Biography
Dr. Berger has pioneered minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, allowing patients to recover faster with less pain than with traditional hip and knee replacement surgery. His degree in mechanical engineering from MIT has helped him design specialized instruments which allow the surgery to be done without cutting any muscle, tendons, or ligaments. These advances allow most of Dr. Berger's patients to walk independently and leave the hospital the day of surgery. His mechanical engineering background has also helped him to design gender-specific implants that fit and perform better for active patients.
Dr. Berger was fellowship trained in adult reconstruction at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Berger also conducts research on hip and knee replacements.
Dr. Berger, as part of his pioneering role in minimally invasive surgery, has developed specialized instruments, techniques for surgery, as well as knee and hip implants.
Visit Dr. Berger's Website Curriculum Vitae
Practice Emphasis
Minimally Invasive Hip and Knee Replacement
Outpatient Total Joint Replacement Surgery FAQs
Special Procedures
Minimally Invasive Hip and Knee Replacement
Research Interests
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Disclosures
Clinical Support Staff
- Andrea Sanchez (AA)
- Arisha Zingarelli (AA)
- Emily Hadel (CL)
- Vennessa Roman (FC)
- Rachel Schiller (Patient Liaison)
- Skyler Long (New Patient Liaison)
- Liz Smith (Patient Liaison)
- Courtney Kelly (MKTG)
- Deanna Ellis (DL)
- Emily Krogel (NP)
- Wendy TAN (PA)
- Monica Bajek (RN)
- Catherine Madden (RN)
- Jenny Sprenzel (RN)
- Lauren Kennerly (RN)
- Kelly O'Reilly (RN)
- Theresa Skokna (RN)
- Colleen Madden (PH)
For an appointment with Dr. Richard Berger please call Rachel at (312) 432-2557.
Education / Certifications
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Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine
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Residency
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA - Orthopaedic Surgery
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Fellowship
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL - Joint Replacement
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Certification
Orthopaedic Surgery
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