Dr. Richard Berger, MD

Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery•Male•Age 60

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 in 1989. He is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. His office accepts new patients.

Dr. Richard Berger, MD

Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield

1611 W Harrison St Ste 400 Chicago, IL 60612

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Dr. Berger's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Berger performs Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Berger performs this procedure more than 98% of his peers

Knee Replacement
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Berger performs Knee Replacement more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Berger performs this procedure more than 98% of his peers

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  • 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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Knee Osteophyte
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Dr. Berger treats Knee Osteophyte more than 94% of his peers

Dr. Berger treats this condition more than 94% of his peers

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Dr. Berger's conditions and procedures:

  • Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
  • Knee Replacement
  • Knee Osteophyte
  • Achilles Tendinitis
  • 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 of the Elbow
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
  • Baker’s Cyst
  • Bursitis of Hip
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Cervical Spine Myelopathy
  • Chondrocalcinosis
  • Chondromalacia
  • Difficulty With Walking
  • Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
  • Ganglion Cyst
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteophyte
  • Hip Sprain
  • Hip Tendinitis
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Joint Pain
  • Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
  • Knee Ligament Tears
  • Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
  • Limb Pain
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Miner's Knee
  • Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Patellar Chondromalacia
  • Radiculopathy
  • Runner's Knee
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
  • Spine Deformities
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Tibia and Fibula Fractures
  • Excision of Femur or Knee
  • Hip Replacement
  • Hip Replacement Revision
  • Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
  • Knee Dislocation Treatment
  • Knee Replacement Revision
  • Meniscus Surgery
  • Musculoskeletal Function Test
  • Partial Hip Replacement
  • Partial Knee Replacement
  • Patellar Tendon Repair
  • Synovial Biopsy
  • Total Hip Replacement
  • Total Joint Replacement
  • Total Knee Replacement
  • Wound Repair

Dr. Berger's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Berger

4.5

Based on 188 ratings

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Bilateral knee replacements
As a physical therapist I so appreciate the ability to have had two minimally invasive knee replacements 11 weeks apart. I have worked with many patients that have had conventional replacements, so when my rehab was so accelerated I was thrilled. Of course the expectation was that I would follow the instructions I was given and participate in rehab to the best of my ability. At five weeks I was able to walk 1.5 miles on uneven surfaces at the dog park with negligible pain. I am so grateful for Dr. Berger and his team. It is definitely a well run office which allowed me access whenever it was needed. They are knowledgeable, accessible and respond in a very timely manner. Each member seems to have a keen awareness of their roles and the success seems to be due to using the talents and abilities of the individuals. In addition, the data collected has certainly advanced best practice. I am so grateful and would highly recommend.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Barb - physical therapist – Sep 28, 2023
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Ridiculous customer service and policies
My visit was fine but problems arose with my fmla . They dont do any intermittent fmla because my operation didn't happen till later. I've had x-rays and scripts that fall under treatment previously. They explained the reasoning behind not filling prior intermittent leave due to my not being treated .... until surgery date. Apparently prescriptions and x-rays aren't treatment. Bottom line is they were adversarial about my care. They could not be bothered to help with intermittent fmla. There are times I hurt and can't walk so having an fmla day to take helps. They didn't want to do it.... period . Didn't care.. Nurses were narcissistic constantly talking over you to explain how they dont care.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Michael Shultz – Sep 08, 2023
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Outstanding
Amazing experience. Dr Berger and his staff leave no stone left. I have my left knee replaced on May 18th and seven weeks later I had my right knee replaced. Recovery time was awesome, I went hiking in the Smokey mountains during week 4 of my surgery. Everything went well so I quickly arranged to have the other knee done.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Janis – Jul 08, 2023
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Fabulous Care
Dr Berger and staff are seasoned professionals that make themselves available to their patients. Excellent care from the time you walk in til the time you are healed. As an advanced practice nurse, I highly recommend Dr Berger and staff without reservation. Thank you Rush Orthopedics. I especially want to recognize Sarah and Jen for their great care and follow up. Dr. K. Dunn, DNP, PMHNP, RN
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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May 27, 2023
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Excellent, World-class care
Dr. Berger’s staff are all very organized, patient-centered, delightful, proactive, making pre-, same-day, and post-operative care simply the best. Dr. Berger’s pioneering methods, e.g. minimally invasive procedure, make for a very fast recover with excellent pain management. He’s simply the best.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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May 25, 2023
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Fabulous experience start to finish
I had two partial knee replacements 6 weeks apart and was able to get back to activities I live such as hiking, tennis and golf. The entire experiences with Dr Berger and his team has been stress free. The team is attentive and Dr Berger listens, cares and gave me confidence from start to finish. I had one set back with a fractured patella 2 years afterwards and everything held up well and Dr Berger was there to support me . Highly recommended!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 20, 2023
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He did a fabulous job on right knee replacement. I have such a small scar , people are shocked i had total knee replacement.. It was 2014 and 9 years later i am still doing great!!!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Richard Mallino – Apr 08, 2023
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Bad knee replacement
Had a knee replacement 2 1/2 years ago. This resulted in permanent nerve damage, chronic pain and swelling. Dr Berger kept telling me this is normal - which it is NOT. His only advice was to take more pain pills. He did not accept any responsibility for the poor outcome. My leg is also longer after the replacement which is now causing hip pain on the other side. Be aware that if you have any complications after surgery, Dr Berger will not want to deal with you.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 14, 2023
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He gave me my quality of life back.
I had zero cartilage on my hip joint and I needed a hip replacement. The pain was unbearable. I did my research and was impressed with how Dr Berger does his minimally invasive hip replacement. I watched it on YouTube and saw how he doesn't cut any muscle, ligament or tendon. His staff worked all of the insurance clearances and did most of the work. During the surgery he got rid of all the arthritis and bone spurs as well. Afterwards he personally called my family to let them know how the operation went and came by later to check on me. His staff had me walk around and go up and down stairs the same day. His office closely coordinated with the physical therapist to ensure my recovery was a success. Two weeks out and I'm feeling great. The arthritis is gone and I have a better quality of life than I had before. Keep in mind success is a team effort and you will have to do your part but his team makes it much easier than all the other doctors that I researched.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Mark M. – Feb 09, 2023
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Best Ortho, Best Staff, Best Hospital
Highly recommend. Dr Berger is currently treating my bum left knee and will be my knee replacement surgeon when the time comes. His staff is amazing. I find his entire staff to be very knowledgeable, friendly, efficient and fun! Rush is a great hospital, as well.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sue B – Jan 26, 2023
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Fantastic surgeon
I was completely satisfied with Dr. Berger and his entire team!!!! The pre and post surgical office visits were completely hassle free.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dennis McCauley – Dec 20, 2022
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The best thing I’ve ever done for myself
Dr Berger is super cheerful, upbeat snd professional. He has an awesome team around him to make hip replacement surgery as trouble free as possible. The team is always available if there are any issues. After surgery I felt better than I have in three years. Pain all gone! Walking and doing stairs that same say! No one can believe it that Dr Berger does outpatient minimally invasive hip replacement. I am SO grateful and I couldn’t be more pleased. Ecstatic, actually.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ecstatic – Nov 12, 2022
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Definitely
Happy With Everything
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Claire O’Neal – Nov 12, 2022
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Knee replacement
Dr. Berger and his staff are the absolute best! Although I had read that he did not have bedside manner, I have to thoroughly disagree. He was so nice to us and friendly Loved him. Surgery went well. Have nothing but good things to say about this dr
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 02, 2022
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Dr. Berger and staff are the best.
As a solo practitioner, I didn't want to take 2 months off at best for conventional knee replacement. I was back at my desk in 3 weeks after my right knee replacement in May, 2022. I would travel cross country as a patient if I had to. Dr. Paul Veld
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Paul Veld – Nov 02, 2022
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Knee Replacement
Red carpet treatment, excellent communication - a positive experience overall. One suggestion would be to see more of Dr. Berger in person, particularly just before the procedure - feels a little like Oz working behind the curtain. It would also put the patient at ease. The staff was amazing and responded quickly to questions. Couldn’t ask for a better surgical experience!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Ed – Oct 27, 2022
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Double hip replacement
Had both hips replaced within 4 months of each other. 1st one , worse one went fantastic so couldn’t wait to get the second one done. Always had concerns on how my leg length would be handled? And was told don’t worry it’s all done by laser . Well I did worry and to this day one leg is shorter and I walk uneven! Was told that I could come back and replace the uneven hip but now the femur would need to be cut and wired back together and a much longer rehab would be involved! Hmm . No thanks! So my review is 50/50! Should have stopped after the first one. Sorry but true words
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Aug 25, 2022
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Smooth as silk hip replacement
Very organized and thorough. Every aspect of pre-op and post-op covered.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Aug 18, 2022
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Dr Berger
Highly organized staff and program. Knee revision
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 10, 2022
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New Patient
So far Dr Berger and his team are friendly, informative and seem very responsive to me as a new patient who is anticipating hip replacement surgery.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 14, 2022
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Specialties

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Board Certifications

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American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Rush University Medical Center

Fellowship Hospital, 1996

Department of General Surgery University Health Center Hospitals Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Internship Hospital, 1990

Tufts University School Of Medicine

Medical School, 1989

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  • International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, Member

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