Robert Berkowitz, MD
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Biography
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.”
Expertise
- Spine Surgery
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Languages Spoken
English
Office Locations
ELY 5001 Transportation
5001 Transportation Dr
Suite: 101
Sheffield Village, OH 44054
440-329-2800
Patient Experience Reviews
4.6 out of 5
193 Ratings
Patient Comments (37)
Reviewed On 8/2/2023
Excellent doctor all the way around.
Reviewed On 8/1/2023
Dr. Berkowitz is awesome !
Reviewed On 8/1/2023
Very kind doctor and staff thank you all
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Excellent Dr. & PA
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Very good dr easy to understand and explained things very clearly
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Dr Berkowitz is excellent!!!
Reviewed On 6/1/2023
Dr and physician assistant both were concerned and compassionate. I felt like I was listened to, and my concerns were addressed
Reviewed On 6/1/2023
Dr. Berkowitz was great. He listened to my concerns about my condition, evaluated the data, and gave me a very detailed response that easy for me to understand. He presented my options to me, and did not pressure me at all when I said I needed to think about it before making any decisions. His extensive knowledge of my condition was very refreshing. I would highly recommend him to anyone. I will be moving forward with him as my future care provider, in what is possibly one of the biggest decisions I have made in my life.
Reviewed On 6/1/2023
Great experience Dr. Berkowitz is extremely thorough he explains the consequences if the precautions aren't taken seriously in my recovery is above average thanks to him and his staff
Reviewed On 6/1/2023
Dr. Berkowitz is an excellent provider. Compassionate and knowledgeable about my situation - he could not have been better to work with.
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Great staff and Dr. B very caring. He took the time to go over all of my concerns. Would highly recommend him!
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
I was very pleased with this provider snd all staff
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
The wait time was expected. Was not more than 20 minutes. I am very happy with all staff and treatment I have received from all Dr's and Staff. Thank you
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Everything was done efficiently and in a professional manner.
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Highly recommend Dr. Berkowitz and his team.
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
I have been seeing Dr Berkowitz this past year after he did my back surgery. Excellent Dr and would highly recommend him.
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Had surgery by the said doctor and everything went as planned. One year to date from major back surgery and everything has improved. Great team !
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Great Team to take care of me!!!!!!!
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Dr. Berkowitz and his staff are the best! I have had the best care and would definitely recommend him to everyone who asked about my surgery.
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Excellent care. Love dr berkowitz.
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
My only concern was with the assistant to Dr. Berkowitz, who talked with me at length in the beginning before I saw Dr. Berkowitz. He appeared to have some difficulty following my story of why I was there, and he mixed some things up, like he was having trouble concentrating.
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
He was the 2nd orthopedic surgeon I had seen and the 1st who showed concern about my medical problem and finding out the cause.
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Good
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
I had a good experience with my provider.
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Dr. Berkowitz's office and team are an excellent example of quality health care.***
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Seeing Dr Berkowitz was like being seen for the first time. Instead of being seen for the the fifth time. I was finally heard. He presented options and listened respectfully to my answers. He had changed my life. I so grateful. I'm trying to let go of my anger from the treatment I received from the ***.
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
I am very happy with the care I received from Dr. Berkowitz and his staff. Gerry, PA, has been very attentive when I come in for my follow up visits. I am very happy with University Hospital and would recommend both to everyone.
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Dr. Berkowitz has been excellent through my whole neck issue process. PA, *** has provided outstanding service with all of my follow-up visits.Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Professional and caring
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
He is one of the orthopedic doctors I have seen. Very caring attitude and friendly and has a caring attitude.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr. Berkowitz and the entire staff are caring, professional and provided me with the best care before and after my back surgery. Great team. Dr. Berkowitz is the best and I recommend him and UH to everyone with back issues.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Very good
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Dr. Berkowitz was very pleasant and suggested I go to PT and PM. He feels It will help me with my leg problems.
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Good Experience
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Great medical experience. Great service and very concern about my problems.
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Dr. Berkowitz is an amazing surgeon and physician that most definitely has superior knowledge and expertise in his practice. I consider myself very fortunate to have been recommended to him and I am so grateful for all he has done for me to alleviate my pain and suffering.
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Doctor experienced and knowledgeable for advice. Advised me needed therapy, not surgery for back pain. Asked about knee pain and scheduled one of U.H, specialist to see me in near future. Very satisfied that my primary doctor liked my choice of spinal surgeon.
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)
Industry Relationships
University Hospitals is committed to transparency in our interactions with industry partners, such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies. At UH, we disclose practitioner and their family members’ ownership and intellectual property rights that are or in the process of being commercialized. In addition, we disclose payments to employed practitioners of $5,000 or more from companies with which the practitioners interact as part of their professional activities. These practitioner-industry relationships assist in developing new drugs, devices and therapies and in providing medical education aimed at improving quality of care and enhancing clinical outcomes. At the same time, UH understands that these relationships may create a conflict of interest. In providing this information, UH desires to assist patients in talking with their practitioners about industry relationships and how those relationships may impact their medical care.
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As of December 31, 2016, Robert Berkowitz did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.