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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

Locations

Vanderbilt Spine Center
Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 23108
Nashville, TN 37204
Vanderbilt Spine Center Clarksville
980 Professional Park Dr., Suite E
Clarksville, TN 37040
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. Berkman outstanding.
July 20, 2024
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What else can I say? He was everything I needed that day. Including compassionate to my wishes and feelings.
July 19, 2024
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Dr Berkman was very nice and gave an appropriate examination of my extremities to assess muscles strength and physical movements. Detailed concerns for my balance and potential falls.
July 2, 2024
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I've already recommended dr. Bergman to others
June 24, 2024
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Dr Berkman answered my questions and was very thorough in making a plan for my future pain management.
June 22, 2024
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Dr Berkman was very thorough and helpful. He quickly noticed something about my condition and did a series of tests in office. He noted there were two conditions and has scheduled MRI and neurological appointments.Thank you so much for Drs like Dr Berkman. He is so special to us and to Vanderbilt.
June 15, 2024
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The doctor was recommended to me by a friend. I am pleased with my visit with him.
June 8, 2024
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Dr Berkman is the best doctor I have ever been to. You are lucky to have him on staff.
June 3, 2024
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Doctor and nurse answered every question down to smallest detail.
May 26, 2024
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