Leland Berkwits

Leland Berkwits, MD, is an Interventional Pain Management Specialist at Semmes Murphey Clinic since January 2025, focusing on the management of acute and chronic pain related to spine and joint conditions through minimally invasive procedures. With extensive experience in pain medicine, Dr. Berkwits served as a file review consultant from September 2021, utilizing evidence-based guidelines, and held various leadership roles including Medical Director of OrthoSouth from April 2022 to December 2024 and as an Interventional Pain Physician at Dynamic Pain & Wellness in June 2021. Previous positions include Interventional Pain Specialist at Comprehensive Pain Consultants and Specialist in Interventional Pain Management at Upstate Medical Rehabilitation, showcasing expertise in pain management strategies aimed at reducing opioid dependency. Dr. Berkwits completed a Doctorate in Medicine at Northwestern University and holds degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering.