Dr. Berger is a renowned leader in cosmetic and anti-aging medicine, bringing over 25 years of diverse medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Ottawa and completed advanced training in Internal Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology at McGill University. Dr. Berger was board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine for two decades and is a diplomat of the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine.
Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Berger has developed expertise in clinical and medical management, pharmacology, nutraceuticals, emergency medicine, cosmetic surgery, cosmetic medicine, anti-aging, holistic, and regenerative medicine. Dr. Berger’s unique approach blends traditional Western medical training with integrative and preventative therapies, including Eastern Medicine. He is passionate about helping patients achieve both inner health and outer beauty, believing that a balance of anti-aging medicine and non-surgical cosmetic therapies is key to emotional, physical, and mental well-being. By combining the latest medical advancements with holistic care, Dr. Berger empowers his patients to look and feel their best, while also focusing on prevention and long-term wellness.
Another question came to me from Twitter a few days ago. This time, the lovely Candy from @ArtOfTheSpa asked me the following: “Hi Dr. Berger! I have terrible bulgy veins on the backs of my hands. Not sure what would be best course of action.” First of all, let me just say that this is… Continue reading In Focus: Hand Rejuvenation
A new buzz word is taking over the U.S. cosmetic surgery industry by storm. Moobs. Taken straight from the urban lingo, the term refers to: “A combination of the words “man” and “boobs.” This is what happens when fat gathers in a male’s chest area, and gives him the appearance of having breasts. Usually seen… Continue reading Hi Doctor, I’d Like To Schedule A Moob Job
The ideal candidate for liposuction isn’t overweight, but rather struggles with stubborn fat areas he/she just can’t get seem to get rid of. Perhaps you are a little overweight and considering lipo as a motivational starting point to jumpstart drastic changes in your lifestyle? Or, you are already motivated and have been doing the best… Continue reading What To Eat: Pre-Lipo
My last blog post talked about the role of fatty acids and inflammation in disease development. I just read a study performed by scientists in the Netherlands who used the supplements Resveratrol, vitamins C and E, green tea extract, Omega 3 fatty acids and tomato extract, all chosen for their evidence-based anti-inflammatoryproperties, to see if… Continue reading Study shows that an anti-inflammatory diet helps with inflammation and oxidative & metabolic stress in overweight men
Albert Einstein College of Medicine performed an experiment with young, healthy, weight-appropriate volunteers in hopes of identifying whether fatty acids in the bloodstream contribute to disease. It’s long been thought that inflammation in cells contributes to heart disease. In fact, a specific blood test, called a CRP, can measure the level of inflammation and is… Continue reading Fatty Acid Levels Contribute to Disease!
We all know that we need Vitamin D and that we can get it from the sun, as well as from fatty dish, fish liver oils and eggs, as well as in Vitamin D supplement form. Even so, nearly half the world’s population has low levels of vitamin D. What you might now know is… Continue reading Vitamin D and your Immune System
Anyone who’s suffered with scars as a reminder of teenage acne, chickenpox or measles, knows the embarrassment those scars and pock marks have upon them as adults. Facial pits are the pits but modern skin laser and filler treatments can help them disappear or, at the very least, fade. These kinds of scars can be… Continue reading Solutions for Acne and Chickenpox Scars
As we age, we may notice a blush on the cheeks that might extend into the jawline and onto the nose as well. While we’d like to imagine this is nothing more than a healthy glow, the truth is it might be rosacea. Persistent red blotchiness, dry skin or bumpy, rough skin–perhaps even bumps that… Continue reading Are you blushing or is that rosacea?
On February 11th, the NY Times reported on a National Institutes of Health study published in the New England Journal of Medicine that tracked nearly 5,000 American Indian children in Arizona for 24 years, showing that overweight children are “more than twice as likely to die early from natural causes, such as alcoholic liver disease,… Continue reading Obese children may be more likely to die prematurely.
The Italian Parliament, concerned that 36% of Italy’s teenaged girls are displeased with their appearance, has proposed a ban on cosmetic breast implants for girls 18 and younger. The hope is that, by making it illegal to obtain breast implants before the age of 18, even with parental consent, the emphasis on physical perfection may… Continue reading Pending Italian Breast Ban?
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