After completing medical school at East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine, she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center and a hospital affiliated with East Tennessee State University (ETSU). Clinical interests for Dr. Burness include comprehensive ophthalmology. Dr. Burness has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. She honors Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, in addition to other insurance carriers.