GarySterlingBergerMDMSPH

Preventive Medicine • Chapel Hill, NC

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine

Medical Director - Medical Day Spa of Chapel Hill

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Office
301 Kildaire Road #100
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone+1 919-904-7111

Fax+1 919-869-2449

Summary

After 35 years performing reproductive microsurgery, I am now Medical Director and Laser Safety Officer at Medical Day Spa of Chapel Hill. I am certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine, the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the American College of Epidemiology.

Education & Training

University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1973 - 1976
University of North Carolina School of Public HealthM.S.P.H., 1976
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1970 - 1971
Duke University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1969 - 1970
University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 1969
Harvard UniversityAB, Cum Laude, 1965

Certifications & Licensure

NC State Medical License 1973 - 2025
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Preventive Medicine Public Health

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Life Fellow American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2013
Fellow American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 1990
Junior Fellow American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 1974
Certified American College of Epidemiology
Fellow American College of Preventive Medicine
Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Fallopian tube anatomy predicts pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes after tubal reversal surgery.
Rafael S de Souza, Gary S Berger
Statistical Methods in Medical Research. 2021-08-01
14 citations
Effectiveness of bilateral tubotubal anastomosis in a large outpatient population
Gary S. Berger, John M. Thorp, Mark A. Weaver
Human Reproduction. 2016-05-01
8 citations
Pregnancy success after hysteroscopic sterilization reversal.
Charles W. Monteith, Gary S. Berger, Matthew L. Zerden
Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2014-12-01

Journal Articles

Outpatient Pelvic Laparotomy
G.S. Berger, J Reprod Med, 1/1/1994
How many women are affected by endometriosis?
G.S. Berger, Contemp Ob/Gyn, 1/1/1993
A review of: Not Yet Pregnant by Arthur L Greil
G.S. Berger, JAMA, 10/1/1992
Effectiveness of intratubal insemination
G.S. Berger, Human Sexuality, 1/10/1988
Intratubal Artificial Insemination
G.S. Berger, Infertility, 1/1/1988
Intratubal Insemination
G.S. Berger, Fertil. & Steril, 1/1/1987
The possible role of Trichmonas vaginalis as a “vector” for the spread of other pathogens
L.G. Keith, J. Frieberg, N. Fullan, R. Bailey, G.S. Berger, Int. J. Fertil, 1/1/1986
The Fitz-Hugh Curtis Syndrome revisited: Changing perspectives after half a century
J.A. Lopez-Zeno, L.G. Keith and G.S. Berger, Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 8/1/1985
Surface changes in intrauterine contraceptive devices after variable use
L.G. Keith, R. Bailey and G.S. Berger, American Journal of Ob/Gyn, 5/1/1985
Concluding remarks Sexually transmitted diseases: A symposium
G.S. Berger, L.G. Keith, Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 3/1/1985
Common infections of the genito- urinary tract
L.G. Keith, G.S. Berger, The Medical Explainer, 1/1/1985
On the causation of pelvic inflammatory disease
L. Keith, G.S. Berger, D.A. Edelman, W. Newton, N. Fullan, R. Bailey, and J. Friberg, American Journal of Ob/Gyn, 5/15/1984
Intrauterine devices and pelvic inflammatory disease
D.A. Edelman, L. Keith and G.S. Berger, JAMA, 3/1/1984
Clinical experience with the prevention of Rh-isoimmunizations: A historical comparative analysis
L. Keith, R. Danis, and G.S. Berger, American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, 1/1/1984
The use of IUDs and their relationship to pelvic inflammatory disease: A review of epidemiologic and clinical studies
D.A. Edelman, G.S. Berger, and L.G. Keith, Current Problems in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 11/1/1982
Clinician’s guide to using IUDs—safely
L.G. Keith, G.S. Berger and D.A. Edelman, Contemporary Ob/Gyn, 4/1/1982
Perspective on vaginal contraception: A method for the 1980’s
L.G. Keith, G.S. Berger, and M.A. Jackson, Contemporary Ob-Gyn, 1/1/1982
Screening for breast cancer
G.S. Berger and L.G. Keith, Medical Times, 1/1/1982
La contraception vaginale (1)
L. Keith, G.S. Berger, and M. Jackson, Contraception-Fertilite-Sexualite, 4/1/1981
Syphilis
G.R. Thurnau, L. Keith, and G.S. Berger, The Female Patient, 4/1/1981
Breast disease: The interdisciplinary dilemma
Keith and G.S. Berger, Contemporary Surgery, 4/1/1981
Contraceptive practice and tubo-ovarian abscess
D.A. Edelman and G.S. Berger, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 11/1/1980
End of the reproductive years: Early middle age
G.S. Berger, N.F. Gant, W.N. Spellacy, and R.A Chez, Dialogues in Contraception, 6/1/1980
“Alternative” controls in a case-control study of endometrial cancer and exogenous estrogen
B.S. Hulka, R.C. Grimson, B.G. Greenberg, D.G. Kaufman, W.C. Fowler, Jr., C.J.R. Hogue, G.S. Berger and C.C. Pulliam, American Journal of Epidemiology, 1/1/1980
Glucocorticoids and fetal maturation: Background and recommendations for their clinical use in obstetrics
G. Sher and G.S. Berger, Perinatalogy/Neonatology, 1/1/1980
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Books/Book Chapters

Einstein: The Man and His Mind
Gary S. Berger, MD and Michael DiRuggieroDamiani2022
Endometriosis: Advanced Management and Surgical Techniques
Editors: C. Nezhat, G.S. Berger, V.C. Buttram, and F. Nezhat.Springer-Verlag1995
Endometriosis: Advanced Management and Surgical Techniques
Editors: C. Nezhat, G.S. Berger, V.C. Buttram, and F. Nezhat.Springer-Verlag1995
The Couple’s Guide to Fertility, Revised Edition
G.S. Berger, M. Goldstein, and M. FuerstDoubleday and Co.1995
The Couple’s Guide to Fertility, Revised Edition
G.S. Berger, M. Goldstein, and M. FuerstDoubleday and Co.1995
Endometriosis: Advanced Management and Surgical Techniques
C. Nezhat, G.S. Berger, V.C. Buttram, and F. NezhatSpringer-Verlag1995
The Couple’s Guide to Fertility
G.S. Berger, M. Goldstein, and M. FuerstDoubleday and Co.1995
The Couple’s Guide to Fertility, Revised Edition
G.S. Berger, M. Goldstein, and M. FuerstDoubleday and Co.1995
Endometriosis: Advanced Management and Surgical Techniques
Editors: C. Nezhat, G.S. Berger, V.C. Buttram, and F. Nezhat.Springer-Verlag1995
Endometriosis: Advanced Management and Surgical Techniques
Chapter: Modern Surgical Management of Endometriosis: Experience Treacherous, Judgment Difficult.
G.S. Berger, C. NezhatEditors: C. Nezhat, V.C. Buttram, G.S. Berger, F. Nezhat.Springer Verlag1995
Oral Contraceptives as an Over-the-Counter Medication
Page 183 - 186E. Halperin, J. Piscitelli, W. Bowes, W. Nebel, M. Mintzer, G. BergerEditors: Edward C. Halperin, Deputy Editor.NCMJ1994
Oral Contraceptives as an Over-the-Counter Medication
Page 183 - 186E. Halperin, J. Piscitelli, W. Bowes, W. Nebel, M. Mintzer, G. BergerEditors: Edward C. Halperin, Deputy Editor.NCMJ1994
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
Editors: G.S. Berger, L.V. Westrom.Raven Press1992
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
Editors: G.S. Berger, L.V. Westrom.Raven Press1992
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
G.S. Berger, L.V. WestromRaven Press1992
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
Editors: G.S. Berger, L.V. Westrom.Raven Press1992
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Chapter: Chapter 1: Definition of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
Page 1 - 7G.S. Berger, L.V. Westrom, P. Wolner-HanssenEditors: Gary S. Berger, Lars V. Westrom.Raven Press, New York1992
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Chapter: Chapter 8: Consequences of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
Page 101 - 114L.V. Westrom, G.S. BergerEditors: Gary S. Berger, Lars V. Westrom.Raven Press, New York1992
The Couple’s Guide to Fertility.
G.S. Berger, M. Goldstein, and M. FuerstDoubleday and Co.1989
The Couple’s Guide to Fertility.
G.S. Berger, M. Goldstein, and M. FuerstDoubleday and Co.1989
The Couple’s Guide to Fertility.
G.S. Berger, M. Goldstein, and M. FuerstDoubleday and Co.1989
The Couple’s Guide to Fertility
G.S. Berger, M. Goldstein, and M. FuerstDoubleday and Co.1989
Infections in Reproductive Health: Uncommon Infections and Special Topics. Vol. II
Editors: L.G. Keith, G.S. Berger and D.A. Edelman.MTP Press, Ltd.1986
Current Problems in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Fertility.
Chapter: New concepts on the causation of pelvic inflammatory disease.
L.G. Keith, G.S. Berger, J. Lopez-ZenoEditors: J.M. Leventhal, J.J. Hoffman, L.G. Keith, C.J. Levinson, P.J. Taylor.Year Book Medical Publishers1986
Infections in Reproductive Health: Uncommon Infections and Special Topics
L.G. Keith, G.S. Berger and D.A. EdelmanMTP Press, Ltd.1986
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Abstracts/Posters

Intratubal Insemination. Abstract.
G.S. Berger, American Fertility Society Conjoint Annual Meeting, 9/1/1986

Other

The Northwestern University multihospital twin study. I. A description of 588 twin pregnancies and associated pregnancy loss, 1971 to 1975.
L. Keith, R. Ellis, G.S. Berger, and R. Depp with the technical assistance of W. Filstead R. Hatcher, and D.M. Keith

Committees

Member, Advisory Group Department of Physics and Astronomy University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2016 - Present

Professional Memberships

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Life Member
American College of Preventive Medicine - ACPM
Fellow
American Society of Reproductive Medicine - ASRM
Life Member
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Life Fellow

External Links

Medical Day Spa of Chapel Hillhttps://www.chapelhilldayspa.com
About Dr. Bergerhttps://www.chapelhilldayspa.com/gary-s-berger-md-medical-director/