Dr. John Burleson

What if you could just text your doctors?

Pick doctors you trust. Message them any time. Keep them in your pocket, long-term.

Dr. Burleson

Hi, I’m Dr. Burleson. What’s on your mind?

The outside of my elbow is painful when I grip things

If it’s on your mind, it’s worth a message. Anytime, at your convenience.

Start a conversation below. It’s free & takes about 5 minutes.

About me

Dr. Burleson is a Board-Certified, Fellowship-trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. He believes in treating patients without surgery as much as possible. He takes time to review imaging, perform a thorough exam, and explain spine problems while coming to a diagnosis and coordinating non-operative care. For those that do require surgery, Dr. Burleson specializes in patient-specific spine surgery. Dr. Burleson uses minimally invasive techniques to tailor a treatment plan to each patient. This helps patients heal faster and return to their lives sooner! He offers disc replacement surgery to some patients as an alternative to fusion which can potentially reduce the risk of future surgery. He has extensive training in both robotics and augmented reality and was the first surgeon in Tennessee to have performed 100 cases with the spine robot as well as 100 cases with augmented reality. He also performed the first patient specific multi-level fusion with custom 3-D printed implants in Tennessee.

Here's what I help with:

Tendon pain (tennis elbow, etc.)Neck painShoulder painLow back painSciaticaKnee painArthritisJoint stiffnessMinor sprains and strainsHeel painBone health

All through chat

How does it work?

Two steps. No appointments.

First, an AI Chief Resident
takes your history.

“Oh, just another AI chatbot…” Nope. Your medical care is 100% human. Our AI speeds up intake and keeps costs low.

Your real doctor replies,
typically the same day.

Your chosen doctor reviews your case and signs the plan with a live-recorded Human Signature™. Prescriptions and labs as needed.

What is a personal doctor?

A personal doctor handles all of your care: prescriptions, everyday advice, diagnoses, even keeping you on track. You wouldn't book an appointment to ask whether that product you saw on TikTok is worth it. You'd just message your personal doctor.

A doctor you trust, in your pocket, through your day-to-day life.

Care when you need it

Get medical help quickly, often same-day, not weeks from now.

Follow-ups included

Text your doctor about your concern and follow up freely, all in one conversation.

Never rushed

Thoughtful, detailed conversations that fit your life, not five-minute visits.

No surprise bills

One clear price, shown before you start. Pay per conversation, subscribe only if you want to.

Why the same doctor matters

Why a personal doctor beats telehealth.

With Dr. Burleson

Message through your day, as symptoms happen
The same doctor every time, who remembers your story
A plan that adjusts as we find what works for you
Trust that compounds, visit after visit

With telehealth roulette

A random doctor you didn’t pick
Often just a form and an ‘approve’ button
Back to square one every visit
No continuity, no feeling of connection

Your progress

Dr. John Burleson, MDOrthopaedic Surgery - Spine Surgery
Feeling betterKeep iterating, keep improvingStarting from scratch
Month 1One year, two very different stories.Month 12

The personal doctor the wealthy have always had. Now for everyone.

Board Certified
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Same day
Typical reply
Accepting new patients

Common questions

What can I message you about?

Anything you'd normally see a doctor for: symptoms, prescriptions and refills, lab results, a second opinion, or a question you're just not sure warrants a visit. If something needs to be seen in person, I'll tell you honestly and help you find the right care.

How quickly will you reply?

Usually the same day. My AI assistant gathers the details up front to save us both time, but it never gives medical advice. Every diagnosis, prescription, and treatment response comes directly from me.

How will I know it's really you?

My responses include a Human Signature: a short recorded video or audio message from me, so you know it's genuinely your doctor and not someone acting on my behalf.

Is it a subscription? Can I cancel?

Membership is monthly and you can cancel anytime. Not ready to commit? You can also get one-off access to talk through a single topic, with no subscription.

Get a consultation

$60one-time