Dr. Richard Alan Berkson, MD

Dr. Richard Berkson is an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and metabolism with over five decades of medical practice. He earned his medical degree from the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo and completed his residency at UCLA Medical Center. With 54 years of experience treating complex hormonal and metabolic conditions, Dr. Berkson brings extensive expertise to patient care. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Berkson practices at multiple locations throughout Long Beach, California, including MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, Saint Mary Medical Center, and MemorialCare Miller Children's and Women's Hospital Long Beach. His clinical focus includes treating pulmonary nodules and performing diagnostic imaging such as CT scans and chest CT scans. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 on Vitals, reflecting his commitment to endocrine and metabolic healthcare.