Richard D. Berkowitz MD - Tamarac, Florida

Dana P.

If you need hip or knee surgery do whatever you must to see Dr Berkowitz. I cannot say enough about his office staff and the Doctor himself, they are all fantastic and work together very well. Appointments are easy and I've never had more than a 10 minute wait to see the doctor. In my experience many orthopedic surgeons want you to wait months for surgery but Dr Berkowitz got mine done in 3 weeks. He gave me a brand new hip and he gave me my life back what more can I say!

Lora M.

I cannot say enough good things about this office. Dr. Berkowitz very personable and a straight forward talker. I knew exactly what I was getting into. The staff very helpful answering all my questions and concerns. Even when I had to call the response was with in the hour. It’s nice that the physical therapy “The Hop” is right there in the same office. These girls are great with their patients. They offer encouragement and support to get you moving. Having a knee replacement is not for the soft hearted but all these people involved help ease the pain and move forward with life.I appreciate all of you. Lora

Leilani M.

First of all Dr; Berkowitz is really top notch in his field. That being said, I had one of those unfortunate situations last week that made me write a 1 Star review, which I rarely do. Today, I received a call from the Office Manager who read my review, and called me to personally apologize for the way I was treated. I can honestly say, in all my many years of seeing different doctors and medical assistants, this was a first for me. A partial quote from Maya Angelou, ...people will never forget how you made them feel...(good & bad)...in this case, this apology was so sincere & genuine. My faith restored! There are people who really care (at Dr. Berkowitz's office)!

Susie S.

About two years ago, I saw Dr. Berkowitz for a second opinion for my hip. He reviewed my history while explaining the x-rays and previous work that been done. His recommendation saved me from an extensive surgery that wasn’t necessary. My hip responded to treatment and I was normal within two weeks.

When my knee started bothering me, of course, I went back to him…. My savior!! I loved his explanation comparing knee to tires. Tires has guarantee of so many miles, so when the treads get to the point that you need new tire, it’s time for a new knee. He prepared me for the time that I would need the total knee replacement. After a fall on the knee, I was ready for my “new tire”.

His office is finely tuned to your needs. His staff is outstanding. When I agreed to the surgery,
his Surgical Coordinator arranged everything, his medical assistant was happy to answer any questions which alleviated many questions. Prior to the surgical procedure, I attended a 3 hour
orientation which was all encompassing, it prepared me for the surgery, answered all my questions. I felt very comfortable with the process.

After knee surgery, it was necessary to have physical therapy. I had been to locations that
were subpar. His office has On The Move Physical Therapy. The staff is incredible as they taught me so many things that has helped me. Their staff is attentive, friendly and extremely responsive and helpful. Shout out to Jojo, Melissa, Tracey and Jill. I especially appreciated having a pool. After a few weeks passed by, it was a delight to have exercises in the water.

In my opinion, University Orthopedics is a “one stop” office with outstanding friendly employees, offering help, but their coordinated care center is beyond anyone’s expectation.
Any surgical procedure is stressful BUT, the difference between my hip replacements in North Florida versus my knee replacement was like a well-oiled machine. The attention to detail, a staff well trained who care to help you and a talented, professional orthopedic surgeon.

I have seen many orthopedic specialists in my lifetime, but Dr. Berkowitz is exceptional. His knowledge and technical precision is distinguished, impressive. His ability to communicate to you in an easy way to understand and I appreciate how open, easy personality that you resonate toward him. I especially enjoy when he walks in with a big smile, treats you like he has known you forever and puts me at ease. In a simple words, Dr. B is a 5+ star rating for me.

Leilani M.

First of all, I love Dr. Berkowitz! He is awesome! And I would highly, highly recommend him. But yesterday, I had an appointment and was never contacted and told that it had been cancelled. I rushed to get to my afternoon appointment, and no one was there. I was told by the one person working behind the desk that "she" had tried to call me to reschedule, but said she left no message (so how was I supposed to know that my appointment was cancelled?), and my phone showed no missed calls from the office. Of course, I was fuming, who wouldn't be? It was like "my time" was not important. It is so typical that you can love your doctor, but the administrative staff can be irresponsible, and that's OKAY? No Ma'am! Not okay! If I could put NO Stars for this rating, I would - but only because it was the way this person (don't like to use names), decided how to handle my situation. Oh, BTW, yes, I did reschedule, but only because I need to see Dr. Berkowitz, but I will NEVER forget the way I was mishandled by the person who is in charge of scheduling. Shame, shame, shame!

Jose C.

Been in his care by 9 years… but after my last visit June 2023 , lose all trust on this clinic.
I refuse knee shots because the 3 sessions give more pain than the relief of the shots. I asked for a new knee braces referral, but the Dr denied it, claiming he never has giving one.. i explain that yes, after arguing about, they asked for proof of the referral. Assigning Assistant Kathleen Lewis to take care.
I sent email with proof of the referral issued in Feb 2022, i call several times to the assistant.. but after a few weeks trying to communicate with them, I understood that i was no longer a viable “economic customer “.
Sad but ending a good impression in this way, denotes a poor judgement and despise to patients.

John D.

After visiting a couple of other well-regarded hip surgeons that didn't offer a solution for me, I was encouraged by my PT to consult with Dr. Berkowitz. Beyond finding him to be nice and friendly, and one who spent his time with me, he was able to analyze the problem with my hip. He seemed to know what the problem was based upon the examination, what I told him, and looking at my x-ray even before he examined the MRI. It is also noteworthy that what he told me also made sense. It has taken me two years for me to feel as though I am on the right path for recovery. Thank you, Dr. Berkowitz, and also to your team who went out of their way to accommodate me.

Laura S.

Dr. Berkowitz did my right knee about 6 years ago. He just did my left knee May13th. He’s the best there is and so are his staff members.