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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.
I always recommend Dr. Berkman to anyone who has an issue with their spine. He is the best.
November 11, 2025
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Dr Berkman was able to diagnose my problem within a few minutes! He's very attentive and compassionate in his care giving!
November 9, 2025
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Excellent practitioner, listener and provider who displays his care for patient and family. Used models to de.instrate. Great educator. Spent appropriate time explaining surgical procedure, risks and benefits. Answered questions well.
November 8, 2025
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Dr. Berkman performed a very thorough history and detailed physical examination. He was very empathetic and aware of all my issues which he explained.
November 1, 2025
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Best in the world
October 20, 2025
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Dr. Berkman is the best!
September 20, 2025
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The first time I saw the Provider, he is nice , I will tell you more information when the next visit
September 6, 2025
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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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