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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.
DISCRIBED VERY CLEARLY OPTOINS FOR FUTURE !
June 16, 2025
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No discussions or answers on proplem. FALSELY stated on drugs & prior medical history. Showed NO concern on numbness and feet condition & inability to walk without pain or dropping things, falls stumbling.
June 15, 2025
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This guy is awesome I would recommend him to anyone
June 8, 2025
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Great
June 1, 2025
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Seemed concerned about my problems
May 25, 2025
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Excellent practitioner. Great education and explanation. Very attentive to my needs and great listening skills. He was able to deliver serious news yet make me feel comfortable.
May 22, 2025
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Best 17 minutes spent with a Specialist ever!Super knowledgeable! Informative! Professional! (Seemed to generally care!) His prognosis made total sense! I'd recommend him to any family & friends! Great first time experience at this clinic!
April 16, 2025
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Dr Burkman is awesome
March 30, 2025
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Very pleasant attitude and concern for my needs. All explanations were given. Questions were answered. I was given all attention needed. I appreciated his concern and actions as well as his confidence in my needed care.
March 24, 2025
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