Richard A. Berger, M.D.
Joint Reconstruction

Assistant Professor, Rush University Medical Center

Dr. Berger has pioneered minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, allowing patients to recover faster with less pain than with traditional hip and knee replacement surgery. His degree in mechanical engineering from MIT has helped him design specialized instruments, which allow the surgery to be done without cutting any muscle. These advances allow most of Dr. Berger's patients to walk independently and leave the hospital the day of surgery. His mechanical engineering background has also helped him to design gender-specific implants that fit and perform better for active patients.

Dr. Berger was fellowship trained in adult reconstruction at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Berger also conducts research on hip and knee replacements.

Practice Emphasis:	Minimally Invasive Hip and Knee Replacement
Medical School:	Tufts University School of Medicine
Residency:	University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA - Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship:	Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL - Joint Replacement
Board Certification:	Orthopaedic Surgery
Special Procedures:	Minimally invasive hip and knee replacement
Research Interests:	Minimally invasive surgery

Curriculum Vitae

Clincial Support Staff

Joely Figueroa
Sheila Sanders
Betsy Thill
Drew Wilson

Dr. Berger has office hours at the following locations:

Chicago—South Loop/River City
Rush University Medical Center

For an appointment with Dr. Richard Berger please call Tara at (312) 432-2356, or Andrea at (312) 432-2343.

In the News

Chicago Magazine's 2008 Top Doctors
Minimally Invasive Approach Sends Patients Home Same Day

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