Dr. Marc Berliant is Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Medicine. He is the Co-Chair of the Clinical Quality Committee of the Finger Lakes Preferred Provider System, a thirteen county organization which is part of the New York State initiative to improve the quality of care for Medicaid patients. Dr. Berliant attended medical school at the University of Illinois School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency and chief residency at URMC. He has led several hospital and community initiatives to enhance the safety and quality of care for patients in the Rochester area. Dr. Berliant’s professional interests include new models of health care delivery and improving equity in health care.

Certified Specialties

Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Medicine, General Medicine (SMD)

Vice Chair for Clinical Programs - Department of Medicine (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1978 - 1980

Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1977 - 1978

Education

MD | University of Illinois College of Medicine (USA). 1977

Awards

Physician Recipient of Excellence Award. 2012

Physician Honoree of Health Care Achievement Award. 2011

James M. Stewart Award of the Department of Medicine for Distinguished Clinical Teaching. 1994

Kohn Senior Teaching Fellow Award. 1991 - 1997

Art Bauman Award for Outstanding Housestaff Teaching. 1990

Certificate of Merit from the Department of Medicine for Outstanding Clinical Teaching. 1990

Alpha Omega Alpha. 1977

Edmond J. James Scholar. 1977

Phi Beta Kappa. 1973

Phi Kappa Phi. 1973

Publications

Journal Articles

Going mobile with primary care: smartphone-telemedicine for asthma management in young urban adults (TEAMS).

Mammen JR, Schoonmaker JD, Java J, Halterman J, Berliant MN, Crowley A, Reznik M, Feldman JM, Fortuna RJ, Frey SM, Turgeon K, Philibert A, Arcoleo K

The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma.. 2022 January 59 (1):132-144. Epub 10/16/2020.

A mixed-methods analysis of younger adults' perceptions of asthma, self-management, and preventive care: "This isn't helping me none".

Mammen JR, Turgeon K, Philibert A, Schoonmaker JD, Java J, Halterman J, Berliant MN, Crowley A, Reznik M, Feldman JM, Fortuna RJ, Arcoleo K

Clinical and experimental allergy : journal of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology.. 2021 January 51 (1):63-77. Epub 10/18/2020.

Internet access and patient portal readiness among patients in a group of inner-city safety-net practices.

Sanders MR, Winters P, Fortuna RJ, Mendoza M, Berliant M, Clark L, Fiscella K

The Journal of ambulatory care management.. 2013 36 (3):251-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

5.0

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

5.0

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

5.0

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

5.0

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

5.0

Patient Comments

Dr Berliant is a wonderful physician and human being. I'm lucky to be his patient!

Aug 05, 2024

Dr. Marc Berliant has been my provider for a long period of time. He's excellent.

Aug 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Berliant masterful & perfect

May 28, 2024

5.0

Excellent and very professional.

Apr 28, 2024

5.0

Dr. Berliant has been my Primary Care Physican since 1981. I am fortunate.

Apr 17, 2024

5.0

Dr Berliant is by far the best PCP I could ever have. He genuinely cares about me and wants to help me live a happy and healthy life. Am so thankful for him.

Dec 22, 2023

5.0

I am grateful for such an excellent doctor

Sep 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Berliant has been my provider for decades & I am blessed!

Aug 25, 2023

5.0

Went over the use of all meds prescribed.

Jul 18, 2023

5.0

Excellent, efficient, attentive and thorough!

Apr 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Berliant is kind, caring & is very concerned about my well-being.

Feb 17, 2023

5.0

Dr Berliant is a 1000 out of 10. He listens to my concerns and doesn't bury his head in the computer.

Jan 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Berliant is outstanding!

Jan 08, 2023

5.0

I have been a patient of this provider for over 35 years their the best.

Dec 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Berliant is the absolute best. He is always thorough, direct and compassionate. He is unfailingly attentive and never rushes.

Dec 08, 2022

5.0

He's the best.

Dec 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. Berliant is always very attentive and thorough. He never appears rushed and takes time with me.

Nov 30, 2022

5.0

Excellent.

Sep 15, 2022

5.0

My experience with Dr. Berliant have always been excellent. My husband as well.

Aug 23, 2022

5.0

Excellent & caring. Very professional.

Apr 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Marc Berliant is kind, knowledgeable and caring.

Mar 22, 2022

4.6

MD seemed "rushed" for time - I wanted more time to discuss another health issue but knew MD had a possible meeting to attend rather than cancel my visit.

Feb 18, 2022