Dr. Matthew Berlin, DO

Specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Pain Medicine

About Dr. Matthew Berlin, DO

Specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Pain Medicine

Matthew Berlin, DO is a board-certified interventional spine and pain physician who is specialized in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Pain Medicine.

Dr. Berlin trained as an interventional physiatrist, completing a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He then completed an interventional spine medicine fellowship with the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in Philadelphia, PA. He has had extensive training in interventional and non-interventional treatments for a variety of pain conditions, with a special focus on the back and neck. 

Dr. Berlin is dedicated to addressing the individual needs of each patient and providing them with the safest and most effective treatment plan possible. His training in interventional techniques includes fluoroscopically-guided spinal and non-spinal injections.

Dr. Berlin was born in New York and grew up predominantly in Cherry Hill, NJ. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD and his medical education at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Berlin enjoys traveling, weight-lifting, and spending time with his family. He is also an avid sneaker collector. 

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More About Dr. Matthew Berlin, DO

Training & Education

  • Fellowship: Interventional spine medicine fellowship with the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in Philadelphia, PA
  • Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA
  • Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD

Locations & Languages

  • Seeing Patients In: Manahawkin, Lacey, Wall, Toms River (NJ)
  • Languages: English

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northern Monmouth Regional Surgery Center

Clinical Interests

Dr. Berlin specializes in non-surgical spine care and interventional pain management focused on diagnosing and treating spine-related pain conditions.

  • Neck and back pain
  • Spine-related pain conditions
  • Non-operative spine care
  • Interventional spine treatment
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)-based care

Why Choose Dr. Matthew Berlin?

When back or neck pain begins to affect your daily life, choosing the right specialist matters. Dr. Matthew Berlin is a fellowship-trained interventional spine physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and non-surgical spine care.

He completed advanced fellowship training at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute and residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where he developed expertise in evaluating and treating spine-related pain conditions.

Dr. Berlin focuses on conservative, non-surgical treatment whenever possible. When appropriate, he uses targeted, image-guided epidural steroid injections to help reduce inflammation and improve function.

His approach is centered on careful evaluation, clear communication, and individualized treatment planning for each patient.


Conditions Treated

Dr. Berlin evaluates and treats a range of spine-related conditions, including:

  • Neck pain
  • Back pain
  • Herniated discs
  • Sciatica
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Nerve-related pain conditions

Services & Procedures

Dr. Berlin provides non-surgical and interventional spine care, including:

  • Epidural steroid injections
  • Non-operative spine care
  • Pain management evaluation and treatment

All treatment recommendations are individualized based on each patient’s condition and goals.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When should I see a spine specialist?

If pain persists for several weeks, worsens, or affects daily activities, evaluation is recommended.

What is an epidural steroid injection?

It is an injection used to help reduce inflammation around irritated spinal nerves to relieve pain.

Do I need surgery for spine pain?

Not always. Many patients improve with non-surgical treatments such as injections and therapy.

What happens at my first visit?

Dr. Berlin reviews your symptoms, medical history, and imaging to develop a treatment plan.

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