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Department Center for Endocrine Surgery
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English, Turkish
Surgeon Yes
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.6568
Desk:
216.445.0555
Fax:
216.636.0662

Additional Locations

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Adrenal Surgery
  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Cancer Center
  • Endocrine Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
  • Laparoscopic Liver Resection
  • Laparoscopic Liver Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation of Liver Tumors
  • Laparoscopic Solid Organ Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Splenectomy
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Thermal Ablation of Liver Tumors
  • Laparoscopic Treatment of Liver Cysts
  • Laparoscopy
  • Liver Resection
  • Liver Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Paraganglioma Surgery
  • Parathyroid Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery for Adrenal
  • Robotic Surgery for Liver
  • Robotic Surgery for Parathyroid
  • Robotic Surgery for Thyroid
  • Thyroid Aspiration
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Thyroid Ultrasound
  • Thyroid Ultrasound and Biopsy
  • Thyroidectomy
View all 29 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Adenoma of the Liver
  • Adrenal Cancer
  • Adrenal Disorders
  • Adrenal Hyperplasia
  • Adrenal Insufficiency
  • Adrenal Mass
  • Adrenal Tumors
  • Adrenocortical Carcinoma
  • Calcium Disorders
  • Carcinoid Syndrome
  • Conn's Syndrome
  • Cushing's Syndrome
  • Endocrine Disorders
  • Familial Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)
  • Goiter
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Hyperaldosteronism
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Hypoparathyroidism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Liver Cancer
  • Liver Cyst
  • Liver Mass
  • Liver Tumors
  • Metastatic Tumors of the Liver
  • Neuroendocrine Carcinoma
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors
  • Paraganglioma
  • Parathyroid Cancer
  • Parathyroid Disease
  • Pediatric Rare Cancer and Blood Disease Program
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Primary Hyperaldosteronism
  • Rare Cancer and Blood Disease Program
  • Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
  • Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Thyroid Lesion
  • Thyroid Masses
  • Thyroid Nodule
  • Thyroid Tumor
  • Uveal Melanoma
  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
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Biography

About Eren Berber, MD

Dr. Eren Berber graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty in 1994. He finished a general surgery residency at Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty in 1999. He then continued his career in the US by completing a general surgery residency and a laparoscopic surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic and University of California San Francisco. He has been staff at the Department of General Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio since 2005. His areas of interest include laparoscopic and robotic liver surgery, laparoscopic liver tumor ablation, robotic surgery, conventional and minimally invasive endocrine surgery (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal and pancreas), robotic thyroidectomy, robotic adrenalectomy and surgical ultrasound. He is a Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and currently is the director of Robotic Endocrine Surgery, Neuroendocrine / Adrenal Tumor Center, Surgical Liver Tumor Ablation Program and co-director of Multidisciplinary Liver Tumor Clinic. He has authored 250 peer-reviewed papers and 20 book chapters. He is the director of Cleveland Clinic Annual Laparoscopic and Robotic Solid Organ course.  He serves on the editorial boards of Journal of Surgical Oncology, Gland Surgery, Videoendocrinology, and International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery. He is an active member of numerous surgical societies, and serves on multiple committees.  He is the past president for Clinical Robotic Surgery Association.
Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2005

Education & Fellowships

Graduate School - Weatherhead School of Management Case Western University Masters in Business Administration
Masters in Healthcare Business Administration
Cleveland, OH
2020

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
General Surgery
Cleveland, OH
2005

Fellowship - University of California San Francisco Medical Center
Laparoscopic Surgery
San Francisco, CA
1999

Residency - Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical School
General Surgery
Capa, Istanbul, OH Turkey
1998

Medical Education - Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical School
Capa, Istanbul,
1994

Additional Training

  • Masters in Business Administration. Case Western Weatherhead School of Management April 2020

Professional Highlights

  • Director of Robotic Endocrine Surgery
  • Director, Neuroendocrine / Adrenal Tumor Center, 
  • Director, Surgical Liver Tumor Ablation Program 
  • Co-director of Multidisciplinary Liver Tumor Clinic

Certifications

  • Surgery - General Surgery

Specialty Interests

adrenal disease, Adrenal disorders, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Calcium Disorders, endocrine hypertension, endocrine surgery - thyroid and parathyroid diseases and surgery, endocrine surgery (thyroid and parathyroid), general and laparoscopic surgery, General Surgery, laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation of liver tumors, Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy, laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation of liver tumors, Laparoscopic Solid Organ Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Thermal Ablation Of Liver Tumors, pancreatic endocrine tumors., Minimally Invasive Surgery, multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes, parathyroid and calcium disorders, thyroid, Thyroid Cancer, thyroid cancers, Thyroid cancers and Flushing Syndromes, Thyroid Disease, thyroid disorders, thyroid nodules, robotic thyroidectomy, robotic surgery, robotic adrenalectomy. laparoscopic liver resection, image-guided surgery

Innovations & Patents

  • Started the Laparoscopic Liver Resection Program with Dr. John Fung, 2006
  • Started the robotic endocrine surgery program in 2008
  • Did one of the first robotic thyroidectomies and parathyroidectomies in the US
  • Did the first robotic posterior adrenalectomy in the world
  • Did the first robotic central neck dissection for thyroid cancer in the US
  • Did the first robotic liver resection at the Cleveland Clinic
  • Did the first fully laparoscopic hemihepatectomy at the Cleveland Clinic
  • Used a novel high-power ablation generator to treat large liver tumors for the first time in the world in October 2020.

Memberships

  • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons- Member of tFundomentals of Surgical Energy Committees
  • American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
  • American College of Surgeons
  • American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association- Member of the Ultrasound Committee
  • Central Surgical Society
  • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons-Member of Education Committee
  • American Thyroid Association
  • Clinical Robotics Surgical Association-Treasurer, Committee Chair, Education. 
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 10/29/2024, Dr. Berber has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Berber receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:

  • Fluoptics

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

144 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.7
Listens 4.6
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

14 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024

Dr. Berber is very thorough and I appreciate that!

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

Dr. Berber is an excellent doctor!

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2024

Please pass along my sincere thanks to Dr. Berber's team! The front desk staff were very friendly and polite every time I arrived and left their office. Jasmin, who took my vitals, before seeing the doctor on 9/4/24 was just a delight to meet; Toni, who helped me with navigating through all my appointments before my procedure, was very nice & sweet; Hannah, Dr. Berber's nurse, rocked from beginning to end! - I love my nurse!; Dr. Soto-Perez was so helpful in making me feel special as a patient - I had complete confidence in him helping Dr. Berber during the surgery; and most of all, Dr. Berber... He made me feel very important! I am blessed with this team of medical professionals! Thank you!!!

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2024

The staff was friendly and the Dr. Berber explained the reason for the operation and the details.

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

Unfortunately due to low bandwidth and generally poor internet access in MY area the televideo was not very good. Dr Berber immediately called me via telephone and we continued without video. Thank you Dr Berber.

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

I tell family and friends about how excellent & good the doctors and staff are at the Cleveland Clinic.

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2024

Dr. Berber needs a little help with bedside manner. I ALWAYS felt like he was in a rush. Amazing surgeon though.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2024

Dr berber is top notch

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Doctor and nurses were professional

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2024

Excellent care from all doctors & physicians.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

Very thorough Dr. Who gave all options, explained all plans.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

Dr. Berber and/or his staff are always very prompt at addressing any questions I have - a very positive experience overall.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2024

Dr Berber is a very kind and caring surgeon. I would highly recommend him.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024

Dr. Berber was an exceptional doctor!

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