Nicholas Berger, MD
Nicholas Berger, MD
Dr. Nicholas Berger is a Colon and Rectal Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders of the small intestine, colon, rectum, anus, and pelvic floor. Dr. Berger received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency training at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, which included a 2-year research fellowship in cancer research, and he is certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Berger then completed subspecialty training at the Cleveland Clinic Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship in Cleveland, Ohio. Although a native of Ohio, Dr. Berger was beyond excited to move to the Inland Northwest with his wife to enjoy the wide range of recreational activities available around Spokane, in particular downhill skiing and hiking. Dr. Berger sees patients at our central Cataldo and North Nevada Clinic locations. He is an active staff physician at Sacred Heart Hospital, Holy Family Hospital, and Deaconess Hospital. Dr. Berger offers robotic, laparoscopic, and traditional surgery to treat a variety of complex conditions and diseases.
- Undergraduate: University of Dayton, BS, Premedicine, Summa Cum Laude, 2005–2009
- Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Class of 2013
- Residency: General Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, 2013–2020 (including a 2-year research fellowship in cancer research)
- Fellowship: Colon and Rectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 2020–2021
- Board Certification: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Clinical Focus: Colon and rectal surgery, including inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, anorectal disorders, and minimally invasive and robotic approaches
Cataldo Clinic
217 W Cataldo Ave
Spokane, WA
Mission Clinic
13414 E Mission Ave
Spokane Valley, WA
Dr. Nicholas Berger was excellent. I healed quickly without any complications. Thank GOD all went perfectly.
I am very appreciative for the doctor's time and for the information I received.
Dr Berger was outstanding in all areas. Better than had hoped for!
So far so good!
All of my chosen providers are an excellent team. There seems to be a good communication between myself, and doctors amongst each other.
My personal experience was exceptional, and Dr. Berger exceeded my expectations, Thank you
The best team I could want. Thank you
We are beyond impressed by Dr. Berger. We really appreciate his commitment to his career. You can tell he really cares about his patients and really wants the best for them. I felt cared about, valued and heard. Thank you so much.
Easy to talk with Dr Berger. Easy to understand what is coming.
Will be returning for future care. I am pleased with the care I have received.
Dr. Berger is an empathetic and highly intelligent medical professional. His genuine commitment to my healing meant a great deal to me and made a meaningful difference in my recovery.
Did two surgeries in two years for anal cancer and treatments referred to chemo and radiation doctors for the treatment.
He was adept at explaining the problem and the surgical procedure needed to fix it.
This was an introductory visit with Dr. Berger to talk about surgery and onward care
Very Profession
The dr and support staff are amazingly helpful and efficient. The dr is also amazing, I appreciate him and his procedure he did for me. He advocated for me, the support nurses did too. It was a long wait for my first appointment, but after that the staff seamlessly scheduled all appointments for me that were needed. I could call and get rapid answers to any problems or concerns. Thank you so much everyone!!!!!
Great follow up, Thank you for the referral.
Dr. Berger and his staff have been excellent in carefully and periodically ordering tests that give him accurate information to evaluate the potential of my neo-endocrine cancer returning. I am so appreciative of his positive approach and professional feedback on a health issue that is very concerning to me and my family.
Excellent
Could not be in better hands.
Could not be in better hands.
I'm very pleased with all my care, everyone is so compassionate I feel very blessed. Thank you all
Dr Berger was exemplary in every aspect I experienced. I would rate him way over 10 in all aspects of my experiences with him. He is great in every aspect of his profession.
Every one was very polite
Very easy person to talk to
Provider and M.A. Made an uncomfortable for me situation as pleasant as possible. Thank you.
This was a post-surgery consult. Surgery went fine, and and post-op appointment was fine.
Professional team
Your doctors are wonderful. Your emergency department is crap.
I was leaving on a trip soon and they were very kind to find an open spot to see me. They took my health concerns seriously and I was thankful for that.
All good
I was very impressed with Dr. Berger. He made me feel very comfortable and explained everything in a way that never felt condescending, but was easy to understand. Dr. Berger made me feel very heard, and answered all of my questions. He was empathetic and kind.
Excellent treatment
It was a great experienced I was late for my appt but they were able to be flexible and see me
Very pleased
Everyone has been extremely helpful. My hospital stay would have been better if I could have went outside for fresh air and sunshine. Felt like I was in prison Thanks for asking
I recommend them as professionals.
Dr. Berger called me after hours to respond to a question I had about an upcoming procedure. I was impressed with his thoroughness.
I was very pleased. I drove 2 plus hours and arrived an hour early and they saw me early.
Felt at ease. The appointment was good.
I cannot imagine a better appointment. Dr Berger explained how he had modified his surgical procedure so 2 medical problems could be resolved with a single surgery.Kudos to the lady that mediated schedule changes so that instead of traveling to Spokane 2 days in a row, I did it all in one day.
Im treated like a person, not a number
Dr. Berger is a caring and knowledgeable Dr who takes time to listen and understand my concerns and I'm never rushed through my appointment. I feel he really cares.
Appointment was to review my health and schedule the Colon Resection Surgery. Surgery has been scheduled quickly without a long wait time. Very pleased.
The best team anyone could ask for.. Thank You
I was treated with respect, kindness & concern by everyone in the practice . Dr. Berger is very personable and knowledgeable.
He was very courteous and respectful.
Good experience
Treated me with respect and kindness
It was a good experience.... I really appreciated Dr. Berger listening to my concerns and explaining the procedure to correct my problem.
Dr Berger was very thorough knowledgeable this was a good experience glad I saw him
It is great seeing the next gen doctors mentoring with Doctor Berger!
He listened carefully. After the exam he was pleased with my progress.
Dr Berger is an excellent Dr. His office is well run. He was my surgeon and did a great job and this last visit was a follow up.
Made the visit comfortable, helped me understand my procedure I need done.
Very pleased with my visit
Dr. Berger and the PA did an exemplary job of informing me of the examination and of the future surgery.
Dr Berger was beyond my expectations. He was very explanatory and informative. I learned very much from the visit.
Dr.Berger is awesome. I would recommend him.He takes timeto listen and answer questions,he explains things great,and he is pretty much on schedule. Thank you Dr. Berger for making these life changingDecisions a little bit easier.
He was the best care provider I ever had.
They were professionals, kind, thoughtful
Very professional, knowledgeable and courteous.
The receptionist and nurse were so exceptional in getting me in under my circumstances and the doctor was great
He was knowledgable and genuine
Dr. Berger is always genuine and explains everything to my daughters and myself.
I really enjoy this provider.
They were very professionally and caring
Good answers to my questions !!
My physician is very professional and has good assessment skills.
This was my initial visit with Dr. Berger. He was very personable. I found him to be very good at explaining the surgery that will be scheduled, and am confident it will be done with care and skill.
Very professional care. Very reassuring.
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