
Overview
Seth Berger, MD, PhD, returned to Children’s National Hospital as faculty in 2018. He completed the medical scientist training program at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York where he was awarded his MD and PhD degrees. His research at that time focused on computational analysis of signaling networks applied to prediction of adverse drug events and cardiac arrhythmia syndromes. He subsequently completed the combined pediatrics and medical genetics residency program through Children's National and the National Human Genome Research Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He spent an additional year completing the medical biochemical genetics fellowship program at NIH before returning to Children's National where he was jointly hired by the Rare Disease Institute and the Center for Genetic Medicine Research. He is interested in developing novel bioinformatics approaches applied to variant discovery for rare diseases.
Dr. Berger is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fetal Edema, Hydrops Fetalis, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, and Mosaicism.
Dr. Berger is board certified in Medical Biochemical Genetics: American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2019, Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2016, and Clinical Genetics (MD): American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2017. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 76 peer reviewed articles.
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7125 13th Place Northwest, Washington, DC 20012
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Seth I. Berger
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Seth I. Berger?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Seth I. Berger by calling their office at 202-545-2100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Seth I. Berger a top-rated expert for Fetal Edema?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Seth I. Berger is classified as an Elite expert for Fetal Edema, 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. Seth I. Berger specialize in?
While Dr. Seth I. Berger is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Fetal Edema, Hydrops Fetalis, and Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Seth I. Berger participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Seth I. Berger has published 75 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fetal Edema. You can view a list of Dr. Seth I. Berger's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Seth I. Berger accept my insurance?
Dr. Seth I. Berger accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-545-2100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Fetal EdemaDr. Berger isElite. Learn about Fetal Edema.
- Hydrops FetalisDr. Berger isElite. Learn about Hydrops Fetalis.
- Distinguished
- Hemolytic Disease of the NewbornDr. Berger isDistinguished. Learn about Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn.
- Experienced
- Achalasia Microcephaly SyndromeDr. Berger isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Berger isExperienced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- Arthrogryposis Multiplex CongenitaDr. Berger isExperienced. Learn about Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Berger isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Clouston SyndromeDr. Berger isExperienced. Learn about Clouston Syndrome.
- Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency
- Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
- Ectodermal DysplasiasDr. Berger isExperienced. Learn about Ectodermal Dysplasias.
- Hereditary Spastic ParaparesisDr. Berger isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis.
- Increased Head CircumferenceDr. Berger isExperienced. Learn about Increased Head Circumference.
- MicrocephalyDr. Berger isExperienced. Learn about Microcephaly.
- MosaicismDr. Berger isExperienced. Learn about Mosaicism.
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 7 (MPS VII, Sly Syndrome)
- Niemann-Pick DiseaseDr. Berger isExperienced. Learn about Niemann-Pick Disease.
- OmphaloceleDr. Berger isExperienced. Learn about Omphalocele.
- RASopathiesDr. Berger isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS)Dr. Berger isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS).