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Dr. Richard Berger, MD

Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery•Male•Age 59

Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Richard Berger, MD is a Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Chicago, IL and has over 33 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine medical school in 1989. He is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. His office accepts new patients.

Dr. Richard Berger, MD

Illinois - Midwest Orthopedics At Rush

1611 W Harrison St Ste 400 Chicago, IL 60612
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I really was scared. I never had major surgery before. The system that Dr. Berger and his nurses prepared was excellent. All were so informative and helpful. That made me less fretful. I had heard excellent reviews regarding Dr. Berger. I was skeptical because I thought knowing to be that good. He was a good. I had soreness which was expected, but he had physical therapy and nurses come to my home which they both were wonderful too. Dr. burgers nurses were always there when I called. Within a few days I was walking with no walker or cane. Less than three weeks I was driving and off on medication. I was able to physically drive myself to my own physical therapy. Thank you Dr. Berger, and to his wonderful nurses. We will meet again soon to do my other hip and knee. Don’t retire on me !!
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C Torphy – Jun 09, 2022
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I would Never recommend Dr Berger to anyone
Yes, Dr Berger has lots of attractive people making you feel good. I did..Met with him for 10 minutes..he asked which knee to do first...it was my left..the one with the most pain..I trusted him and his reputation.went back and he wanted to replace my other knee but the first one was causing me so much pain I didn't want to do it. He never even touched my knee and spent maybe another 10 minutes I finally went to another orthopedic surgeon and discovered he had put in the wrong size...had it done again..I stayed n the hospital that time for 2 days and started rehab there,,Dr Berger sent me home to a hotel without backup..no stay at hospital or rehab I feel like he is running a machine and doesn't take time or care with patients
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  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Maurine – May 27, 2022
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Knee replacement
In comparison to my previous knee replacement, through another facility…. This by far exceeded my expectations!! I have never came in contact with SUCH an organized facility. The recovery time was SO much faster than my previous replacement. I can highly recommend Dr Berger and his team!
What went well
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  • Staff friendliness
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  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
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Brian L. – May 26, 2022
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Upbeat, thorough and precise.
Very organized process and visit was just as long as they said it would be. Everyone who assisted and councilors me were very friendly and knowledgeable.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Gary Fang – May 11, 2022
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Professional yet caring to my individual needs.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Mar 31, 2022
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Recent Visit
Hip replacement follow-up. Incredible service. Everything was on time. The Dr. and his team are first class and most professional. Appointment follow-up has been the best. Not only would I recommend Dr Berger to friends and family, I have already and will continue to do so.
What went well
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  • Staff friendliness
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  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Steve – Mar 18, 2022
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Dr. Richard Berger performed my outpatient hip replacement less than a week ago. My surgery experience was amazing and the result thus far is nothing short of a miracle. On the day of surgery, I walked out of the surgical center with a new hip and my movement and walking improve each day. I have experienced little to no pain and PT is progressing very well. I would strongly recommend Dr. Berger and his minimally invasive procedure.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
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Jan 27, 2022
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In late October Dr. Richard Berger, at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center performed a minimally invasive outpatient anterior hip replacement. The surgery is nothing short of a miracle. On the day of surgery, I met with the anesthesiologist at 6am and by 9:30 I walked out of the surgical center with a new hip. The experience was incredible. If you need a new hip, I would highly recommend Dr. Berger and his minimally invasive procedure.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Dan Lukas – Jan 18, 2022
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Dr. Berger has replaced both of my hips, right one 9 years ago and left one 4 weeks ago. I have nothing but praise for him and his staff. They have all bases covered. Highly recommend.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Dec 09, 2021
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Couldn’t be any happier with everything about my recent knee replacement with Dr. Berger. I hope this is my last knee replacement but if I someday need to have the other one done, I’ve got zero doubts that I’ll be calling Dr. Berger again. I can’t recommend he or his staff any higher. First class at every contact point.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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No results
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JW – Oct 07, 2021
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I had a great experience with Dr. Berger. I was able to call him at home when I thought something was wrong and he told me what to do I went to see him on Monday and there was not anything wrong.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Aug 12, 2021
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Professional, courteous, timely And very very talented
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Thomas Pigg – Jun 10, 2021
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I came from Costa Rica as I had heard wonders about Dr.Berger. He is not only a great doctor, but he also has a great team ! They go above and beyond , very human , and are with you every step. My expectations were surpassed!
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Valery Echavarría – Jun 10, 2021
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The results speak for themselves: my hip replacement surgery began at 8:15 a.m. and I was home by 1:30 p.m. and walking without a cane in two days. Today, six weeks after surgery, I rode my bike 12 miles, walked 2.5 miles and did yoga. Dr. Berger's office fully prepared me as to what to expect at every step along the way; the office runs like a well-oiled machine. I did not have much face-time with Dr. Berger (he is busy!), but he was friendly, answered my questions and inspired confidence when I did see him; otherwise, his very professional staff took good care of me. If you have been suffering from arthritis in the hip, Dr. Berger's minimally invasive procedure is the way to go. One note: Dr. Berger recommends getting the Game Ready therapy device for recovery; I did and thought it really helped with a quick and pain-free recovery.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Excellent Experience – May 27, 2021
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Highly efficient support staff made preparation for my office visit seamless. A virtual teaching session provided extensive info on the procedure itself, as well as pre and post op instructions. Dr. Berger took the time to go over surgical options with me before the office visit, so the decision as to type of knee replacement was easily made with Dr. Berger at our visit. Surgery day proceeded well, the with staff at Rush taking excellent care of me. I still have rehab ahead of me, but already have less pain after the surgery than I did before. I will highly recommend Dr. Berger and his staff to friends and family members. For me, the trip from Philadelphia to Chicago was well worth it, to take advantage of Dr. Bergers expertise in minimally invasive and partial knee replacements.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Robert W Rees-Jones – May 27, 2021
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Berger did both knees(total replacement) 5.5 months apart. I trained for 3 months before the first one and worked at pt between and after surgery. Berger did a perfect job on both. I was in my 60's a bit heavy 6-2 230 and he is amazing! I have referred others all satisfied. please consider hm.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Stephen Maras – May 25, 2021
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I had a great experience with my both knee replacements. Dr Berger’s staff is excellent. Dr Berger answered all of my and my wife’s questions before surgery. Both surgeries went great and I was up walking and climbing stairs 3 hours after surgery.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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John H – Apr 29, 2021
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Hip and knee replacement are not miracle surgeries. There are so many things that can go wrong. I had both hips replaced by Dr. Berger and I am wondering why I did. My anatomy is completely changed, leg length difference. I have back pain now 8 months after the second surgery. Two surgeries later, I just traded hip pain for back pain.
What went well
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What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Ms. Conrad – Apr 29, 2021
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Everyone from clerks to nurses to Doctors were very knowledgeable, they gave thorough and understandable responses to all my questions. I am expecting a good outcome.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 29, 2021
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Great experience. The surgery went smoothly and I was walking up and down a flight of stsirs 2 hours after getting a full knee replacement. And Dr Berger’s support staff is the most organized, efficient, friendly and responsive group of health care professionals I have ever seen.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Michael A. – Apr 01, 2021
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Care Philosophy

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Specialties

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Board Certifications

  • Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

1996
Rush University Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
1994
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Residency Hospital
1990
Department of General Surgery University Health Center Hospitals Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Internship Hospital
1989
Tufts University School Of Medicine
Medical School
1985
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Undergraduate School
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Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Memberships & Affiliations

  • International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, Member

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What are Dr. Richard Berger, MD's top areas of care?

Dr. Berger frequently treats Knee Replacement, Osteoarthritis of Knee, and Osteoarthritis. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Berger treats.

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Dr. Berger's office is located at 1611 W Harrison St Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60612. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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Dr. Berger's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Knee Replacement
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Berger performs Knee Replacement more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Berger performs this procedure more than 100% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Bi-Compartmental Knee Replacement
  • Computer-Assisted Total Knee Replacement
  • Image-Guided Knee Replacement
  • Minimally-Invasive Knee Replacement
  • Minimally-Invasive Total Knee Replacement
  • Minimally-Invasive, Quad-Sparing Knee Replacement
  • Partial Knee Replacement
  • Total Knee Replacement
  • Uni-Compartmental Knee Replacement
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Osteoarthritis of Knee
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Berger treats Osteoarthritis of Knee more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Berger treats this condition more than 99% of his peers

Osteoarthritis
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very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Berger treats Osteoarthritis more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Berger treats this condition more than 98% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Osteoarthritis of Ankle
  • Osteoarthritis of Elbow
  • Osteoarthritis of Finger Joint
  • Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Osteoarthritis of Spine
  • Osteoarthritis of Toe
  • Osteoarthritis of Wrist
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Dr. Berger's conditions and procedures:

  • Achilles Tendinitis
  • Adhesive Capsulitis
  • Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
  • Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
  • Ankle Sprains and Strains
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Elbow
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Back Pain
  • Bursitis
  • Cervical Spine Myelopathy
  • Chondrocalcinosis
  • Chronic Neck Pain
  • Chronic Pelvic Pain
  • Complications of Joint Prosthesis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Difficulty With Walking
  • Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
  • Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
  • Gait Abnormality
  • Ganglion Cyst
  • Gout
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Replacement
  • Hip Replacement Revision
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Joint Pain
  • Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
  • Knee Dislocation Treatment
  • Knee Fracture
  • Knee Replacement
  • Knee Replacement Revision
  • Knee Sprain
  • Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
  • Limb Pain
  • Low Back Pain
  • Meniscus Surgery
  • Musculoskeletal Function Test
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Osteoarthritis of Spine
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Partial Knee Replacement
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Pyogenic Arthritis
  • Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Runner's Knee
  • Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Scoliosis
  • Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
  • Sjögren's Syndrome
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spine Deformities
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
  • Synovial Biopsy
  • Tibia and Fibula Fractures
  • Total Hip Replacement
  • Unicompartmental Hip Surgery

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Illinois - Midwest Orthopedics At Rush1611 W Harrison St Ste 400 Chicago, IL 60612
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