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David Berger, MD

David Berger, MD, Pathologist at CHKD

Specialty:

Education

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine

Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine

Certification

American Board of Pathology-Anatom/Clin

Pathology-Pediatric

Bio

Dr. David Berger grew up in Mission, Texas, a few miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. Dr. Berger comes from a family of healthcare professionals — his mom and three siblings are nurses, and his dad is a clinical psychologist. He has always considered medicine one of the noblest of professions.

Dr. Berger’s two greatest professional passions are improving quality in the clinical laboratory and understanding the biology of pediatric cancer. Dr. Berger knew he wanted to be a part of CHKD’s team of pathologists and clinical laboratory professionals as soon as he met them.

In his spare time, Dr. Berger enjoys reading, volunteering for cat and dog rescues, and spending time at home with his wife and their seven pets.

Additional Information

Clinical Interests

  • Pediatric anatomic and clinical pathology
  • Quality improvement

Publications

Gondwe Y, Evans A, Matatiyo A, Mapurisa GN, Kampani C, Chimzimu F, Krysiak R, El-Mallawany NK, Gastier-Foster JM, Hicks J, Berger D, Ozuah NW, McAtee CL, Mzikamanda R, Huibers MWH, Mpasa A, Wachepa S, Martin S, Wasswa P, Mulenga M, Khan S, Gopal S, Tomoka T, Fedoriw Y, and Westmoreland KD. Pediatric Malignant Tumors in Malawi: A Diagnostic Report from the Kamuzu Central Hospital Pathology Laboratory, 2011-2020. Pediatric Blood & Cancer (In Press).

Ruan W, Berger DM, Kellermayer R. Asymptomatic Anisakiasis in a Patient with Crohn's Disease [published online ahead of print, 2020 Mar 2]. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2020;10.1097/MPG.0000000000002696. doi:10.1097/MPG.0000000000002696.

Karempelis PS, Berger DM, Roby BB. Anterior Nasal Cavity Mass in a Neonate. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. Published online December 6, 2018. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2018.3123.

Bauman BD, Moertel CL, Zheng E, Louiselle A, Berdan E, Berger D, and Segura B. An Unusual Pelvic Mass in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report and Review of the Pathology. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2017 May;39(4):306-308.

Soundar E, Berger DM, Marcogliese A, and Srivaths L. Secondary Bone Marrow Fibrosis in Children and Young Adults: An Institutional Experience. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2016 Mar;38(2):97-101.

Shi X, Nasseri F, Berger DM, and Nachiappan AC. Large Multilocular Thymic Cyst: A Rare Finding in an HIV Positive Adult Female. J Clin Imaging Sci. 2012;255.

Professional Memberships

  • Member, Association of Clinical Scientists (2024 - pres.)
  • Member, Society for Pediatric Pathology (2015 - pres.)
  • Member, College of American Pathologists (2011 - pres.)
  • Member, American Society for Clinical Pathology (2011 - pres.)