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Jens U. Berli, M.D., M.B.A. (he/him)

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  • Associate Professor and Head of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine

Expertise

  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Special focus

  • Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Gender Affirming Surgery
  • Genital Cancer Reconstruction
  • Phalloplasty Procedures
  • Transgender Care

Locations and contact

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About me

Dr. Jens Berli is Associate Professor of Surgery and Head of the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Zurich, Switzerland. Following this, he undertook a part of residency in general surgery and ortho-trauma at Triemli City Hospital, Zurich. In 2010, before moving to the United States, he worked at Uummannaq Regional Hospital in rural Greenland. 

Subsequently, Dr. Berli completed his Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery residency at the renowned Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. During this period, he gained experience in gender-affirming surgery and phalloplasty for congenital malformations. Between 2014 and 2016, he further enriched his expertise as a traveling fellow at leading centers for transgender health across Europe and Asia. 

Since 2016, Dr. Berli has been a faculty member at Oregon Health & Science University. He predominantly focuses on phalloplasty and facial gender confirmation surgeries. Presently, he holds the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery. Additionally, since 2019, he has been entrusted with the responsibility of Residency Program Director. In the same year he started one of the first fellowships with focus on Gender Surgery. Beyond gender surgery he has a keen interest in neuroplastics and cranio-facial trauma.    

In terms of professional affiliations, Dr. Berli is a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. He has notably contributed to the surgical committee of the Standards of Care Version 8. He serves as an Associate Editor for "Transgender Health" and is a Contributing Editor for "Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery." Central to his research endeavors is the enhancement of the safety protocols for phalloplasty procedures, objective aesthetic outcomes, and patient-reported outcomes. 

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 2007, University of Zurich

  • Residency

    • General Surgery/Ortho-Trauma, Triemli Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland, 2007-2009
    • General Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, 2010-2012
    • Integrated Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital/University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland, 2012-2016

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2017
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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (139 Ratings, 47 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. I was originally scheduled with someone else but they were running late. I did have to wait a little bit but dr. Berli came and did the consult instead of making me wait way longer or making me reschedule, which I really appreciate. He was very thorough and answered all of my questions without feeling rushed. Overall I'm very pleased with how it went especially considering I flew in from out of town to make the consult

  2. Jens is professional, communicates directly, and stopped several times to ask if I had questions or any input. Very pleased with my consult and am hopeful of the results of my surgery.

  3. Everyone was very friendly and professional. I felt confident in the information I was given.

  4. The doctor was very polite and interested in what I had to say and ask. The exam and visit I had was very pleasant and informative. I felt very comfortable talking to him about what I thought I wanted and needed. His responses were very helpful to me to understand what he could and would do for me.

  5. Felt very safe and comfortable, seen and understood, not dismissed in any way; clear communication, respect and kindness in all interactions. Doctor felt trustworthy and I had full confidence in him.

  6. I was very impressed with his knowledge. Thank you. Goodbye.

  7. Dr. Berli is a physician and surgeon of the highest caliber, and I consider myself profoundly lucky to have received his care for my surgery and surrounding treatments. He is extremely knowledgeable, remarkably skilled, and an exceptionally nice human being. I have already referred several patients to him, and I'm sure I will be referring many more. My face is a walking billboard, and my happy heart is always there to back it up.!

  8. Luv the service

  9. The staff was very pleasant , the Doctor as amazing. He was very friendly and informative about the process. He gave great explanation on the surgery to insure I was fully informed.

  10. very good

  11. Good

  12. answered all my questions and seemed very invested in getting the best outcome possible for me. very good experience overall. front desk and assistants were very friendly and accommodating.

  13. Staff was very communicative, which was incredibly helpful in providing stress relief in a stress filled evening.

  14. My experience with my doctor was very pleasant. Everyone was very kind. Immediately post op it felt like things were being rushed to get me from post op to hospital care, but my perception of reality could have been out of whack at that time.

  15. I came to my appointment early and appointment started early which was great. My total experience with the appointment by all that met and spoke with was very professional! I feel very confident about moving forward.

  16. I perceive Dr berli as kind, efficient, skillful.

  17. Dr. Berli was extremely patient, informative, professional, and kind. I have absolute confidence that he will perform an excellent procedure for me on February 2, and I feel profoundly fortunate to be receiving his care for this surgery!

  18. Very efficient and thoughtful to all my needs

  19. The virtual visit went fine.

  20. Informative, patient, and clearly committed to my health/outcomes. I came in for a surgery consult. He gave me informed, realistic expectations.

  21. Waiting to hear a feedback

  22. This was an exceptional physician. He solved my medical problem that was almost unsolvable after 9 months and he really increase the quality of my life. I'm highly appreciative.

  23. The experience was excellent.

  24. fantastic Doctor and team, I had a very complicated surgery and because of previous radiation and surgeries. they were able to rebuild me with limited scars. love this team.

  25. Seemed to be in a hurry. Medical student was excellent.

  26. Came to see Dr. Berli for phalloplasty surgery. He made me feel comfortable and explained things in great detail. I live in Arkansas, wish I lived in your beautiful state with such a great care team.