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, and Freehold (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.
