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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4.8 out of 5 (166 Ratings, 42 Comments)
Aug 2025I have every confidence in Dr Berk. Dr Berk is very personable and articulate w/his explanations.Aug 2025I did not have any problems or concerns. This was a 6-month follow-up.Aug 2025Everyone goes out of the way to make sure everything you need and medicine are on track.Aug 2025I was very pleased that he question the number of medicines I was taking and was able to reduce a couple.Aug 2025Dr. Berk was easy to talk to and showed genuine concern. He went over the options and answered all my questions. I would definitely recommend him.Aug 2025All the staff had smiles on their faces and seemed to work very well together.Aug 2025Staff was excellent.Aug 2025Dr. Berk, Always, Always reviews by Health Status, Makes Recommendations to Try to better my Health and for sure follows up on the VisitAug 2025Dr. Berk is the bestAug 2025Staff friendly and efficientAug 2025All was good.Aug 2025Dr Berk is an excellent physician with complete concern for my wellbeing!Jul 2025VERY"PROFESSIONAL A 1 SERVICESJul 2025GREATJul 2025Dr. Berk is an excellent physician.Jul 2025The staff provided clear concise answers to my questions.Jul 2025Very knowledgeableJul 2025The Dr. Is the best I have a long history with him and have complete satisfaction with my relationshipJul 2025Dr Berk is GREAT! Very open discussions!Jun 2025A great team - I've been going to this practice for the past 20 yearsJun 2025Patient-Dr discussion was well received, and I like that.Jun 2025I have total confidence in this provider's medical knowledge and technical skill. [...]Jun 2025I love Dr. Berk. [...] I appreciate is care.Jun 2025Always very attentiveJun 2025Dr. Berk understands my problems very well and is good with suggestions as well as direct treatment.Jun 2025The staff is always caring, considerate and professional.Jun 2025Great experience. Thanks for working with me to get me healthy.Jun 2025They don't make doctors like Dr Martin Berk any more! We love the Berkster! Thank you for all your care.Jun 2025GreatJun 2025Very professional and very kind in addressing my concerns.Jun 2025The staff worked together in a positive and cheerful manner.Jun 2025Dr. Berk is outstanding.Jun 2025Best Dr he save my life many timeJun 2025The bestMay 2025They was so helpful to everyone that came in the clinic.May 2025Very helpfulMay 2025Dr. Berk always provides excellent explanations of medical tests and reasons for his treatment plan, prescriptions, etc. I appreciate how he listens to me and shows respect for my concerns and opinions. I have been his patient 25 years.May 2025Dr. Berk is through, yet rushed. A lot of information to try to absorbMay 2025Dr. Berk was very professional and caring. Thank you Sir.May 2025Very professional and caring. Thank you Dr. Berk and staff. God bless each of you.May 2025Complete trust with Dr Berk and staff.May 2025Very timely and informative