Scott Berlin, MD, is a pain management and regenerative medicine physician at Optimal Pain & Regenerative Medicine®’s Arlington, Fort Worth, and Cleburne, Texas, locations. Dr. Berlin was the first practitioner in Dallas to implant a fully implantable dual lead spinal cord stimulator system, which is now the standard of care.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Case Western Reserve in Cleveland and a medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla. Dr. Berlin trained at Yale University, where he completed an internship in internal medicine and fellowships in pain management and cardiac anesthesia. After moving to Dallas, he opened the pain management clinic at Methodist Medical Center.
Dr. Berlin has over two decades of experience in pain medicine. Patients suffering from various forms of chronic pain can turn to Dr. Berlin for premium care and a better quality of life. He offers Vertiflex® Superion® treatment for spinal stenosis, spinal cord stimulator implantation, intrathecal pain pumps, stem cell injections, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, steroid injections, and more for pain relief.
He also offers state-of-the-art solutions for unusual or difficult painful diseases and stays up to date with the latest advances in pain medicine. Dr. Berlin is board certified in anesthesiology and is a diplomat of the American Board of Pain Medicine. He’s published numerous research papers in prestigious medical journals and is a member of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Society for Pain Practice Management, and World Institute of Pain.
Dr. Berlin holds an affiliation with five hospitals in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He warmly welcomes new patients to Optimal Pain & Regenerative Medicine®.
Employment
- Pain Medicine Physician/Anesthesiologist
Pinnacle Anesthesia Consultants, P.A./U.S. Anesthesia Partners
Dallas, Texas, 2002 to Present - Medical Director of Pain Management
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
Arlington, Texas, 2003 to 2007 - Pain Medicine Physician/Anesthesiologist
Anesthesia Consultants of Dallas
Methodist Hospital of Dallas
Dallas, Texas, 1994 to 2002 - Pain Medicine Physician/Anesthesiologist
Southwest Anesthesia & Pain Management, P.C.
Statesboro, Georgia, 1993 to 1994 - Department of Surgery, Downstate Medical Center
Title: Research Associate, 1981 to 1985
Education
- M.D., New York Medical College, 1986 to 1989
- B.A, Case Western Reserve University, 1977 to 1981
- Bridgeport University, 1976 to 1977
Post Graduate Training
- Resident in Anesthesiology
Yale University School of Medicine
1990 to 1993 - Intern in Internal Medicine
Yale University School of Medicine
1989 to 1990
Anesthesia Subspecialty Training
- Chronic Pain Management
- Cardiothoracic Anesthesia
Honors
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical Honor Society, 1988
- Homan Fund Award, Scholastic Excellence, 1985
Military Experience
- Captain, Medical Corps
Assignment: State Area Command
Decoration: Army Achievement Medal, 1993
National Defense Medal, Desert Storm
1990 to 1999
Professional Societies
- Texas Medical Association
- Tarrant County Medical Society
- American Society of Regional Anesthesiologist
- Society for Pain Practice Management
- World Institute of Pain
Professional Boards
- Diplomate of the American Board of Pain Medicine, 2003 to Current
- American Board of Anesthesiology, 1994
- Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners, 1990
Current Hospital Affiliations
- Baylor Surgicare at Mansfield
- Texas Health Surgery Center Cleburne
- Plaza Day Surgery
- Daytime Outpatient Surgery Center
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne
Publications
- Sun YS, Brunicardi FC, Druck P, Walfisch S, Berlin SA, Chance RE, Gingerich RL, Elahi D, Andersen DK. Reversal of Abnormal Glucose Metabolism in Chronic Pancreatitis by Administration of Pancreatic Polypeptide. The American Journal of Surgery, 1986, 151: 130-140.
Submitted
- Goulet RJ, Berlin SA, Andersen DK. Augmentation of insulin release by gastric inhibitory polypeptide: mechanisms of the hormone-target cell interaction.
- Andersen DK, Sun YS, Brunicardi FC, Berlin SA, Lebovitz HE, Elahi D. Regulation of hepatic glucose production by gastric inhibitory polypeptide, insulin, glucagon.
- Elahi D, Sun YS, Walfisch S, Brunicardi FC, Berlin SA, Lebovitz HE, Andersen DK. Interactions of pancreatic polypeptide, glucagon, and insulin on glucose metabolism in chronic pancreatitis.
Abstracts
- Goulet RJ, Berlin SA, Andersen DK. Augmentation of insulin release by gastric inhibitory polypeptide: mechanisms of the hormone-target cell interaction. Surgical Forum, 1983, 34: 51-54.
- Andersen DK, Sun YS, Brunicardi FC, Berlin SA, Lebovitz HE, Elahi D. Regulation of hepatic glucose production by gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP), insulin (INS), and glucagon (GLUC). Diabetes, 1984, 33:33A.
- Elahi D, Sun YS, Walfisch S, Brunicardi FC, Berlin SA. Interactions of pancreatic polypeptide (PP), glucagon (GLUC), and insulin (INS) on glucose (G) metabolism in chronic pancreatitis (CP). Diabetes, 1984, 33:50A.
- Andersen DK, Sun YS, Brunicardi FC, Berlin SA, Lebovitz HE, Garsky V, Elahi D. Regulation of hepatic glucose production by gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP), insulin (INS), and glucagon (GLUC). Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 1984, 29:6S.
- Elahi D, Sun YS, Walfisch S, Brunicardi FC, Berlin SA, Gingerich RL, Lebovitz HE, Andersen DK. Interactions of pancreatic polypeptide (PP), glucagon (GLUC), and insulin (INS) on glucose (G) metabolism in chronic pancreatitis (CP). Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 1984, 29:24S.
- Zenilman ME, Sun YS, Berlin SA, Elahi D, Zinner MJ Andersen DK. The enteroadrenal axis: stimulation of cortisol release by gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP). Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 1984, 29:100S.
- Brunicardi, FC, Goulet RJ, Sun YS, Berlin SA, Elahi D, Andersen DK. Neural hormonal regulation of insulin release in the isolated perfused human pancreas. Surgical Forum, 1984, 214-217.
Scott Berlin, MD Reviews
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First visit, today, 4/13/23, I was met with very friendly office staff. Next came Paige, another friendly and professional nurse/assistant. Dr Berlin has a personality that will immediately calm your nervousness. Set up a treatment plan and I can't wait to get started. I didn't have to wait 3 months for an appointment, like so many Dr's. Prompt service!!!
Dr. Berlin is AMAZING!!! He actually took the time to listen to me and explain everything to me so that I could understand.?He is the best doctor I’ve found in so long. He immediately started a treatment plan for me on my first visit, he didn’t expect me to suffer any longer while he gathered the information he needed to help me in the best way possible.?He also had vast knowledge about my medical condition exactly how and what to do to make my treatment more effective
I first started with Dr. Berlin in January 2010 where he re-diagnosed me for something that had been giving me problems since 2001. Within the first visit he gave me relief. This is one of the many instances of his professionalism and skill. Any time that I have experienced an issue Dr Berlin addressed the problem immediately and professionally. I highly recommend this Doctor.
Being a highly skilled doctor is only part of the wonderful ability of Dr. Berlin. He has built a team of professionals who accentuate the care he offers his patients. Struggling with severe back pain, I retired, stayed in bed all day, gained weight and basically had no real life. With the help of Dr Berlin, I regained much of my get-up-and-go; I have life again!
I have been a patient of Dr. Berlin's for a year now. I have been very pleased with each procedure he has done on me. I recently had major back surgery and he is now managing my pain relief after my surgery. I am hopeful that I will be able to return to work in a couple of weeks (only 6 weeks after surgery). Please look carefully before hiring any doctor, but especially a pain management doctor, as being comfortable after surgery is half the battle for recovery. I shopped around for competent doctors before making my decision and found Dr. Berlin to be very competent and empathetic to my specific needs. Thank you to Dr. Berlin and staff.
I have been seeing Dr. Berlin for many years now ..I had two failed back surgeries ,Breast Cancer and neck injury ...He has been nothing but caring , Professional and supportive though my treatments.. rather it be medication , injections or getting me physical therapy...I was very leary and little worried because of the past failed fusions when he recommended that I consider having a Medtronic placement to help curb some of the pain ...but I can't stress enough how much of a miracle it's been since I had it done ..when I go to the store or shopping I can set it at a higher level and actually make it through the store without wanting to break down and cry ! I'm grateful that Dr.Berlin was steadfast in His diagnosis...I'd rather have a Doctor who is confident in their medical opinion than one who never actually treats your condition...I highly and I mean highly recommend Doctor Scott Berlin and his Staff ! ....sign me Grateful ...Vicki Jay
I have been seeing Dr. Berlin for many years now ..I had two failed back surgeries ,Breast Cancer and neck injury ...He has been nothing but caring , Professional and supportive though my treatments.. rather it be medication , injections or getting me physical therapy...I was very leary and little worried because of the past failed fusions when he recommended that I consider having a Medtronic placement to help curb some of the pain ...but I can't stress enough how much of a miracle it's been since I had it done ..when I go to the store or shopping I can set it at a higher level and actually make it through the store without wanting to break down and cry ! I'm grateful that Dr.Berlin was steadfast in His diagnosis...I'd rather have a Doctor who is confident in their medical opinion than one who never actually treats your condition...I highly and I mean highly recommend Doctor Scott Berlin and his Staff ! ....sign me Grateful ...Vicki Jay
I have been a patient of Dr. Scoot Berlin for many, many years. Over these years, I have undergone 4 major back surgeries. Dr. Berlin was always there for me prior to the surgery and after doing everything to make my life as comfortable as possible. He has always given me the best of care that I could ever expect. He is truly a brilliant man, he is a very compasionalte doctor and always puts the welfare of his patient first. There is no one in the entire Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex that I can recommend more highly than Dr. Scott Berlin. Thank you Dr. Berlin for all the help you have given me over the years.
It's great to have a doctor who listens and provides outstanding care to his patients. The care I've received has been exceptional. I would highly recommend his services to anyone experiencing chronic back pain.
Dr. Berlin has provided outstanding care for me this year. I have suffered severe peripheral neuropathy for 15 years (chemo-induced). The care I’ve received has been exceptional including staff attentiveness and follow-up. I highly recommend his services for anyone e periencing chronic pain issues.
