Dr. Howard M. Berger, MD | Toms River, NJ | Surgery

.about .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Dr. Howard Berger is a surgeon with 51 years of experience practicing medicine. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his residency training at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital. His extensive career has given him deep expertise in surgical care and comprehensive patient treatment. Dr. Berger communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Berger practices at Community Medical Center and Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean University Medical Center in the Toms River and Brick, New Jersey areas. He treats patients with conditions such as high cholesterol in children and teens, stenosing tenosynovitis, and acid reflux. His practice includes performing breast cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and electrocardiograms to help diagnose and monitor patient health. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.

AI-generated from data on this provider profile.

3.6

24 Ratings
51 years of experience
8 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital
8 written reviews
2 specialties
3 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

24 ratings & reviews

Sort:

Showing 1 to 8 of 8 reviews

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Rudest nurse any Dr can have. Be prepared to be treated bad by her. I had a problemail and she treated me very rude and not a caring bone I her body! Dr Berger is nice but he does not spend quality time ever with you! Always seems like he is in a rush! Think twice before making an appointment!

May 3rd, 2016

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

EXTREMELY THOROUGH. EXPLAINED THE SURGERY COMPLETELY. ANSWERED ALL OF MY QUESTIONS. WHAT A GREAT DOCTOR. FANTASTIC BEDSIDE MANNER THAT YOU DO NOT SEE TOO MUCH THESE DAYS!

April 13th, 2016

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

I have cancer. However dr Berger moved me thru the process., making what could have been a horrible tolerable. His care and compassion is exemplary.

August 16th, 2015

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

My Wife lost her leg due to Berger's poor skill level in treating Canser

February 13th, 2015

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

I just want everyone to know how HORRIBLE this man is. I'm a bigger girl, and have a few stretch mark. He examined my stomach, and said "so how many times have you been pregnant?" Meanwhile, at the time I was only 19 years old. Who the heck says that to a young girl?? And the way he said it was just snobby and he laughed at me in an almost mocking way. When I went for my surgery he was so unprofessional, didn't even tell me when I was going under; my pain was horrible and he ordered tylenol. I literally hate this man. Never gave me anything for my scarring, said they would go away, and I still to this day have really bad scarring. If you go here, be aware, he has the worst bed side manner and is an insensitive jerk. Though I must say, the head of the office is a very nice woman whom from their interactions, I think hates him as well.

September 24th, 2013

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Caring-goes the extra mile-knowledgable & professional

August 29th, 2013

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

rudest office staff ever. frustrated women.

August 16th, 2012

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Very caring and I received excellent care in the hospital as well as in his office. Staff is professional and go out of their way to assist you.

September 6th, 2011

Berger Howard M Office

147 Route 37 WToms River, NJ 08755

Tel: (732) 505-9227

Mon10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri10:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean University Medical Center

425 Jack Martin BlvdBrick, NJ 08724

Tel: (732) 840-2200

Community Medical Center

99 Route 37 WToms River, NJ 08755

Tel: (732) 557-8000


Dr. Howard Michael Berger, MD	Dr. Alycia So	Dr. Erika Samlowski	Dr. Mary T. Pronovost
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.6 (24 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.4 (24 Ratings)
51 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience	36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English			Speaks English, German
Toms River , NJ	Philadelphia , PA	Philadelphia , PA	Philadelphia , PA
Med School: New York Medical College	Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania	Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin	Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

Search for your insurance and plan

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Medicare
Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
Medicare - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare

Other
Premature Infant Diseases
Reperfusion Injury

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital

Medical School

New York Medical CollegeGraduated in 1975

Dr. Savan A Patel, MD
Hospital Medicine
15 Years Exp | Houston, TX
(0)
Dr. Waqas Anjum, MD
Anesthesiology
27 Years Exp | Las Vegas, NV
(0)
Dr. Salmi Simmons, MD
Vascular & Interventional Radiology
34 Years Exp | Toms River, NJ
(0)
Dr. Matthew Justin Tormenti, MD
Neurological Surgery
20 Years Exp | Somerset, NJ
(14)
Dr. Ronald Lee Kamm, MD
Psychiatry
58 Years Exp | Oakhurst, NJ
(16)
Dr. Jonathan Michael Szenics, MD
Preventative Medicine
45 Years Exp | Flemington, NJ
(2)
Dr. Christopher Daniele, MD
Anesthesiology
9 Years Exp | Lubbock, TX
(0)
Dr. Thomas Anthony Delguercio, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
13 Years Exp | Freehold, NJ
(0)
Dr. Dina Polidori
Other
| Forked River, NJ
(0)
Dr. Don Vongviphut
Emergency Medicine
| Trenton, NJ
(0)

Is Dr. Howard Berger accepting new patients?: Dr. Howard Berger has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Howard Berger speak?: Dr. Howard Berger speaks English.
Does Dr. Howard Berger accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Howard Berger has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Howard Berger accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Howard Berger accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Howard Berger affiliated with?: Dr. Howard Berger is affiliated with Community Medical Center.

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.

Copyright © 2026 Vitals Consumer Services, LLC. US Patent No. 8, 694, 441. All Rights Reserved.
As more fully set forth in this website's terms of use . (1) nothing contained on or offered by or through this website should be construed as medical advice and should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or treatment. Vitals Consumer Services, LLC ("Vitals"). the provider of this website, does not recommend or endorse any particular healthcare provider whose information or ratings appear on this website; and (2) Vitals has granted you a limited license to access and use this website for your own noncommercial use. You are not permitted to copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, mirror, frame, scrape, extract, wrap, create derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble any part or aspect of this website.