
Overview
Dr. Mitchel S. Berger is a nationally recognized expert in treating brain and spinal cord tumors as well as tumor-related epilepsy in adults and children. He also is a specialist in brain mapping techniques – used to identify and preserve areas of motor, sensory and language function during surgery – and an expert in using the Gamma Knife, a precise, noninvasive tool that applies radiation beams for tumor treatment. He is director of the Brain Tumor Center, director of the Center for Neurological Injury and Repair and co-director of the Adult Brain Tumor Surgery Program. Berger earned his bachelor's degree from Harvard College in 1975 and his medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1979. He completed an internship and a residency at UCSF, and was awarded a clinical fellowship in neuro-oncology by the American Cancer Society and a research fellowship by the Brain Tumor Research Center. He completed further fellowship training in neuro-oncology at UCSF and in pediatric neurosurgery at the Hospital for Sick Children, an affiliate of the University of Toronto. Berger was elected to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons' board of directors and appointed to the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
Dr. Berger is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Endovascular Embolization.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 458 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Berger has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Brain Tumor Center
Dr. Edward Chang is a neurosurgeon who treats adults with difficult-to-control epilepsy, brain tumors, trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm and movement disorders. He specializes in advanced brain mapping methods to preserve crucial areas for speech and motor functions in the brain. He also has extensive experience with implantable devices that stimulate specific nerves to relieve seizure, movement, pain and other disorders. He is the chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery. Chang's research focuses on the brain mechanisms for speech, movement and learning. He co-directs the Center for Neural Engineering and Prostheses, a collaborative enterprise of UCSF and the University of California, Berkeley. The center brings together experts in engineering, neurology and neurosurgery to develop state-of-the-art biomedical technology to restore function for patients with neurological disabilities such as paralysis and speech disorders. Chang earned his medical degree at UCSF, where he also completed a residency in neurosurgery. He was honored with the Blavatnik National Laureate for Life Sciences in 2015. In 2020, he was elected to the National Academy of Medicine, an honor that recognizes outstanding achievements and service in the fields of medical sciences, health care and public health. Dr. Chang is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microvascular Decompression.
Stanford Health Care
Steven Chang is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chang is highly rated in 90 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Meningioma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
Brain Tumor Center
Dr. Shawn Hervey-Jumper is a neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment of patients with brain tumors, including low- and high-grade gliomas, meningiomas, brain metastases and neurocutaneous syndromes. Hervey-Jumper's research investigates how brain tumors violate important areas of the brain that affect how we move, speak and think. He also explores strategies to promote brain recovery and repair. In addition, he researches ways to map the human brain during surgery with the goal of limiting injury to key functional areas. Hervey-Jumper received his medical degree from the Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed both a residency in neurosurgery and a fellowship in neuro-oncology at the University of Michigan. He then completed a clinical fellowship in neuro-oncology at UCSF. Hervey-Jumper is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, North American Skull Base Society, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS). He is also a member of the joint section on tumors for the latter organizations. He is an associate professor in residence of neurological surgery at UCSF. Dr. Hervey is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mitchel Berger
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mitchel Berger?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mitchel Berger by calling their office at 415-353-7500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mitchel Berger a top-rated expert for Astrocytoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mitchel Berger is classified as an Elite expert for Astrocytoma, 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. Mitchel Berger specialize in?
While Dr. Mitchel Berger is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Glioblastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Mitchel Berger participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mitchel Berger has published 458 articles and abstracts on conditions like Astrocytoma. You can view a list of Dr. Mitchel Berger's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mitchel Berger accept my insurance?
Dr. Mitchel Berger accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-7500 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- AstrocytomaDr. Berger isElite. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Berger isElite. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain TumorDr. Berger isElite. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- GlioblastomaDr. Berger isElite. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Berger isElite. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Berger isElite. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Distinguished
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Berger isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Berger isDistinguished. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- EpendymomaDr. Berger isDistinguished. Learn about Ependymoma.
- GangliogliomaDr. Berger isDistinguished. Learn about Ganglioglioma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Berger isDistinguished. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Berger isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Advanced
- Cerebral Ventricle CancerDr. Berger isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.
- HydrocephalusDr. Berger isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Berger isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Berger isAdvanced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- SeizuresDr. Berger isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
- Spinal TumorDr. Berger isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Tumor.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Berger isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- AgnosiaDr. Berger isExperienced. Learn about Agnosia.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Berger isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Berger isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Bone TumorDr. Berger isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Berger isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.


