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Dr. Gregg S. Berkowitz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and Vice President at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey. Dr. Berkowitz takes pride in providing orthopedic care using the latest techniques with an emphasis on personalized, compassionate care. His interests include arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery of the knee, shoulder and ankle, as well as the treatment of fractures, total joint replacement, and general orthopedic problems. Dr. Berkowitz has a particular interest in cartilage injuries, and is the director of the Cartilage Restoration Center of New Jersey (CRC), a division of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC. The CRC is devoted to the treatment of cartilaginous injuries and damage to the knee and other joints. Dr. Berkowitz utilizes the latest techniques in cartilage repair to eliminate pain, and return his patients to full activity. He frequently attends educational seminars to stay up to date on the latest treatments that will benefit his patients. Dr. Berkowitz completed his undergraduate education at Binghamton University, and then earned his M.D. degree at the SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, New York. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, before coming to Freehold New Jersey. Dr. Berkowitz is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is a professional member of the Medical Society of New Jersey, the New Jersey Orthopedic Society, and the Monmouth County Medical Society. Dr. Berkowitz is on staff at CentraState Medical Center and Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge Division. He was the secretary/treasurer of the Medical Staff of CentraState Medical Center and a member of the Board of Trustees from 2007-2008. He served as Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery for four years. Dr. Berkowitz has a faculty appointment on the teaching staff of the Family Medicine Residency program at CentraState Medical Center. He was voted Physician of the Year by the nursing staff at CentraState Medical Center in 2006. A devoted family man, Dr. Berkowitz enjoys spending time with his wife Pamela and his three children Alyssa, Andrew and Chase. His activities outside of orthopedics and family include basketball, golf, skiing and snowboarding. In addition, he is committed to a healthy lifestyle and participates in fitness training and yoga.

About University Pain and Spine CenterIf youre looking for an interventional pain management specialty practice in Central New Jersey or the Greater New York City area that offers state-of-the-art care, your search ends with the University Pain and Spine Center. The practice boasts several convenient locations throughout New Jersey, as well asNew York City.The team of board-certified physicians at University Pain and Spine Center treats each patient as an individual with a unique set of problems that require a tailored, therapeutic approach. Every specialist on the team is highly-trained in the treatment of numerous types of chronic and acute pain conditions, including back pain, shoulder pain, headaches, arthritis, degenerative disc disease, facet joint pain, herniated discs, hip pain, knee pain, as well as many other ailments.University Pain and Spine Center specializes in a multitude of world-class pain relief therapies and procedures. The team works hard to provide excellent clinical care, using cutting-edge technology and up-to-date techniques. Some of the pain treatment options available include epidural steroid injections, lumbar sympathetic block, thoracic disc decompression, celiac plexus block, spinal cord stimulation implants, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, regenerative injection therapy, and trigger point injections, among other services.The founder of the University Pain and Spine Center, Didier Demesmin, MD, MBA, is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine and has repeatedly been recognized as one of New Jerseys top doctors. Together, Dr. Demesmin and his team of top pain specialists help their patients overcome pain and injuries using non-surgical treatment options and procedures. They also strive to give back to the communities they serve and contribute to community health.To learn more about the doctors at University Pain and Spine Center and the treatment options available to you, call the office and speak to one of the friendly people on staff. You can also schedule your appointment using the convenient online booking tool.