Dr. Richard A Berkman M.D.
Neurosurgeon
345 23rd Ave N Suite 420 Nashville TN, 37203About
Dr. Richard Berkman practices Neurological Surgery in Nashville, TN. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Berkman prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
Education and Training
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1987
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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