Out-of-State Patients Come to Illinois as Elective Surgeries Resume Setting out on a 10-hour drive from their home in Pennsylvania to Oak Brook, Robin Treider and her husband were relieved...
Elective Surgeries Resume in Illinois, With Safety In Mind As the coronavirus pandemic continues, elective surgeries can resume in Illinois this week. Dr. Richard Berger talks to NBC5 about precautions...
As elective surgeries resume, out-of-state patients flock to Illinois doctors “They planned everything around having surgery done and finally alleviating their pain, finally restoring their function. And then for obviously...
The delayed results of the COVID-19 crisis could have real consequences in residents’ mental health if delays in elective procedures drag on, two local doctors said. “I see patients on...
How recovery techniques help one Naperville pastor 'breathe my way through' pandemic When Naperville pastor Glen Wagner recovered from knee-replacement surgery last fall without pain medications, he thought he was...
The cancellation of the Pittsburgh Marathon didn't stop ultra-runner Jeff Gleason any more than a knee replacement did. By Jonathan Beverly Jeff Gleason isn’t one to accept reasons that he...
The Western Society of Engineers celebrates Engineers Week by honoring Richard A. Berger, M.D., as the 102nd recipient of the Washington Award. The prestigious award is conferred upon an engineer whose accomplishments have...
Knee and hip replacements are traditionally considered to be surgeries considered later in life, but more and more, younger patients are seeking out the procedures, according to a Chicago-area surgeon....
Despite cancellation of Pittsburgh Marathon, three friends plan overnight marathon of their own For Gleason, this feeling is ten-fold. He nearly had running ripped away from him in 2016, when...
Dr. Richard A. Berger, Associate Professor at Rush University Medical Center, received the Western Society of Engineers’ prestigious Washington Award for engineering accomplishments that advance the welfare of humankind. An...
The Western Society of Engineers honored Richard A. Berger, MD, with the Washington Award, which is given to an engineer who has advanced the welfare of humankind. According to a press release...
Pittsburgh Runner Organizes Social Distancing Marathon: 26.2 Miles in Middle of the Night PITTSBURGH, March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- COVID-19 might have put a stop to the Pittsburgh marathon, but...
Dr. Berger discusses the future of outpatient joint replacement surgery with Allan Cooper of Becker's Spine Review. The Western Society of Engineers recently recognized orthopedic surgeon Richard Berger, MD, with...
Dr. Richard Berger was honored by The Western Society of Engineers on February 28th. The Western Society of Engineers will honor Richard Berger, MD, with the 2020 Washington Award Feb. 28 for his...
Dr. Berger was recently recognized as a Person on the Move in the March issue of Chicago Business Journal. Dr. Richard Berger Orthopedic Surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush EDUCATION: MIT Dr. Richard...
Hip replacement in younger women Dr. Richard Berger and patient Kia Hinz, discuss her hip replacement surgery, and why younger women are choosing the procedure more and more, with Sylvia...
Winning the Gold In the late summer of 2017, 63-year-old Dana Potts crossed the finish line of the 400-meter Illinois Senior Games State Race, seven months following a muscle preserving...
Providing Service One Knee at a Time Malawi is often referred to as the ‘warm heart’ of Africa, which also describes 63-year-old Christine Vollmer, as she is the ‘warm heart’...
The only surgeon in the world to perform over 10,000 minimally invasive outpatient joint replacement surgeries. From a young age, Berger was interested in helping others enjoy a life of...
Republished with permission from Becker Spine Review Results of a new study that compared inpatient and outpatient satisfaction levels after total joint arthroplasty found that outpatients were just as satisfied,...
Republished with permission from Becker Spine Review Richard A. Berger, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago, has become the first physician in the country to...
A Second Chance Explaining the benefits of Dr. Richard Berger’s minimally invasive joint replacement surgery versus traditional replacement surgery can sometimes be a bit tricky to quantify. Traditional joint replacement...
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough For patient Stephanie Sarmiento, being active is a way of life. She inherited her active lifestyle from her parents who taught her to ski, hike,...
A Mile In Her Shoes Kim Starr, a successful Mary Kay Independent National Sales Director, understands the importance of putting her best foot forward. She has built her career developing relationships and...
Moving Forward and Giving Back Holly Dreman, a 66-year-old resident of Palm Beach, Florida, wasn’t sure what to expect after hip replacement surgery. She certainly didn’t think she’d walk out...
Hip dysplasia that left her with arthritis. After years of pain, former competitive soccer player and now a renowned college coach, Theresa Romangolo finally got the help she needed from...
72 Hours after total hip replacement surgery with Dr. Richard Berger! Share Your Story
When I was about 22, I jumped off a fence. I had perfectly good legs at the time, and I tore my cartilage. This was like 1966 or 67... Eventually,...
I'd been working with a compromised knee since college. I didn't do any rehab, I didn't have an ACL. They say you'll know when you know, when it's time to...
Skiing three months after knee replacement surgery. Cheryl, an active 55 year old from Colorado was able to ski three months after full knee replacement surgery. Surgical Date September 2015...
Skiing after double knee replacement surgery! Share Your Story
I'd been having pain for a very long time. I am a former athlete, played basketball and ran track and field in college, so it was in the early 90's...
“Had surgery Feb. 2, 2017. 18 holes of gold a couple weeks after knee replacement surgery! Thanks Dr. Berger! Shot an 83 too!” Share Your Story
"Thrilled to be fishing two weeks after surgery!" Share Your Story
Double Knee Replacements Give Pizzeria Owner and Runner a Second Chance Rich Matokar, a 70 year-old resident of Highland, Indiana, has been active all his life. Today, he considers competitive...
“I went into surgery on the morning of June 18, 2010, and went home that afternoon.” Harold Baines rejoined the Chicago White Sox organization in 2004 as a coach under...
"I found that by reading the book provided by Dr. Berger’s staff, following the pain medication table and exercising, the recovery progressed quickly" I am the Chief of Police for...
"After having both hips replaced by Dr. Berger less than a year ago, I have been fortunate to return to an active lifestyle completely pain free." After having both hips...
Mark McNulty successfully returned to professional golf shortly after his knee replacement. Within a year, he had several top 10 finishes in the PGA Championship Tour. Professional golfer Mark McNulty...
Ten weeks after surgery, Bill competed in the Chicago Triathlon and placed first in his age division. Bill an avid triathlete, came to Dr. Berger in January of 2009 with...
“It’s the first time in over 25 years that I’ve not had pain in my knee when hitting a golf ball. It feels fantastic.” Linda is a scratch golfer who...
"After two surgeries five weeks apart, I am still amazed at how quickly I have recovered. I have no pain in my hips or lower back!" I have struggled with...
"This was so easy, I really feel sort of foolish for not getting it done sooner.” After I woke up from hip surgery I felt great and was able to...
"After the surgery I walked out several hours later. I did the prescribed rehab, strengthened the muscles that had atrophied in my legs, and started working out again..." I have...
"Eight weeks later I hiked the 8 ½ miles!" John was very active leading high adventure trips with Boy Scout Troop 19. He estimates he averages 150 miles a year...
At 48 years old and being an active person I was hesitant to consider having a knee replacement. I was worried that I was too young and that I would...
"Two new knees April and May... snowboarding in December!" Thank you Dr. Berger and your entire staff. Two new knees April and May. Turned 73 in August. Snowboarding in December....
Dancing with his daughter again. The average amount of money spent on a wedding in the United States every year is $26,444. Of the 2.3 million couples who get hitched...
Bilateral Hip & Bilateral Knee Replacement Patient “If you were to tell me back in June of 2014 that I would have had both hips and knees replaced in an 18 month...
Whether you are from the Chicago area or not, you are probably familiar with our city’s famous St. Patrick’s Day traditions. Early Irish immigrants flocked to Chicago in the 1800s,...
Richard Ganz is a man on the move. At 61 years old, the Wilmette resident is as active as a person half his age, regularly enjoying activities like running, skiing,...
INNOVATIONS IN HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY Dust Off Your Running Shoes, Yoga Mat—Even Your Hockey Stick Last year, hip pain forced Rhoda Pitcher to plan each day around her limitations. She couldn’t...
By Courtney Lyngen. Over the last five years fitness has become a huge part of my adult life. I would go workout for an hour four to five times a...
“Is there anything special I should eat after my joint replacement?” “Donuts, cookies, chips, and cake!” I’m sure this is what many patients would like our response to be (at...
Is it time for a knee or hip replacement? Dr. Berger’s New Patient Liaison gets around 100 calls per day. These potential patients, calling with complaints of horrific knee or...