RichardSBerkMD

General Surgery • Evanston, IL

Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Emeritus staff, NorthShore University healthSystem Northwestern University

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Office
633 Emerson
Northwestern University Health service
Evanston, IL 60208
Phone+1 847-491-8100

Fax+1 847-328-3516
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Education & Training

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 1975 - 1977
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1972 - 1975
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1969 - 1970
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1968 - 1969
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1968

Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 1972 - 2020

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

43 citations
Biofilms and chronic otitis media: an initial exploration into the role of biofilms in the pathogenesis of chronic otitis media.
Michael Hoa, Mausumi N Syamal Md, Michele A Schaeffer, Livjot Sachdeva, Richard S. Berk, James M. Coticchia> ;American Journal of Otolaryngology. 2010 Jul 1
Immunohistochemical analysis of ocular platelet basic protein expression during infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Richard S. Berk, William J. Crossland, Mary Ann Kosir, Minghuan Yu, Yuying Wang, Sallie Alousi, James Hatfield, Zhong Dong> ;Experimental Eye Research. 2009 Dec 1
26 citations
Biofilm density in the pediatric nasopharynx: recurrent acute otitis media versus obstructive sleep apnea.
Giancarlo Zuliani, Michael P. Carlisle, Aaron J. Duberstein, Michael Haupert, Mausumi N Syamal Md, Richard S. Berk, Wei Du, James M. Coticchia> ;The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology. 2009 Jul 1
34 citations
Increased invasion through basement membrane by CXCL7-transfected breast cells
Zhuo Tang, Minghuan Yu, Fred M. Miller, Richard S. Berk, Gerard Tromp, Mary Ann Kosir> ;American Journal of Surgery. 2008 Nov 1
13 citations
Expression patterns of lymphangiogenic and angiogenic factors in a model of breast ductal carcinoma in situ.
Minghuan Yu, Zhuo Tang, Sarah S. Alousi, Richard S. Berk, Frederick N. Miller, Mary Ann Kosir> ;American Journal of Surgery. 2007 Nov 1
70 citations
Biofilm surface area in the pediatric nasopharynx: Chronic rhinosinusitis vs obstructive sleep apnea.
James M. Coticchia, Giancarlo Zuliani, Crystal Coleman, Michael A. Carron, Jose Gurrola, Michael Haupert, Richard S. Berk> ;Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery. 2007 Feb 1
87 citations
Identification of adenoid biofilms in chronic rhinosinusitis.
Giancarlo Zuliani, Michael A. Carron, Jose Gurrola, Crystal Coleman, Michael Haupert, Richard S. Berk, James M. Coticchia> ;International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2006 Sep 1
1 citations
Pathologic Quiz Case: Persistent Localized Inguinal Adenopathy in a Man
Yelena Kalugina, Curtis R. Hall, Richard S. Berk, Charles D. Sturgis> ;Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. 2003 Aug 1
24 citations
Bacterial proteases and adherence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to mouse cornea
Suresh K. Gupta, S. Masinick, Jeffery A. Hobden, Richard S. Berk, Linda D. Hazlett> ;Experimental Eye Research. 1996 Jun 1
12 citations
Anti-receptor antibodies inhibit Pseudomonas aeruginosa binding to the cornea and prevent corneal perforation
Jeffery A. Hobden, Suresh K. Gupta, S. Masinick, Xuan Wu, Karen A. Kernacki, Richard S. Berk, Linda D. Hazlett> ;Immunology and Cell Biology. 1996 Jun 1
7 citations
Proteinase K decreases Pseudomonas aeruginosa adhesion to wounded cornea.
Linda D. Hazlett, S. Masinick, Richard S. Berk, Zhili Zheng> ;Experimental Eye Research. 1992 Oct 1
16 citations
Systemic and topical protection studies using Pseudomonas aeruginosa flagella in an ocular model of infection.
Xiaowen L. Rudner, Linda D. Hazlett, Richard S. Berk> ;Current Eye Research. 1992 Aug 1
38 citations
Distribution and Kinetics of the Inflammatory Cell Response to Ocular Challenge with Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Susceptible versus Resistant Mice
Linda D. Hazlett, M. Zucker, Richard S. Berk> ;Ophthalmic Research. 1992 Jan 1
42 citations
Analysis of adhesion, piliation, protease production and ocular infectivity of several P. aeruginosa strains.
Linda D. Hazlett, M. M. Moon, Aruna K. Singh, Richard S. Berk, Xiaowen L. Rudner> ;Current Eye Research. 1991 Apr 1
21 citations
Aging alters the phagocytic capability of inflammatory cells induced into cornea.
Linda D. Hazlett, Felissa Burns Kreindler, Richard S. Berk, Ronald P. Barrett> ;Current Eye Research. 1990 Feb 1
9 citations
An atypical presentation of the Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome.
Michael McCormick, Jorge delCastillo, Richard S. Berk> ;The Journal of Emergency Medicine. 1990 Jan 1
17 citations
Paternal Alcohol Consumption: Effects on Ocular Response and Serum Antibody Response to Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection in Offspring
Richard S. Berk, Ilene Nowicki Montgomery, Linda D. Hazlett, Ernest L. Abel> ;Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research. 1989 Dec 1
17 citations
Maternal and Paternal Alcohol Consumption Increase Offspring Susceptibility to Pseudomonas aeruginosa Ocular Infection
Linda D. Hazlett, Ronald P. Barrett, Richard S. Berk, Ernest L. Abel> ;Ophthalmic Research. 1989 Jan 1
17 citations
Genetic studies on resistant and susceptibility genes controlling the mouse cornea to infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Richard S. Berk, Linda D. Hazlett, Kirk W. Beisel> ;Antibiotics and Chemotherapy. 1987 Jan 1
26 citations
Age alters ADPase positive dendritic (Langerhans) cell response to P. aeruginosa ocular challenge
Linda D. Hazlett, M. M. Moon, Sahar Dawisha, Richard S. Berk> ;Current Eye Research. 1986 May 1
11 citations
Pseudomonas aeruginosa induced ocular infection. A histological comparison of two bacterial strains of different virulence.
Linda D. Hazlett, R. Zelt, C. Cramer, Richard S. Berk> ;Ophthalmic Research. 1985 Jan 1
11 citations
Further studies on the genetic control of murine corneal response to Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Richard S. Berk, Linda D. Hazlett> ;Reviews of Infectious Diseases. 1983 Nov 1
3 citations
Experimental Pseudomonas exotoxin A mediated ocular damage in mouse pups: microscopic observations.
L D Hazlett, Barbara H. Iglewski, Richard S. Berk> ;Ophthalmic Research. 1982 Jan 1
12 citations
Experimental pulmonary infection of mice by tracheal intubation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa: the use of antineoplastic agents to overcome natural resistance.
Lawrence B. Schook, Richard S. Berk> ;Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 1977 Jun 1
6 citations
Experimental studies on mice challenged subcutaneously with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Gaydos Jm, Richard S. Berk> ;Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine. Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine. 1975 Aug 1
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Journal Articles

radiation
current problems in cancer

Professional Memberships

American Society of Clinical Oncology - ASCO
Member
American College of Surgeons - ACS
Member