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Orthopedic Surgery of Quincy, Inc. is a group of four highly qualified, orthopedic specialists dedicated to optimum medical and surgical care.
Frederick Heller, MD
Charles DiCecca, MD
Marvin Rosen, MD
Eric Berkson, MD
Eric Berkson, M.D.
Dr. Eric Berkson is our newest addition to the practice. Dr. Berkson specializes in the treatment of injuries to the shoulder, elbow, and knee, with an emphasis on advanced arthroscopic technques, cartilage restorative procedures, knee ligament reconstruction, and rotator cuff repair. Dr. Berkson completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. With this background, he focuses on return of athletes, young and old, back to their highest level of function with emphasis on early post-operative rehabilitation.
Dr. Berkson has worked with a variety of athletic teams including teams at the high school level (BB&N, Prosser H.S.), college level (Harvard University, Curry College), and professional level (Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, Boston Bruins). Outside of his clinical duties, Dr. Berkson has participated in multiple publications and book chapters regarding sports medicine and general orthopaedic surgery. His current research interests include a biomechanics of pitching project with the Boston Red Sox, pediatric shoulder, ACL injuries, and minimally invasive total joint replacments.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Berkson and his wife Stephanie enjoy playing with their dog Femur. Dr. Berkson was a competitive swimmer and triathlete in college and remains a recreational athlete today.
Fellowship
Sports Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Medical School
M.D., University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Graduate Degree
M.A, Computer
Science, Brandeis Univeristy, Boston, MA
College
B.A., Summa Cum Laude, Computer Science, Brandeis University, Boston, MA
Licensure
Massachusetts Medical License
Illinois Medical License
Board eligible, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Honors and Awards
2005 Surgical Sciences Research Award, Finalist
2004 Emerging Leader, American Orthopaedic Association
2004 OREF Educational Grant
2004 Resident Leadership Forum Award, American Orthopaedic Association
2001 Intern of the Year Award, Department of General Surgery, Rush Medical Center
2000 Franklin McLean Medical Student Research Award, University of Chicago
1999 President’s Volunteer Service Award, University of Chicago
1999 U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Center For Substance Abuse Prevention Exemplary Program Award
1998 Alpha Omega Alpha
1998 Jane Morton and Henry C. Murphy Community Service Student Leader Award
1997-1998 Irving B. Harris Community Service Grant
1996 Student Research Forum Clinical Science Research Award, University of Chicago
1994 Phi Beta Kappa
1993-1994 Brandeis Varsity Swim Team Captain
1990-1994 Justice Brandeis Scholar
Hospital Appointments
2006 - present Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Quincy Medical Center
2006 - present Clinical Associate in Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital
Athletic Team Coverage
2005 - present New England Patriots (NFL)
2005 - present Boston Red Sox (MLB)
2005 - 2006 Boston Bruins (NHL)
2005 - 2006 New England Revolution (MLS)
2005 - 2006 Curry College, Milton, MA
2005 - 2006 Buckingham Browne & Nichols, Cambridge, MA
2005 - 2006 Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
2005 - 2006 Prosser High School, Chicago, IL
2003 - 2004 Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
Publications
Total: 19
See full CV for more details
 Download Dr. Berkson's Curriculum Vitae
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