Active in research and education, Dr. Michael Bercik has published several peer-reviewed journal articles as well as book chapters. He specializes in some of the most advanced techniques for treating both acute fractures and post-traumatic complications such as non-unions, malunions, infections, and arthritis.
Active in research and education, Dr. Michael Bercik has published several peer-reviewed journal articles as well as book chapters. He specializes in some of the most advanced techniques for treating both acute fractures and post-traumatic complications such as non-unions, malunions, infections, and arthritis.
Dr. Michael Bercik is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty training in both Shoulder & Elbow surgery as well as Orthopaedic Traumatology.
After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Georgetown University, Dr. Bercik received his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. There he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Society. Dr. Bercik completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, PA. While there, he was awarded the Mark D. Chilton award for outstanding patient care, as well as the annual Orthopaedic In-training Examination award for achieving the highest score in the residency. He then returned to New Jersey to complete a fellowship in Trauma and Reconstructive surgery at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, where he learned the most advanced techniques for treating both acute fractures and post-traumatic complications such as non-unions, malunions, infections, and arthritis.
After completing his trauma fellowship, Dr. Bercik completed two international fellowships with a focus on ailments of the shoulder and elbow. At the renowned Centre Orthopédique Santy in France, Dr. Bercik learned under Dr. Gilles Walch, considered by many to be one of the best and most influential shoulder surgeons in the world. He then continued to Melbourne, Australia where he continued his training with Professor Simon Bell at the Melbourne Shoulder and Elbow Centre and Monash University. These fellowships provided Dr. Bercik with a broad experience that enables him to approach any ailment of the shoulder and elbow with a multitude of options.
Active in research and education, Dr. Bercik has published several peer-reviewed journal articles as well as book chapters. A native of northern New Jersey and the son of an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Bercik currently resides in Lancaster with his wife, son, and their dog. In his spare time, he enjoys jogging, spending time with his family and friends, and passionately rooting for the New York Giants.
Dr. Bercik also specializes in orthopedic trauma and fracture care.
SPECIALTIES
Elbow Conditions
General Conditions
Shoulder Conditions
LOCATIONS
Ephrata Health Pavilion
Granite Run
Mount Joy
SURGICAL PRIVILEGES
Lancaster General Hospital
UPMC Pinnacle Lititz
WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital
Although every attempt ito be safe is standard practice, the potential for injuries remains a remote possibility. Doctor Bercik's displayed professionalism, demeanor, knowledge, and care are beyond remarkable. As a patient, I am genuinely grateful and appreciative for Doctor Bercik's exceptional service, as he has further fortified my belief in healthcare excellence. Thank you Doctor Bercik, for this benchmark of care that you provide. Sincerely, David F. Johnson.
Very good and very well done
He is very good at what he does...I have had my left shoulder done...and with therapy.....I forget I even got a shoulder replacement...So now it is time to get my other shoulder Done ... I know I am in good hands..with Doctor Bercik...
He is personable and thorough on sharing information and answering questions clearly.
He did my right shoulder and now we are working towards the left. He is fabulous, easy to talk to and he explains everything. He is the best shoulder doctor, I highly recommend him.
Knowledgeable, encouraging, helpful.
Very helpful and a good doctor.
Fantastic bedside manner. Very professional!
He was very pleasant and explained everything so I could understand.
I forgot to tell him I liked his hair cut.