Dr. Richard Berger on KPRC Houston Life

During KPRC-TV’s “Houston Life,” Dr. Berger and his patient, Caryn Honig, discuss a myriad of topics, including women’s gender-specific knee implants, her smooth recovery and ability to run marathons and...

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Meet Dr. Richard Berger, Chicago hip and knee surgeon to the likes of Archie Manning, John Slattery and more

By TRACY SWARTZ Archie Manning doesn’t remember who first told him about Dr. Richard Berger. The Hall of Fame quarterback said perhaps his son, Peyton Manning, recommended the Chicago orthopedic surgeon....

Dr. Richard Berger on NBC5 Chicago | 6pm

NBC5 Chicago reporter Lauren Petty interviewed Dr. Berger and his 34-year-old hip patient, Pete Sturm of Western Springs, about hip replacement in younger patients. Pete is part of a growing...

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5 Surgeons on the Cutting Edge of Orthopedics

Here are five orthopedic surgeons making waves in the industry: Richard Berger, MD. Assistant Professor at Rush University Medical Center (Chicago). Dr. Berger specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee replacements....

Dr. Richard Berger on WMBD-TV’s Loving, Living Local

Peoria TV’s WMBD-TV’s Loving, Living Local featured an interview with Dr. Berger and his double knee replacement patient, Scott Elger of Peoria. After running for 33 years in a Memphis...

Dr. Richard Berger on Inside South Florida, WSFL-TV

Dr. Richard Berger and his patient paddle-board racer Jen Hulett were interviewed by “Inside South Florida,” WSFL-TV, Miami about the latest advancements in knee replacement.  After learning she needed a...

Dr. Richard Berger has minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery technique with quicker recovery

Phoenix Golfer Scores a First After Knee Replacement Competitive golfer Todd Hall says his greatest handicap was his knees. Hall, who winters in Rio Verde, AZ, and summers in Excelsior,...

Forbes: Asking Bard And ChatGPT To Find The Best Medical Care, I Got Truth And Truthiness

By Michael L. Millenson If you ask ChatGPT how many procedures a certain surgeon does or a specific hospital’s infection rate, the OpenAI and Microsoft chatbot inevitably replies with some...

Dr. Richard Berger on WFRV-TV’s Local 5 Live

Equestrian Kim Starke of Three Lakes, WI, is back in the saddle again after her knee replacement surgery with Dr. Berger and wanted to share her story with WFRV-TV’s “Local...

Dr. Richard Berger on WGN

Dr. Berger had an opportunity to discuss his new telehealth program, the BEST, on WGN-TV’s popular @Daytime Chicago show. He appeared on the show with Wes Blume, a prominent Southern...

Dr. Richard Berger on American Healthcare, WCBS-TV

During an interview on the national show, American Healthcare, Dr. Berger discussed the "BEST" his new telehealth program designed for out-of-state patients. The show ran on WCBS-TV in NYC. The...

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Tampa Bay Morning Blend: B.E.S.T Experience with Dr. Berger

Dr. Richard Berger – a renowned hip and knee replacement surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and assistant professor at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, is known for pioneering a...

Morning Blend – Renowned Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon

Dr. Richard Berger is a renowned hip and knee replacement surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and assistant professor at Rush University Medical Center, known for pioneering a minimally invasive...

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Becker’s – How Orthopedic Practices can Get Ahead of Workforce Shortages

Healthcare workforce shortages have increased dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic as hospitals and health systems across the country battle to attract and retain talent, including primary and specialty physicians, nurses...

WFMZ – Delaying Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery

A health segment in Allentown, PA, that appeared on WFMZ-TV news included an interview with Dr. Richard Berger about delaying surgeries after COVID-19 and the consequences patients face by postponing...

ABC 7 Buffalo: Knee replacement gives a former football player and gym owner a new leash on life

After years of suffering from one-to-many tackles on the football field, Buffalo local Bob Bateson, owner of Body Blocks Fitness decided it was time for knee replacement. He turned to...

Runner Becomes Gold Medalist After Hip Replacement Surgery

Dana Potts discusses his journey to gold after hip replacement surgery with Dr. Richard Berger

Getting Her Golf Game Back After Knee Replacement Surgery

One golfer steps up her game after knee replacement surgery Avid golfer and exercise enthusiast Debbie Lurie talks about her transformation after outpatient knee replacement surgery with Dr. Richard Berger....

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Becker’s Spine Review: 10 power players in orthopedics

Many leaders in the orthopedic field have played an influential role in shaping how care is delivered. Here are 10 power players in orthopedics: Editor's note: Leaders are listed in...

10,000th Minimally Invasive Outpatient Joint Replacement Surgery

First surgeon in the world to perform 10,000 minimally invasive joint replacement surgeries Traditional surgery cuts through the muscles, ligaments and tendons and puts a joint replacement in, and after...

Surgery Changed This Avid Golfer’s Golfing Game

This competitive golfer's game was improved AFTER knee replacement surgery. Debbie Lurie, 70, a competitive golfer, exercise enthusiast, and artist/designer from Milwaukee made a quick recovery after undergoing a knee...

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World-Renowned Hip/Knee Replacement Surgeon Now in Milwaukee Area

Residents of Southeastern Wisconsin are fortunate to have access to a renowned orthopedic surgeon who has performed hip and knee replacements on celebrities, politicians, and elite athletes. Richard Berger, M.D.,...

Dr. Richard Berger, right, chats with his patient, Debbie Korb of New York, on Jan. 7. Berger replaced Korb's knee in 2016. (Abel Uribe / Chicago Tribune)
Chicago hip and knee surgeon to the likes of Archie Manning, John Slattery and more

Archie Manning doesn’t remember who first told him about Dr. Richard Berger. The Hall of Fame quarterback said perhaps his son, Peyton Manning, recommended the Chicago orthopedic surgeon. Or maybe...

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Beckers: Surgical Robots Must Become More Accurate

Orthopedic surgical robots and navigation systems still have a long way to go when it comes to accuracy, according to Richard Berger, MD, of Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush. Dr....

Fox32: Dr. Richard Berger on surgery backlog

Dr. Richard Berger, a hip and knee replacement surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, talks with FOX 32 Chicago about the danger of COVID-related inactivity on the joints. He also...

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eHealth Podcast: Joint Pain Exacerbated During COVID-19 Pandemic

Dr. Richard Berger, M.D., a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon at Midwest Orthopedics at Rush and assistant professor at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago again joins eHealth Radio and the Orthopedic & Health News Channels. The...

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Thrive Global: Virtual healthcare allows us to enlist patients in their own treatment and rehabilitation

Dr. Richard Berger of Rush University Medical Center: “Virtual healthcare allows us to enlist patients in their own treatment and rehabilitation” By Dave Philistin, CEO of Candor One of the consequences...

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eHealth Podcast: The Future of Medicine

Dr. Richard Berger, M.D., a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon at Midwest Orthopedics at Rush and assistant professor at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago joins eHealth Radio and the Orthopedic & Tele-medicine Channels. The pioneer of...

Authority Magazine: Telehealth Best Practices

Dr. Richard Berger On How to Best Care for Your Patients When They Are Not Physically in Front of You Virtual healthcare allows us to enlist patients in their own...

Becker’s: 12000th Surgery

Richard Berger, MD, of Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center is celebrating 20 years of performing same-day joint replacements and reaching a milestone for orthopedic surgeons. Dr. Berger surpassed 12,000 outpatient joint replacements...

Cision: 20 Years of Outpatient Hip and Knee Surgery

Orthopedic Pioneer Dr. Richard Berger Marks 20 Years Of Performing Outpatient Joint Replacement Surgeries World-renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Berger, M.D., Rush University Medical Center (RUMC), Chicago, is celebrating 20 years of performing same-day...

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Beckers: 10 orthopedic surgeons to know

Richard Berger, MD. Rush University Medical Center (Chicago). Dr. Berger is a leader in outpatient joint replacements. He surpassed his 12,000th outpatient total joint procedure in March and has performed them for...

Healio: Surgeon considers patient perspective to establish telehealth protocols for TJA

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Richard A. Berger, MD, established a telehealth protocol to accommodate patients both outside of and within the city limits of Chicago who needed a total joint replacement....

WFRV – Don’t Delay Joint Replacement Surgery

Dr. Richard Berger Urges Patients: Get Joint Replacement Before Next COVID-19 Spike

We Are Green Bay: Healthwatch

As elective surgeries get the green light to resume, some patients may have concerns about getting surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Debbie Doran is an avid exerciser and traveler, but...

WJXT – Now is the Time for Elective Surgeries

Dr. Berger says the Time for Joint Replacement is Now. Why patients shouldn't put off their hip and knee replacement surgeries.

WFMZ – Elective surgeries during Covid-19

Joint Replacement Surgery is Safer Than Ever. Dr. Richard Berger discusses why patients shouldn't put off their hip and knee replacement surgeries.

KSAT – Dr. Berger on Elective Surgeries

Don’t Neglect Your Health: The Time for Joint Replacement is Now. Dr. Richard Berger discusses why patients shouldn't put off their hip and knee replacement surgeries.

WNDU: Now is the Time for Elective Surgeries

Dr. Richard Berger now is the time to schedule your elective surgeries in case of a spike in cases and more shutdowns occur this fall. Learn more by watching the...

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Beckers: Now is the time for elective surgery, 2nd COVID-19 surge expected in the fall

Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush surgeon Richard Berger, MD, is anticipating a second wave of COVID-19 to strike in the fall and is encouraging patients to undergo surgery for orthopedic...

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Patch: Summer Vacation Cancelled Due To COVID-19? Not For Darcie Kiper

Bloomington resident and outdoor adventurer embraces "Isolation-cation" to combat cabin fever A runner, biker, former Boy Scout troop leader, and avid hiker, Darcie Kiper, 53, never says no to an...

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Becker’s Spine Review: Dr. Berger: ‘We have to prepare’ for more COVID-19 surges

Chicago could see multiple waves of COVID-19 as businesses reopen, according to Richard Berger, MD, an orthopedic surgeon who shared his thoughts on how to prepare with Becker's Spine Review....

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HealthNews Weekly: Out-of-State Patients Come to Illinois as Elective Surgeries Resume

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...

NBC5 Chicago: Elective Surgeries Resume in Illinois

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...

Chicago Sun Times: Elective Surgery

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...

WGN: Dr. Berger on Delayed Surgery

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...

Daily Herald: Recovery Techniques

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...

No Race? No Space? No Problem.

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...

Hospitals Management: Engineers Week

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...

NBC5 Chicago: More Patients Seek Knee, Hip Replacements in Middle Age

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....

Pittsburg Post Gazette: Overnight Marathon

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...

CRAINS: People on the Move

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...

HELIOS: Western Society of Engineers presents award to Richard A. Berger, MD

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...

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PRNewswire: Pittsburgh Marathon Cancelled? Not For Jeff Gleason And Running Friends

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...

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BECKER’S: Outpatient joint replacements to ‘skyrocket over next 10 years’

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...

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PATCH: Drs. Richard Berger wins Washington Award

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...

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CHICAGO BUSINESS JOURNAL: People on the Move

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...