Summary

Dr. Sigurd Berven is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery with over three decades of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital. His extensive background in orthopedic surgery has given him deep expertise in treating complex spinal conditions. Dr. Berven is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to care for a diverse patient population.

Dr. Berven practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and sees patients at spine centers in both San Francisco and Oakland, California. He treats patients with back pain during pregnancy and specializes in addressing back pain in children and teens. His practice also focuses on helping patients with flank pain find relief. Berven incorporates physical therapy, manual therapy, and strength training into treatment plans to help patients recover and maintain their mobility. Patients consistently rate their experience highly, giving him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 33 years of experience
  • 42 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • 94 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 24 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Sigurd H. Berven has 2 locations

Spine Center

744 52nd StOakland, CA 94609

Spine Center

400 Parnassus Ave Ste A2300San Francisco, CA 94143

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English
Oakland , CAFairfield , CAFairfield , CARedwood City , CA
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Touro University Nevada College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: A T Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sigurd H. Berven

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CareSource
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Contra Costa Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Integra
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sigurd H. Berven has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sigurd H. Berven has the following 24 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • General Orthopedics
  • General Surgeon
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Surgery
  • Infection
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Osteotomy
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal Curvatures
  • Spinal Disorders
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Wounds and Injuries

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1993

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Dr. Sigurd Berven is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
What languages does Dr. Sigurd Berven speak?
Dr. Sigurd Berven speaks English and Spanish.

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