Sciences University. I have been practicing at Salem Clinic since completing my post-graduate medical training. I am board certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine.

As an Internal Medicine physician, I serve as a Primary Care Provider for adults of all ages. As a female provider, I have a lot of experience managing health issues that are unique to women. I am also well practiced in helping to care for elderly patients with multiple complex medical problems. I pride myself in providing thorough and comprehensive health care to all of my patients, with an emphasis on preventative care.

I value the collaborative and mutually respectful relationships that I share with my patients. I also love learning about my patient's lives, families, and priorities. Over the course of my career, I have discovered that the human element is the most rewarding aspect of being a physician. I believe that kindness, empathy, and compassion are the foundation of strong doctor-patient relationships and are critical to effective health care.

Along with the wonderful and supportive staff at Salem Clinic, I would love to welcome you to my practice!