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Jon (Sandy) Burnham, MD, MSCE

Jon (Sandy) Burnham, MD, MSCE

Jon (Sandy) Burnham, MD, MSCE

Jon (Sandy) Burnham, MD, MSCE, is the Clinical Director of the Division of Rheumatology, Director of the Lupus Program and Co-Director of the Lupus Integrated Nephritis Clinic at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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215-590-2547

About Jon (Sandy) Burnham, MD, MSCE

Dr. Burnham is Clinical Director and Quality Improvement Leader in the Division of Rheumatology at CHOP. He is also Director of the Lupus Program and Co-Director of the Lupus Integrated Nephritis Clinic, both at CHOP, and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Burnham directs the Division of Rheumatology quality and patient safety efforts and the Rheumatology Fellowship Training Program. His research addresses new ways to help improve outcomes for children with conditions like arthritis, lupus and mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD). He has worked at CHOP since 1997 and is excited to work with a dedicated team caring for children and adolescents with lupus/MCTD.

Titles

Attending Physician

Certifications

Pediatric Rheumatology – American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Awards and Honors

2018, Department of Pediatrics Alan R. Cohen Master Clinician Award

Education & training

Graduate Degree

MS in Clinical Epidemiology - University of Pennsylvania Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Philadelphia, PA

Medical Degree

MD - University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

Internship

Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship

Pediatric Rheumatology - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Team affiliations

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Patient experience rating

(based on 51 submissions)

  • Provider listened carefully
    4.8 of 5
  • Trust provider with care
    4.9 of 5
  • Provider gave enough info about child's health
    4.8 of 5
  • Would recommend the provider
    4.9 of 5
Learn about the patient experience rating system

Comments

  • Very knowledgeable and thoughtful

    5 of 5
    Aug 27, 2026
  • Hi, Dr. Burnham is an excellent care provider. He takes the time to talk to us to explain all the issues related to the sickness of my child. He takes the time to explore the personal experiences from my child and to build a relationship. So it's been a great experience working or being attended by Dr. Burnham.

    5 of 5
    Aug 04, 2026
  • Dr. Burnham is very insightful. He is dedicated and provides such a warm, has such a warm approach to

    5 of 5
    Aug 03, 2026
  • Dr. Burnham treats both of our children and we have known him for years. He is kind, an excellent communicator and very empathetic.

    5 of 5
    Jul 07, 2026
  • Dr. Burnham is the most professional pediatrician doctor I've ever met in my life. He's been extremely helpful to our front and I wouldn't go to any other hospital or go to any other pediatrician other than Dr. Burnham.

    5 of 5
    Jul 02, 2026
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About the Patient Experience Rating System

The patient experience rating is an average of all responses to the care provider-related questions from surveys submitted by patient families and verified by our survey partner National Research Corporation (NRC Health), an independent company that specializes in patient experience. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question. Responses are measured using percent positive scoring. Percent positive is the percentage of respondents who answered with the most desirable response. We are committed to transparency and sharing the voices of our patients and families. Comments are reviewed before posting to ensure accuracy, privacy, and relevance. To provide meaningful feedback, comments are displayed on provider profiles once a sufficient number have been received. All feedback is also shared internally to support learning, recognition, and continuous improvement. The comments reflect the experiences and perspectives of the patients and families who submitted them. The comments are not endorsed by and do not reflect the views of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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