About Me

Dr. Eric Berkman is a highly experienced, board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a compassionate, patient-focused philosophy. He earned his M.D. from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and completed his orthopedic residency at LSU–Shreveport in 1995, where he was named Outstanding Resident of the Year. He further honed his expertise with a prestigious spine and trauma fellowship in Basel, Switzerland. In practice since 1996, Dr. Berkman offers conservative and surgical treatments for shoulder, elbow, and knee conditions in patients aged 13 and older. He has authored medical publications, serves on the UTHealth Department of Orthopedics faculty, and has been repeatedly recognized as one of Houston’s “Top Doctors”. Outside of medicine, he runs charity golf and fishing tournaments and enjoys spending time with his family.

Insurance – Most commercial insurances are accepted, but please contact Dr. Berkman’s office for more details.

Medical Education

Fall 1995

Spine and Trauma Fellowship
Dr. E. Morscher and Dr. Gachter, Basel and St. Gallen, Switzerland

 

Spring 1995

Louisiana State University Medical Center – Shreveport
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

 

1991

Louisiana State University Medical Center – Shreveport
Orthopaedic Surgery Internship

 

1990

Training Louisiana State University Medical Center – Shreveport
Transitional Internship

 

1989

University of Texas Education Health Science Center – San Antonio, Medical School

 

1984

University of Texas –Austin
B.A. Biology / Psychology

Certifications and Honors

Certifications:

  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, Orthopedic Surgery

Honors:

  • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
  • Houston’s Top Docs (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 by H- Texas Magazine)
  • Top Doctor 2020 (TXTopDocs)

Educational Appointments:

  • Associate Professor, Dept of Orthopedics, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)ute

Professional Memberships:

  • American Medical Association
  • Texas Medical Society
  • Houston Orthopaedic Society
  • Texas Medical Association
  • Harris County Medical Society
  • Houston Shoulder Society

Main Address

UT Physicians Orthopedics at Memorial Hermann

5420 West Loop South #2400, Houston, TX 77401

Phone Number

(713) 486-3550

Fax Number

(713) 383-1473