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Richard A. Berkman MD

Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
Insurance Plans Accepted

About Richard A. Berkman

In this video, Dr. Richard Berkman discusses back pain, common causes, how to manage pain and treatment options.

Areas of Expertise

  • Neurologic Surgery
  • Neurological Surgery
  • Spine
  • Spine, Comprehensive

Conditions and Treatments

  • Comprehensive Spine Care
  • Neurologic Surgery
  • Comprehensive Spine Care
  • Neurologic Surgery

Locations

Vanderbilt Spine Center
Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 23108
Nashville, TN 37204
Vanderbilt Spine Center Pleasant View
Vanderbilt Health Pleasant View
6536 Highway 41A
Pleasant View, TN 37146

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - New York University, 1987
  • Internship - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 1988
  • Research Fellowship - National Institutes of Health, 1992
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 1993
  • Fellowship - Emory University, 1994

Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery, 1998

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DocTalk with Dr. Berkman: Back Pain

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr is alway friendly and easy to talk to and makes you feel comfortable
November 5, 2024
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Everything was very good
October 23, 2024
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I really have no problems with way things go I really don't
October 10, 2024
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Dr. Berkman was able to answer my questions and was thorough In letting me know what to expect at upcoming surgery.
October 5, 2024
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I was very impressed with Dr. Berkman and feel he knew exactly what my problem was and how to treat it. He did seem to be in a hurry though.
October 2, 2024
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My experience with this appointment; clinic, staff, physician, was perfect!
September 4, 2024
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Dr. Berkman is an Excellent Physician and cares for your Needs
August 25, 2024
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This was by far the worst experience I have ever had with a doctor.
August 24, 2024
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Dr Berkman was very professional, kind, and attentive.
August 24, 2024
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