Dr. Robert Berger, MD
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About Dr. Robert Berger, MD
Dr. Berger completed his undergraduate studies at Boston College, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude. He attended New York Medical College, graduating in the top third of his class. He completed his Medical Internship at the Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Berger served as a USAF Flight Surgeon for 4 years, then completed a Dermatology Residency at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Berger scored in the top 1/3 in the annual national dermatology training exams. He has also received national awards for research papers as a resident. Dr. Berger is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. After starting this practice in Waldorf, Dr. Berger was recalled to active duty to serve as the only active duty Air Force dermatologist on the Eastern seaboard during Desert Storm. After Desert Storm, he joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins Department of Dermatology, where he has received teaching awards, and is currentley an assistant professor. Dr. Berger has also authored many articles and lectures at national and international meetings. Dr. Berger has devised nationwide protocols for the treatment in acne using an intense pulse light device. He is involved in many research projects with national companies and John Hopkins. In addition to being an expert in acne, psoriasis, eczema and all skin disorders, Dr. Berger specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers; having diagnosed and or treated over 10,000 skin cancers in his career to date. He is an expert in laser/light therapies for color spots, veins, hair, acne, wrinkles, tattoo removal, skin tightening and resurfacing-all with a non-ablative technique which virtually eliminates the risk of scarring. Dr. Bergers' pioneering efforts in the treatment of acne with light therapy have resulted in the most experience in the world with this treatment modality. While he uses injectable fillers and wrinkle reducers, the newer laser therapies may result in lessening or eliminating their use.
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Patient Education Resources
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Education & Training
- Residency: San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
- Internship: Georgetown University Hospital - Washington Hospital Center
- Medical School: New York Medical College