Dr. Gary L. Berg, DO

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Get to know Pulmonologist Dr. Gary L. Berg, who serves patients in Madison Heights, Michigan.

A skilled pulmonologist, Dr. Berg practices at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Madison Heights Campus in Michigan. 

Priding himself on individualized attention to each patient, his practice is limited to pulmonary medicine, pulmonary allergic disorders, and sleep disorders. 

Graduating with the class of 1983, Dr. Berg earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then went on to perform his internship and residency at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital.

With specialized knowledge and skill in his field, he is board-certified in pulmonary disease and internal medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM). The AOBIM is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease in adults (internists).

Licensed to practice medicine in Michigan, Dr. Berg is affiliated with Ascension River District Hospital, Ascension St. John Hospital, and Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Warren Campus.

On a professional level, he is an active member of the American Osteopathic Association, which represents more than 178,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students, promotes public health, and serves as the primary certifying body for DOs.

Pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. A pulmonologist is an internal medicine physician who specializes in conditions and diseases that affect the lungs and the respiratory system.

With over four decades of experience, Dr. Berg is the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award (2017).

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