Overview
Dr. Eric F. Berkman earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport where he was named the outstanding resident of the year. He then completed his spine and trauma fellowship in Basel, Switzerland. Board certified in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Berkman has been in practice since 1996. He specializes in treating various orthopedic conditions of the shoulder and knee. Dr. Berkman’s patient philosophy is to get to know his patients and work with them to solve their problems. He offers comprehensive treatment and the utmost care to patients 13 years and older. His aim is to restore freedom of movement and relieve the pain from diseased or degenerated joints. The author of a number of medical articles, Dr. Berkman was voted by his peers as one of Houston’s Top Docs in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 by H-Texas Magazine. He is a member of the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Society, Houston Orthopaedic Society, Texas Medical Association and Harris County Medical Association. He currently serves as an associate professor of orthopedics at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. Dr. Berkman and his wife have two children. He enjoys playing golf, hunting and fishing in his free time.
Dr. Berkman is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Knock Knees, Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, and Bursitis.
Dr. Berkman is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eric Berkman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eric Berkman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Eric Berkman by calling their office at 713-486-3550. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Eric Berkman a top-rated expert for Knock Knees?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric Berkman is classified as an Advanced expert for Knock Knees, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Eric Berkman specialize in?
While Dr. Eric Berkman is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Knock Knees, Frozen Shoulder, and Osteoarthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Eric Berkman accept my insurance?
Dr. Eric Berkman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-3550 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Frozen ShoulderDr. Berkman isAdvanced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Knock KneesDr. Berkman isAdvanced. Learn about Knock Knees.
- Experienced
- BowlegsDr. Berkman isExperienced. Learn about Bowlegs.
- BursitisDr. Berkman isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Berkman isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Berkman isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Synovial OsteochondromatosisDr. Berkman isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Osteochondromatosis.
- TendinitisDr. Berkman isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.