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Dr. Howard Berger, MD
Overview of Dr. Howard Berger, MD
Dr. Howard Berger, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Toms River, NJ. They specialize in General Surgery, has 49 years of experience. They graduated from New York University and is affiliated with Community Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Berger an average 4.2 star rating.
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Dr. Berger's Office Locations
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Howard M. Berger M.d.pa.147 Route 37 W, Toms River, NJ 08755 Directions (732) 505-9227
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Lipomas
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Liver Cancer
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
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Pancreatic Cancer
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Partial Lung Collapse
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
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Secondary Malignancies
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Small Intestine Cancer
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
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Ventral Hernia
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Abdominoplasty
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
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Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
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Bile Duct Procedure
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Colectomy
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Duodenal Polypectomy
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Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
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Excision of Breast Tumor
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
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Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
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Gallbladder Removal
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Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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Hernia Repair
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Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
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Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
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Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
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Lumpectomy
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Mastectomy
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Open Appendectomy
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Port Placements or Replacements
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Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
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Proctectomy
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
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Sphincterotomy
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4.2
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About Dr. Howard Berger, MD
Specialties*
- General Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 49 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1780654095
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- New York University
Medical Education
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Berger accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
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Dr. Berger has seen patients for Lipomas, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Berger on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
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