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Dr. Richard Berkman, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 63
Dr. Richard Berkman, MD
3.4 (59 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Berkman, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN.
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Dr. Richard Berkman, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 63
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Berkman, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN.

About

Dr. Berkman studied at HARVARD Medical School. Dr. Richard Berkman, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN. Dr. Berkman currently practices at Vanderbilt Spine Center and are affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville. Dr. Berkman has experience treating conditions like Thoracic Stenosis, Low Back Pain and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Berkman received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 59 times. Dr. Berkman's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Berkman is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Thoracic Stenosis
Low Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Thoracic Stenosis
Low Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Thoracic Stenosis
Low Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Myelopathy
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Broken Neck
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Piriformis Syndrome
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Neuroplasty
Neuroplasty of Extremity
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Fusion
Aneurysm
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Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Compressed Spinal Cord
Dural Tear
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Neck Pain
Neurogenic Bowel
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Schmorl's Nodes
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
CyberKnife®, Cranial (Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Cranial) incl. Gamma Knife and LINAC Photon Beam
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Neck Surgery
Neurostimulator Implantation
Neurosurgical Procedures
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access

Locations

  1. 1 Vanderbilt Spine Center
    719 Thompson Ln Ste 23108, Nashville, TN 37204
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Berkman
3.4
Based on 59 Reviews
5 Stars (34)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (20)

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Nov 05, 2024
Dr is alway friendly and easy to talk to and makes you feel comfortable
— Nov 05, 2024
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Vanderbilt University
    1988
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Berkman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Berkman's profile.

Dr. Berkman frequently treats the following conditions: Thoracic Stenosis, Low Back Pain and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Berkman, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville.

Yes, Dr. Richard Berkman, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1211 Medical Center Dr, Nashville, TN

  • Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville

    651 Dunlop Ln, Clarksville, TN