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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

Related Stories

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 is always so professional and friendly and I trust his care very much. He is an excellent surgeon!!!!!
August 23, 2025
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I have recommended two other individuals to Dr. Berkman.
August 13, 2025
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The Doctor listened to my explanation and concerns. He previewed the medical history info I sent and info on hand from a previous Vanderbilt Imaging visit. From all the info he heard amd reviewed, he provided a clear diagnosis of my current condition, and he defined the way ahead for me and my condition.
August 7, 2025
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Dr. Berkman is a very nice man, I would recommend Dr. Berkman to anyone who has a neurological issue!!
August 7, 2025
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Dr Berkman just seems skilled. I'm MUCH better 6 months in.
August 5, 2025
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Dr Berkman, Latosha NP, Amanda RN and assistant were all Amazing!! All very very kind, patient, showed compassion, caring and concern. All provided helpful information. Dr Berkman is the first doctor in 15 months that gave me a straight and truthful answer to my problem !!
July 30, 2025
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Dr. Berkman was very thorough with the visit and has always shown compassion and understanding when we meet and discussing my results form my CT or MRI Image results.
July 30, 2025
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Good
July 16, 2025
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Doctor was extremely nice and helpful. Explained everything to me in great detail for questions or anything.
June 22, 2025
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