Dr. Charles A. Berko, MD, MPH, FACP
Internist
112 N 7TH ST CHAMBERSBURG PA, 17201About
Charles Berko, MD, MPH, FACP, is a board-certified internist currently working as a hospitalist with Omninoct Medics, LLC. He provides hospital medicine services to medical facilities in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States by admitting and managing patients for both the hospitalist service and the private attending staff. Dr. Berko is also the Founder and Director of The Berko Foundation, a charity dedicated to giving every deserving child the opportunity to receive the education they desire, while also educating the public about breast cancer. Prior to his current endeavors, he worked with the University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute and Apogee Physicians. Moreover, Dr. Berko is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He feels that his success is attributable primarily to his perseverance.
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University of Ghana Medical School medical degree 0
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health Master of Public Health degree 0
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American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
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Get to know Internist Dr. Charles Berko, who serves patients in Baltimore, Maryland.
An experienced internist, Dr. Berko is affiliated with Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital delivers primary care and specialty care for your everyday health needs. Their care teams listen to quickly understand patients’ health needs and deliver care that’s right for them and their families. It is a destination for specialty care – including weight loss surgery, orthopedic care, cancer care, OB-GYN and maternity services, and heart care. They offer a wide range of minimally invasive procedures, imaging, lab tests and rehabilitation services, all on one campus.
A native of Ghana, Dr. Berko earned his Bachelor of Science degree and his medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School. After relocating to the United States, he completed his residency at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital. He also holds a Master of Public Health degree from the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health.
With over 15 years of experience in the field, he is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
In his professional experience, Dr. Berko is the Founder and Director of The Berko Foundation, and can be found on staff at Chambersburg Hospital, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, St. Agnes Hospital, and the University of Maryland Rehab & Orthopaedic Institute.
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
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