About Me

Services and treatments

Credentials

Board Certifications

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery

Medical School

UNMC College of Medicine, 2011

Internship

University Of Washington School Of Medicine, 2012

Residency

General Surgery, Christiana Health Care System, 2016

Fellowship

Thoracic Surgery, UNMC College of Medicine, 2018

Locations

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Nebraska Medical Center
505 S 45th St. Omaha NE 68105 Get directions
Blood draws, Arm draw: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.Port draw: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (Appointments are required for port draws.) 
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Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Bellevue Health Center
2510 Bellevue Medical Center Drive, Suite 250 Bellevue, NE 68123 Get directions
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
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Insurance and Coverage

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Licensed to practice medicine in: Iowa; Nebraska

This provider has met the requirements to practice medicine in these states. To schedule a telehealth visit with this provider, you must be physically located within one of these states.

Ratings

  • Sep 24, 2026

    Dr. Berkheim and his staff were professional, caring, explained things well, answered all my questions and made me much more comfortable about my current problem.

  • Sep 21, 2026

    Excellent doctor & staff.

  • Aug 22, 2026

    Both Dr. Corbin and Dr. Berkheim listened well, took my issues seriously, and were respectful.

  • Mar 24, 2026

    Dr. Berkheim and his staff are very good listeners, explain everything very well.

  • Feb 15, 2026

    Kecia is always very thorough and explains things in a way we can easily understand. Dr. Berkheim Is amazing. We are very comfortable with them both and feel able to ask any question or share concerns.

  • Oct 29, 2025

    Dr. David Berkheim is a brilliant doctor and surgeon. He is patient, compassionate and efficient. When he talks to you, he is very calming and reassuring. We would highly recommend Dr. David Berkheim.

  • Oct 20, 2025

    Dr. Berkheim is an excellent surgeon and saved my life. He has very good mannerisms and cares deeply about his patients.

  • May 18, 2025

    They'd ask if I've seen the pet scan and I told them no I hadn't and he showed me that one and explained everything very very well

  • Feb 28, 2025

    Very good relationship all around..very impressed

  • Feb 18, 2025

    I would recommend Dr. Berkheim to anyone needed a thoracic surgeon. I am extremely impressed with his skills before, during and after my surgery

  • Dec 10, 2024

    Complete trust in care I have received in past and future.

  • Dec 08, 2024

    I would always recommend Dr.Berkheim

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