Martin Russel Berk, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Martin Russel Berk, MD
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Ste 400 Bldg 4
Dallas, TX 75231-3879
About Me
Specialties
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Dallas
Texas Health Rockwall
Gender
M
Languages
English
Education
University of Kentucky Medical Center - Fellowship - 1989
University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences - Graduate School - 1986
Johannesburg General Hospital - Residency - 1984
Johannesburg General Hospital - Internship - 1978
University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences - Medical Education - 1977
Bio
Dr. Martin Berk is a native of South Africa who immigrated to the United States in 1986. He graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand Medical School in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1977. He received his training in Internal Medicine and Cardiology in South Africa under Dr. John Barlow in 1983. In 1986, Dr. Berk then moved to Lexington, Kentucky and completed a cardiology fellowship at the University of Kentucky in Lexington under Dr. Anthony Demaria. In Kentucky, Dr. Berk was director of the heart failure program and participated in starting a heart transplant program. In addition, for the next 5 1/2 years he remained in Lexington on faculty and was part of the NHLBI balloon valvuloplasty program.
In 1992, Dr. Berk moved to Dallas, Texas to join Texas Health Heart and Vascular Specialists. He also established the Cardiovascular Research Institute of Dallas, which he still directs today. In addition, he has completed and participated as a principal investigator in multiple cardiology clinical trials. During this time, he has been head of the echocardiography program and director of the heart failure program at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. Currently, Dr. Berk is chairman of the IRB at Texas Healthcare Resources. Including all Presbyterian Hospitals and Harris Methodist hospitals in North Texas.
In addition, he is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, echocardiography, as well as advanced heart failure and transplantation. Dr. Berk has a busy general cardiology private practice and is part of many cardiology trials dealing with heart failure, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and coronary artery disease. He has participated in presenting over 60 publications at important cardiology congresses, is an author on 34 manuscripts, and has been a principal investigator in over 100 cardiology trials. As the director of the Cardiovascular Research Institute of Dallas, affiliated with his private practice, CIVA, he has been and is the principal investigator on many important research studies. These studies, such as Merit, PRAISE, PROMISE, LIFE, as well as studies with Dofetilide (Tikosyn) and Sotalol, to name a few, have fundamentally changed the treatment of heart disease over the past 15 years.
In conclusion, Dr. Berk remains a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, the American College of chest physicians, and the American Society of echocardiography. He still continues his teaching and lectures extensively on heart failure, anticoagulation, and newer cholesterol lowering drugs.
Texas Monthly Super Doctor 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
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4.7 out of 5 (149 Ratings, 27 Comments)
Jan 2026I don't know how he does it, with his schedule seemingly so packed, but he answers my questions with kindness and patienceJan 2026Dr Berk is an excellent cardiologist and you are lucky to have him in your groupJan 2026Dr Berk is great and answers all of my questions in a way that I can understand. He addressed all of my concerns during my visit. Dr Berk is also a very nice person and was recommended to me by good friends and I will recommend him to all of my friends!Jan 2026The nurse […] was very nice and addressed all of my concerns. She has a very nice way about her that helped me be more relaxed. I sure do appreciate that! […] who did my EKG and blood pressure was also a very nice person and answered any questions that I had. I was very impressed with all of the staff including the people up front who checked me in and the nice lady who checked me out. Thank you for having such capable and friendly employee team members. It makes such a great impression!Jan 2026The ENTIRE experience in the office, from location to facility quality to professionalism of every staff member to efficiency was truly second to none. Well done team!Jan 2026Doctor , I felt was abrupt.Dec 2025I was pleased with my Dr visit, very productive.Dec 2025Staff was very friendly, worked wellDec 2025Very thorough explanation, listened to concerns, gave great adviceDec 2025Very, very up dated informationDec 2025Very good, I liked Dr Berk very informativeDec 2025All good! No, all GREAT!Dec 2025Dr Berk is a world expert!Dec 2025Very caring and professional careDec 2025Very prompt and efficient processsDec 2025The staff worked very well yogetherDec 2025The experience was goodThe Dr.was great at explaining the medicine he was going to start me onSTDec 2025Fantastic experience from start to finish. [...]Dec 2025Excellent experience and I will let me friends know.Nov 2025Good experience will call you back on your appointment time to see your Doctor .Nov 2025Staff worked together when one finished check your blood pressure & other test she notify -another staff to come in .Nov 2025Dr Berk has been our cardiologist for almost 30 years & we love him. He & his staff are always happy, kind, informative & supportive. Dr Berk listens to all concerns & gives detailed options for our healthcare. We have recommended Dr Berk to friends & family.Oct 2025Good experience. Found him a little rushed for a first appointment.Oct 2025A good experience and provider gave me a lot of information .Oct 2025Always goodOct 2025Great service and great doctorsOct 2025The best Dr. Berk and his staff