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Dr. Richard Berger, MD

Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Richard Berger, MD
4.6 (223 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Berger, MD is a Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Richard Berger, MD
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Dr. Richard Berger, MD

Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Richard Berger, MD is a Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Berger graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Richard Berger, MD is a Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Chicago, IL and has 36 years experience. Dr. Berger currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Berger has experience treating conditions like Knee Osteophyte among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Berger received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 223 times. Dr. Berger's office accepts new patients. Dr. Berger is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.

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Knee Replacement
Knee Osteophyte
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Knee Osteophyte
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Knee Osteophyte
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Difficulty With Walking
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Wound Repair
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Herniated Disc
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Scoliosis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Excision of Femur or Knee
Hip Replacement Revision
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Joint Replacement
Total Knee Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    BlueCard PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
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  • HealthyBlue Advantage

Locations

  1. 1 George Kouris MD SC
    1611 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 243-4244
  2. 2 Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush LLC
    1725 W Harrison St Ste 1063, Chicago, IL 60612
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 432-2343
  3. 3 Rush University Medical Center
    1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60612
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 432-2557

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Berger
4.6
Based on 223 Reviews
5 Stars (194)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (3)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (22)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 12, 2025
Nearly 20 years ago Dr Berger replaced both my knees. They are perfect. Now, he is helping me with hip issue. He is the very best.
— Mar 12, 2025
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Specialties*
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Department of General Surgery University Health Center Hospitals Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    1990
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Rush Medical College
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Berger, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Berger's profile.

Dr. Richard Berger, MD is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Berger, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL