Henry Burton

Henry was Teddy Altman's husband.

Character History
He first came to the show as a patient without insurance and in need of surgery. When Dr. Altman heard, she married him so that he would be on her insurance. During the surgery there were complcatons and Teddy, as the wife, had to make a desicion that made Henry a lifelong diabetic. Though the newly-weds both maintain that theirs is a simple marriage of convenience, and Teddy continues to date men other than Henry, there are hints that they have deeper feelings for each other. While high on painkillers, Henry confesses his feelings for Teddy, but she tells him she doesn't feel the same way. Later they become friends, however, when Teddy starts coming to his house after her dates go badly. Teddy's on and off boyfriend Andrew Perkins returns and asks her to go with him to Germany and work at a hospital there. Teddy tells Henry that she decided to go to Germany with Dr. Perkins, which prompts Burton to ask for a divorce from Teddy. She agrees and implies Burton does not need her any longer because he has his old job back and his own insurance. In the season finale Teddy decides against her earlier decision to go to Germany along with Dr. Perkins and decides to stay back with Henry. She kisses Henry, and tells him that she thinks she is falling in love with him.

Henry passed away during surgery performed by Cristina Yang. Teddy had said that she didn't trust anyone to do his surgery except Dr. Yang, and well of course herself.