
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 clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Endovascular Embolization.
Dr. Berger is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 465 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Berger is currently accepting new patients.
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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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2 Clinical Trials
Brain Tumor Center
Dr. Manish Aghi is a neurosurgeon specializing in brain tumors at UCSF Medical Center. He cares for adult patients with a wide range of conditions, including astrocytomas and anaplastic astrocytomas, oligodendrogliomas, glioblastomas, meningiomas and pituitary adenomas. As principal investigator at the UCSF Brain Tumor Research Center, his interests include glioblastoma angiogenesis, mechanisms of glioblastoma resistance to anti-angiogenic therapy and experimental glioblastoma therapies such as cancer-killing viruses. Aghi earned his medical degree and a doctoral degree in neurosciences from Harvard Medical School. He completed a residency in neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons and Pituitary Network Association. Among his honors are the Preuss and Mahaley awards from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the Ronald L. Bittner Award, Synthes Skull Base Award and Integra Foundation Award from the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Aghi is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Prolactinoma, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Aghi is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Aghi is currently accepting new patients.
Stanford Health Care
Steven Chang is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chang is highly rated in 90 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Arteriovenous Malformation, Trigeminal Neuralgia, 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 clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Hervey is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Hervey is currently accepting new patients.
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, Glioblastoma, and Glioma. 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 465 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
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- 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.


