Dr. Aaron D. Berger, MD | Chicago Ridge, IL | Urologist | US News Doctors
Dr. Aaron D. Berger MD

Dr. Aaron D. Berger MD

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5 / 5

Patient Rating

Dr. Aaron D. Berger MD

Dr. Aaron D. Berger MD

Overview

Dr. Aaron D. Berger is an urologist in Chicago Ridge, Illinois and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital and Advocate Trinity Hospital. He received his medical degree from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Aaron D. Berger has expertise in treating surgical removal of the bladder, kidney removal surgery, prostate cancer, among other conditions - see all areas of expertise. Dr. Aaron D. Berger accepts Medicare, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare - see other insurance plans accepted. Dr. Aaron D. Berger is highly recommended by patients.

Doctor's Details

Specialties

Specialty

Urology

Urologists treat males and females with urinary tract issues and men's reproductive organs. Conditions that urologists treat include bladder or prostate cancers, kidney stones and urinary tract infections. Urologists also perform vasectomies, which prevent males from impregnating women.

Subspecialties

General Urology

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Surgical Oncology

Doctor's Details

Patient Awards

  • Patients' top choice award

    Doctor has top marks across all patient-rated categories

  • Makes time for patients

    Spends appropriate amount of time with patient and provides thorough examinations.

  • Provides clear explanation

    Provides clear information and answers questions in a way patients understand.

Patient Experience

Excellent

(5/5)

164 Reviews Total|53 Reviews Within Last 12 Months

Thoroughness of Examination

Previous patients' satisfaction in their perception of the thoroughness of the examination they received from this physician

Excellent

(5/5)

Ability to Answer Questions

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's ability to answer all of their questions

Excellent

(5/5)

Clarity of Instructions

Previous patients' satisfaction in the clarity of this physician's instructions for taking care of their health condition

Excellent

(5/5)

Provider's follow-up

Previous patients' satisfaction of the followup care they received from this physician and responsiveness to their concerns

Very Positive

(4/5)

Amount of Time with Patient

Previous patients' satisfaction with the time this physician spent with them during appointments

Positive

(3/5)

Provider's Attitude

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's friendliness and caring attitude

Very Positive

(4/5)

Perceived Outcomes

Previous patients' satisfaction with the physician's treatment of a condition or outcome of a procedure

Very Positive

(4/5)

Patient Loyalty

Previous patients' trust in this physician, likelihood to see this physician again, or willingness to recommend this physician to another patient

Positive

(3/5)

Inclusion in Decisions

Previous patients' satisfaction in the degree to which they felt included by this physician in care and treatment decisions

Excellent

(5/5)

General Feedback

Previous patients' general assessment of this physician

Excellent

(5/5)

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Areas of Expertise for Dr. Berger

This doctor provides the following types of care. The more often a doctor has treated a particular condition or has performed a particular surgery, the more expertise they may have in treating patients with similar needs. Based on three years (2020-2022) of Medicare Fee for Service data (which does not include Medicare Advantage), each scale below indicates the number of patients treated relative to other doctors who treat the same condition. Note that this doctor may treat patients who are not covered by Medicare and are therefore not included in this analysis. Click here to learn more about our methodology.

Endoscopy of the urethra and bladderEndoscopy of the urethra and bladder is a diagnostic procedure to visualize and evaluate the urinary tract.

State Average
This Doctor

Transurethral surgery (TURP) for enlarged prostateTransurethral surgery is performed to treat an enlarged prostate that is causing urinary symptoms.

State Average
This Doctor

Kidney removal surgeryKidney removal surgery, or nephrectomy, is done to remove a damaged or diseased kidney.

State Average
This Doctor

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Location & Contact Information

Doctor Address

10400 Southwest Hwy, Chicago Ridge, IL, 60415

(708) 423-8706

Affiliated Hospitals

1

Advocate Christ Medical Center

2

Advocate South Suburban Hospital

3

Advocate Trinity Hospital

4

Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital

Where does Dr. Berger practice?

Doctor’s Office

Associated Urological Specialists, Llc

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Education & Experience

Medical School & Residency

University of California (San Francisco)

Fellowship, Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery, 2007-2008

NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Residency, Surgery, 2001-2003

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Medical School

New York University School of Medicine

Residency, Urology, 2003-2007

Certifications & Licensure

American Board of Urology

Certified in Urology

IL State Medical License

Active through 2026

CA State Medical License

Active through

Publications

An Overview of Internal Fixation Implant Metallurgy and Galvanic Corrosion Effects.

Justin Koh, Aaron D. Berger, Prosper Benhaim

Herniorrhaphy mesh as nidus for bladder calculi.

Marc A. Bjurlin, Aaron D. Berger

Gender differences in subcutaneous and perirenal fat distribution

Brian H. Eisner, Javaad Zargooshi, Aaron D. Berger, Matthew R. Cooperberg, Sean M. Doyle, Sonali Sheth, Marshall L. Stoller

An ex-vivo evaluation of the application and strength of a novel laparoscopic knot substitute device.

Thomas Chi, Brian H. Eisner, Aaron D. Berger, Marshall L. Stoller

Patients with primary hyperparathyroidism--why do some form stones?

Aaron D. Berger, Wilfred Wu, Brian H. Eisner, Matthew R. Cooperberg, Quan-Yang Duh, Marshall L. Stoller

Increased expression of histone deacetylaces (HDACs) and inhibition of prostate cancer growth and invasion by HDAC inhibitor SAHA

L. G. Wang, Xuanyi Zou, Aaron D. Berger, Christian O. Twiss, Yi Peng, Yirong Li, Jason Chiu, Hongfeng Guo, Jaya M. Satagopan, Andrew Wilton, William L. Gerald, Ross Basch, Zhengxin Wang, Iman Osman, Peng Lee

Robotic dismembered pyeloplasty: a 6-year, multi-institutional experience

Patrick W. Mufarrij, Michael Woods, Ojas Shah, Michael A. Palese, Aaron D. Berger, Raju Thomas, Michael D. Stifelman

Percutaneous Management of Stones in Transplanted Kidneys

Murat Mehmet Rifaioglu, Aaron D. Berger, Witsanu Pengune, Marshall L. Stoller

Transperitoneal laparoscopic radical nephrectomy for large (more than 7 cm) renal masses.

Aaron D. Berger, Jamie A. Kanofsky, Rebecca L. O'Malley, Elias S. Hyams, Carolyn Chang, Samir S. Taneja, Michael D. Stifelman

Robotic reconstruction of the upper urinary tract.

Patrick W. Mufarrij, Ojas Shah, Aaron D. Berger, Michael D. Stifelman

A matched-cohort comparison of laparoscopic cryoablation and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for treating renal masses

Rebecca L. O'Malley, Aaron D. Berger, Jamie A. Kanofsky, Courtney K. Phillips, Michael D. Stifelman, Samir S. Taneja

Novel mutations of epidermal growth factor receptor in localized prostate cancer.

Diah Douglas, Hong Zhong, Jae Y. Ro, Carole Oddoux, Aaron D. Berger, Matthew R. Pincus, Jaya M. Satagopan, William L. Gerald, Howard I. Scher, Peng Lee, Iman Osman

Differences in clinicopathologic features of prostate cancer between black and white patients treated in the 1990s and 2000s.

Aaron D. Berger, Jaya M. Satagopan, Peng Lee, Samir S. Taneja, Iman Osman

A urodynamics protocol to optimally assess men with post-prostatectomy incontinence.

Chad Huckabay, Christian O. Twiss, Aaron D. Berger, Victor W. Nitti

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Urologists treat males and females with urinary tract issues and men's reproductive organs. Conditions that urologists treat include bladder or prostate cancers, kidney stones and urinary tract infections. Urologists also perform vasectomies, which prevent males from impregnating women. See all conditions on Dr. Berger's profile.

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Works at Advocate Christ Medical Center

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