Chronic Illness Specialty Care in Milwaukie, Oregon
Dr. Cori Burke is an Oregon naturopathic physician specializing in complex chronic illness, including MCAS, POTS, hEDS, chronic fatigue, Lyme, autoimmune conditions, hormonal transitions, and neuroinflammatory illness. She provides thoughtful, individualized care for complex and multisystem conditions. Through comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and step-by-step treatment plans, Dr. Burke helps patients better understand their symptoms and move toward improved quality of life.
Naturopathic medicine focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness rather than simply managing symptoms. By understanding how the body’s systems are connected and supporting its natural ability to heal, Dr. Burke helps patients restore balance, improve daily function, and move closer to feeling like themselves again.
Expert Care For Chronic Illness
Dr Burke has been practicing naturopathic medicine for over a decade and has expertise in all things chronic illness. Many of her patients come to her after years of searching for answers without success. She welcomes complex cases and unexplained symptoms, and is skilled at helping patients navigate both diagnostic evaluation and comprehensive treatment with a clear, thoughtful, step-by-step approach.
Dr. Burke is especially passionate about supporting patients navigating the intersection of chronic illness, neurodiversity, hormonal transitions, and gender-affirming care. Her approach is collaborative, inclusive, and individualized, with an emphasis on helping patients feel heard, understood, and supported through complex health challenges.
Supporting Children and Families With Complex Health Conditions
Dr. Burke also provides care for children and families navigating complex chronic conditions, including PANS/PANDAS and toxic mold exposures. She understands how disruptive and overwhelming these conditions can be for both patients and caregivers, and takes a family-centered approach to evaluation and treatment.
She is one of the few naturopathic providers in Oregon who sees children as young as 2 years old, offering support for pediatric and adolescent patients with complex, multi-system presentations. Care is individualized, collaborative, and focused on helping families better understand symptoms, stabilize health, and build sustainable treatment plans over time.
What Health Conditions Does Dr. Cori Burke Treat?
Here are just some examples of the types of health conditions that Dr. Burke can help you with:
Chronic Infections / Immune Dysregulation Syndromes
- Mold Toxicosis / Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)
- Chronic Viral Infections (EBV / CMV / Reactivated Mono)
- Long COVID / Post COVID Syndrome
- PANS & PANDAS
- Lyme and Vector-Borne Disease
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
- Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (TILT / MCS)
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME / CFS)
Dysautonomia
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Pentad Syndrome
Autoimmune & Connective Tissue Disorders
- Ehlers Danlos Syndrome & Hypermobility Disorders
- Fibromyalgia
- Small Fiber Neuropathy
- Hashimoto’s
- Grave’s Disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Spondyloarthropathies
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus, SLE)
Digestive Health
- SIBO
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Crohn’s Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- FPIES
- Heartburn / Reflux / GERD
- H. Pylori
- Candida
- Celiac Disease
Gender Affirming Care
- Hormone Management (GAHT)
- Surgical Referrals
- The interplay of GAHT and chronic illness
Women’s Health
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Premenstrual Tension Syndrome (PMS)
- Perimenopause & Menopause
- Intersections of neurodiversity and menopause
- Osteopenia & Osteoporosis
Mental & Emotional Health
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- cPTSD
- Autism and ADHD Burnout
- Intersections of chronic illness, neurospiciness, trauma, and mental health