Dr. Sigurd H. Berven
Overview
Dr. Sigurd H. Berven has a strong interest in the care of children and adults with spinal disorders. He has expertise in pediatric and adult deformities, degenerative conditions of the spine, spinal tumors and spinal trauma. In research, Berven is interested in the assessment of outcomes for patients who have orthopedic surgery. He also studies minimally invasive techniques in spinal surgery, and he is exploring cellular and molecular techniques to biologically regenerate components of the spine, including the intervertebral disc. Berven studied human biology as an undergraduate at Stanford University. He was a graduate student in philosophy, politics and economics at the University of Oxford. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and then completed his residency in the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, which provides training at four major city hospitals. Next, he advanced his training in spine surgery as a clinical fellow at UCSF and in pediatric orthopedic surgery as chief resident at Boston Children's Hospital. Often invited to speak at national and international conferences, Berven has lectured on topics including measurement of outcomes in spine surgery, evaluation and management of spinal disorders, and advanced techniques in spinal surgery.
Dr. Berven is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 190 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Suite A2300, San Francisco, CA 94143
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Berven 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
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.
3 Clinical Trials
Spine Center
Dr. Vedat Deviren is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in caring for children and adults with spinal disorders. His expertise has led to a wide range of experience on difficult cases involving any part of the spine. He treats spinal deformities such as adult scoliosis, spondylolisthesis (a painful disorder of the lower spine), failed back surgeries and tumors, among other conditions. Deviren completed postgraduate education in orthopedics and traumatology (surgical repair following injury) at Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey. At UCSF, he completed fellowship work in spine surgery, training in both patient care and research. As a faculty member at UCSF, Deviren has maintained a passionate commitment to patient care. In his teaching, he focuses on concepts that provide medical students, residents, fellows and international scholars with skills for evaluating and investigating evidence-based patient care, spinal disorder outcomes, biomechanical characteristics of the spine and the application of medical instruments in spinal treatment. Dr. Deviren is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Stanford Health Care
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Office
Richard O'donnell is an Orthopedics provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. O'donnell is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Chondrodystrophy, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, and Osteotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sigurd H. Berven
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sigurd H. Berven?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sigurd H. Berven by calling their office at 866-817-7463. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sigurd H. Berven a top-rated expert for Spondylolisthesis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sigurd H. Berven is classified as an Elite expert for Spondylolisthesis, 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. Sigurd H. Berven specialize in?
While Dr. Sigurd H. Berven is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Scoliosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Sigurd H. Berven participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sigurd H. Berven has published 190 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spondylolisthesis. You can view a list of Dr. Sigurd H. Berven's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sigurd H. Berven accept my insurance?
Dr. Sigurd H. Berven accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 866-817-7463 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
- KyphosisDr. Berven isElite. Learn about Kyphosis.
- ScoliosisDr. Berven isElite. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal FusionDr. Berven isElite. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Berven isElite. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Distinguished
- LordosisDr. Berven isDistinguished. Learn about Lordosis.
- OsteotomyDr. Berven isDistinguished. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Berven isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Advanced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Berven isAdvanced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Bone GraftDr. Berven isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Berven isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Fractured SpineDr. Berven isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Berven isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- LaminectomyDr. Berven isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Berven isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Bone TumorDr. Berven isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- BursitisDr. Berven isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Berven isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Berven isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- ChordomaDr. Berven isExperienced. Learn about Chordoma.