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Dr. Richard Berkowitz, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.2 (69)
Map Pin Small Tamarac, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Berkowitz, MD

Dr. Richard Berkowitz, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Tamarac, FL. Dr. Berkowitz, completed a fellowship at Boston City Hospital|Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic. Dr. Berkowitz, completed a residency at McGill University Health Center|McGill University. Patients rated Dr. Berkowitz an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Berkowitz works at University Orthopedic and Joint in Tamarac, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Hip Tendinitis and Difficulty With Walking along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Berkowitz's Office Locations

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    University Orthopedic and Joint
    7171 N University Dr Ste 100, Tamarac, FL 33321 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Hip Tendinitis
Difficulty With Walking
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Avascular Necrosis
Gait Abnormality
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
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Bursitis
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Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Fracture
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Fracture
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Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Tendinitis
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Tenosynovitis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Partial Knee Replacement
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Synovial Biopsy
Wound Repair
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    4.2
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    Nov 30, 2023
    Dr Berkowitz very helpful, professional and nice person
    Lourdes Castellanos — Nov 30, 2023
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    About Dr. Richard Berkowitz, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1811994544
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Boston City Hospital|Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
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    Residency
    • McGill University Health Center|McGill University
    Residency
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital

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    Dr. Richard Berkowitz, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Berkowitz is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Berkowitz has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Berkowitz works at University Orthopedic and Joint in Tamarac, FL. View the full address on Dr. Berkowitz’s profile.

    Dr. Berkowitz has seen patients for Hip Tendinitis and Difficulty With Walking, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Berkowitz on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    69 patients have reviewed Dr. Berkowitz. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Berkowitz.

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