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Richard A. Berkman MD

Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
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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.
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. Berkman went an extra step,showed very much concern,does a wonderful exam
January 11, 2026
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Dr Bergman very polite. He explained everything very well.
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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Great Doctor
January 9, 2026
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Dr. Berkman took the time to answer all my questions, address my concerns, allay my fears, and was very informative. As always, an excellent experience with him, and I trust him with my care. He's also just a super guy.
January 7, 2026
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Very good
December 31, 2025
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Dr.Berkman is a caring and highly skilled surgeon who saved my life.In my opinion he and his team are the very best.
December 30, 2025
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