Robert Berkowitz, MD
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Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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Primary Location: 26127 Lorain Rd (17 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English
Office Locations
UH St John North Olmsted Health Center (17 mi.)
26127 Lorain Rd
Ste 200B
North Olmsted, OH 44070
440-329-2800
UH Elyria Sheffield Health Center (25 mi.)
5001 Transportation Dr
Ste 101
Sheffield Village, OH 44054
440-329-2800
Biography: Robert Berkowitz, MD
Expertise
Certifications & Memberships
- Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education
Fellowship | Spine Medicine
Spine Medicine - Akron General Medical Center (2007 - 2007)
Residency | Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery - Akron General Medical Center (1999 - 2004)
Medical Education
University Of Vermont Larner College Of Medicine (1999)
Undergraduate
University Of Connecticut (1993)
About
Dr. Berkowitz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the spine, and was the first surgeon in Lorain County, Ohio to perform a cervical disc replacement. Dr. Berkowitz was chief of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Andrews Air Force Base’s Malcolm Grow Medical Center. While in Washington, D.C. he ran a clinic at the Pentagon where he treated the nation’s top leaders and military personnel. Additionally, he served in Operation Enduring Freedom in the Middle East, caring for many American soldiers, airmen and seamen.
When treating spinal conditions, Dr. Berkowitz employs many nonsurgical options including physical therapy, injections, and referrals to pain management, chiropractic, acupuncture and massage therapy to help patients heal non-operatively. However, if a patient ends up needing surgery, Dr. Berkowitz has extensive training in minimally invasive spine surgery and the use of a cutting edge device called an ultrasonic bone scalpel. With these techniques, patients often have incisions less than an inch long and are discharged home on the same day of surgery with minimal pain. “The majority of my patients do not have surgery,” he explains. “But when surgery is the best option, I am trained to perform the most advanced surgical techniques.”
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Patient Experience Reviews
This was for the final followup and I am very happy with the results from surgery.
All staff working with the doctor as well as the doctor were very pleasant and accomodating.
Berkowitz is an amazing doctor. I've recommended him several times to friends and family. Top marks!
The staff and the doctors made me very comfortable and took a lot off scar away
Very understanding and gave direction regarding injections to give me time to proceed further
Dr. Berkowitz and team were the best place for me to receive back care.
My experience was excellent.
Very good experience. Thank you
Excellent provider.
I went in with a broken left arm; they took an Xray and Dr explained it to me and suggested that make an appointment with my orthopedic doctor, which I did on his advice
Exemplary. Have referred several friends to Dr. Berkowitz
I felt I was in good hands.
Very great team of doctorsDr. Gavlac and the team were amazing
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent Doctor. He was the best, would highly recommend him to anyone. Very professional and knowledgeable.
My experience with the Doctor was very good
All excellent
Excellent Experience
I like the Sheffield office. Very professional. Dr Berkowitz is caring, thorough, and listens. (He quoted me in his notes - which impressed me.).
I'm very hesitant to work with a doctor that I don't know. I did my research for weeks before making the first appointment. Dr. Berkowitz is an AMAZING doctor! He is rated very highly on multiple sites. He performed the surgery and I couldn't be happier with the results. He showed care and respect to me and my wife. He wasn't arrogant or "I know everything" attitude. I will refer everyone that needs orthopedic care or surgery to Dr. Berkowitz.
My experience was pleasant and informative.
Dr Berkowitz is a great doctor, really shows concern for you and explains things very thoroughly and gives you confidence about feeling better.
Experience was very good.
I am very pleased with Dr. Berkowitz and his staff. My surgery was a complete success and I am elated. I would 100% recommend anyone to see this surgeon. Thank you to everyone at University Hospital. Quality care!!!!!
Excellent doctor all the way around.
Dr. Berkowitz is awesome !
Very kind doctor and staff thank you all
Excellent Dr. & PA
Very good dr easy to understand and explained things very clearly
Dr Berkowitz is excellent!!!
Industry Relationships
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As of December 31, 2016, Robert Berkowitz did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.