Dr. Eric Berkson uses state-of-the-art arthroscopic techniques and a personal approach to care, accelerating the recovery of shoulder, elbow and knee injuries and restoring the highest levels of activity. He specializes in the treatment of complex knee ligament and meniscus injuries, revision ACL surgery, cartilage restoration and complex arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee and shoulder.
Dr. Berkson received his BA Summa Cum Laude from Brandeis University and received an MA in Computer Science from Brandeis University. He graduated from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine with an MD with Honors in June 2000. He completed an internship in general surgery followed by an orthopaedic residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Berkson completed a fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at Mass General.
Dr. Berkson is a member of the Mass General Sports Medicine Service and is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School. He is a team physician for the Boston Red Sox and Lowell Spinners and is a consultant for the New England Patriots. He is the Head Team Physician for Wheaton College, Eastern Nazarene College, and Archbishop Williams High School. Dr. Berkson was recognized as an Emerging Leader by the American Orthopaedic Association.
Dr. Berkson's current research interests include pitching injuries and studies of shoulder and elbow biomechanics.
Dr. Berkson's Physician Assistant is Megan Lampron, PA-C.
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Sports Medicine Service
Charles River Plaza
175 Cambridge St., 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 508-718-4361
Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center at Foxborough
22 Patriot Place
Foxboro, MA 02035
Phone: 508-718-4361
Sports Medicine at Mass General Waltham
52 Second Ave.
3rd Floor, Suite 3300
Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 508-718-4361
Medical Education
American Board Certifications
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Dr. Berkson specializes in the treatment of complex knee ligament and meniscus injuries, revision ACL surgery, cartilage restoration and complex arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee and shoulder.
Dr. Berkson actively researches clinical outcomes of joint preservation, meniscal repair, multi-ligamentous knee injures as well as shoulder elbow and knee biomechanics with an emphasis on pitching injuries and recovery.
Dr. Berkson is the Founding Director of the MGH Sports Performance Center, a program integrating state of the art technology with the clinical expertise of MGH Sports Medicine physicians, certified athletic trainers, biomechanists, physical therapists, nutritionists and certified strength and conditioning coaches to critically and scientifically analyze athletic activities and to maximize recovery from injury, prevent injuries, and enhance and optimize performance.
Dr. Berkson was identified as an Emerging Leader by the American Orthopaedic Association and was the recipient of the Nicols Foundation Young Researcher Award by the International Society of Arthroscopy.
Dr. Berkson is an outstanding physician and specialist who treated me with the utmost professionalism. He was also very engaging and personable as we addressed the purpose of my visit. I felt very comfortable with his skill set and know I am with the best possible clinician. Highly recommend!
Great
Dr. Berkson fit me into his busy schedule, and as always was very clear and helpful.
It was an educational, wonderful experience.
Friendly, listened well, answered my questions respectfully
Dr. Berkson was thorough with the exam. He has set up next appts.
Very happy, appreciative and thankful to have been seen and treated by Eric Berkson
The provider was very efficient and courteous.
Dr.Berkson was so kind and took the time to answer all my questions. His expertise in his field is evident by the breadth and depth of his knowledge. He really allowed me to think through my options, did not rush me and made me understand the outcomes of either having surgery or waiting. Thank you so much for your care and time.
I'm waiting for a meniscus surgery and am looking forward to a great result with Dr. Berkson.