Biography

John A. Berra, D.O. is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, specializing in hip and knee reconstruction and orthopedic trauma. He  is trained in the latest advances in hip and knee surgery including partial knee replacements, robotic and navigation assisted joint replacement, patient specific joint replacement, minimally invasive and tissue sparing techniques, tourniquet-less knee replacements, rapid recovery outpatient joint replacement, complex fracture care, and arthroscopic reconstructive procedures of the knee.

Dr. Berra completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Michigan and attended medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where he trained alongside world leaders in orthopedics from the Rothman Institute, New England Baptist and the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics. Dr. Berra went on to further subspecialize and completed a fellowship in complex hip and knee replacement at BronxCare Health System in the Bronx, New York. There, he was trained in minimally invasive surgical techniques, direct anterior total hip replacement, robotic assisted joint replacement, complex primary and revision total joint replacement, and rapid recovery outpatient joint replacement.

During Dr. Berra’s training he was able to work with many of the nation’s top surgeons in New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, as well as Baltimore and developed a diverse orthopedic skillset. He also trained at Cooper Trauma Center, one of the busiest orthopedic trauma centers, and gained extensive experience in fracture care and trauma. Dr. Berra has been involved in cutting edge orthopedic research, published articles, and obtained the 10th highest written board exam score in the country.

Dr. Berra’s practice is centered on passion for helping people—whether that be through surgical or nonsurgical treatment. His extensive training makes him a distinguished physician in the diagnosis and treatment of both complex and common hip and knee problems. Dr. Berra’s comprehensive approach to patient care makes him a perfect physician to help expedite your return to sport, work, and recreational activities.