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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

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

Services

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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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.
Excellent
February 11, 2026
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All good, I walked away uplifted.
February 7, 2026
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Pain management post op was a big issue but discussion held was minimal. It seemed he did not want to discuss this issue at all. He has a special awareness of Amyloidosis which makes him an expert in his field but better pain management is an ussue
February 6, 2026
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I have already recommended Dr. Berkman and Vanderbilt to three friends
January 25, 2026
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Good
January 18, 2026
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Dr. Berkman spent much time with me discussing my L5 radiculopathy and treatment options. He also reviewed my MRI with me with photos on the computer and introduced me to his Physician Assistance Amanda Laney who was very helpful also.
January 12, 2026
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Dr Bergman very polite. He explained everything very well.
January 11, 2026
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Dr. Berkman went an extra step,showed very much concern,does a wonderful exam
January 11, 2026
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I thought Dr. Bergman was very knowledgeable and discussed the options available to me.
January 10, 2026
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