Dr. Bert received a bachelor degree in Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he was selected as a member of the National Dean's list. His medical degree was obtained from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic residency at The University of Tennesse-Campbell Clinic, where the main textbook for orthopaedics is written. His orthopaedic sports fellowship was performed at the prestigious Kerlan Jobe Clinic in Los Angeles, Calif. During his fellowship, he was an assistant team physician for the Los Angeles Lakers, Dodgers, Kings, Sparks, Anaheim Ducks, USC Athletic Department, and X games. Additionally, he covered multiple high school football teams throughout his residency and fellowship.