Richard A. Bernstein, MD | Northwestern Medicine

Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Carotid Stenosis
Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy
Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
Cervical Artery Dissection
Cryptogenic Stroke
Intracranial Stenosis
Moyamoya Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Cornell University Weill Medical College - 1996
Internship:: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Beth Israel) - 1997
Residency:: New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus) - 2000
Fellowships:: University of California (San Francisco) - 2001

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology/Neurology - Neurology (Certified)
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology/Vascular Neurology - Vascular Neurology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

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827 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

60 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

60 Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

Excellent listener and adviser on next steps given a stressful situation.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Very thorough and helpful

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Dr. Bernstein took his time with me to understand what I have been experiencing. This level of care surpasses all other experiences I have had. Thank you.

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January 24, 2026

5.0

I never felt rushed with my appointments with Dr. Bernstein. He takes the time to explain things in plain language.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

He was very knowledgeable and knew how to diagnosis what was going on with me. Very friendly.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Brief, to the point.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Professional and still listened to what I had to say and answered all of my questions. He was very thorough and made me aware of options other doctors had not.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

I am extremely happy with Dr Bernstein for his great service and attention. very pleased with how he has explained my medical condition, easy to understand for me and my family.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

I found Dr. Bernstein very thorough in explaining my condition and any concerns I had as well as a supportive and much appreciated bedside manner. If I need more neurological care, he will be my top choice.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Provides the best care

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Knowledge and seevive

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bernstein is very patient, friendly and professional. Takes time to explain to me and answer my questions. works with me to make visits as easy as possible for me to be able to attend

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Knew I was in good hands right from the start...knowledgeable (obviously), sharp, caring, understanding, thorough (spent quality time with me to talk through everything - including all my questions too), straightforward, not enough room for all the positive words I want to say. As I go through such a difficult time in my life, he was such a comfort. I know that will continue going forward, and I very much appreciate it.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Dr Bernstein is caring and very knowledgeable.

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November 23, 2025

5.0

Seemed knowledgeable and was responsive to questions

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November 23, 2025

5.0

Doctor is very professional and caring. Very patient with listening to what I have to say.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Extremely helpful in explaining problem shown in tests done at Skokie/ endeavor.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Bernstein is an excellent doctor

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Quality of care

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November 04, 2025

5.0

great Doc

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Dr was knowledgeable

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October 31, 2025

5.0

He knows about strokes & has wisdom

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October 22, 2025

5.0

He came highly recommended and has great credentials.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

He actually paid attention and took time to listen

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October 17, 2025

5.0

My reason for the score is how good I get his attention and will ask me if I have any questions which is good between me and him that is great.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Bernstein has a great disposition and listens to you. He has been my dr for about 20 years and I appreciate him!

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bernstein listen carefully about my problems, answers the questions and takes care of my health.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Very thorough, understandable and pleasant. I just recently had a stroke and he explained the issues very clearly and got to the critical points and path forward in a very effectively. I am delighted that he is my neurologist.

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September 18, 2025

5.0

LISTENED AND UBDERSTOOD MY PROBLEM

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Explanation of my condition was understandable. He is very pleasant and likable.

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September 03, 2025

5.0

He's very knowledgeable and willing to help

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August 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Bernstein is an excellent physician, who studied my history and considered my concerns, and is knowledgeable, experienced, empathetic, and smart, and maintains a great doctor-patient relationship.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, thorough, pleasant manner.

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August 25, 2025

5.0

He's the best, knowledgeable caring and engaged

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August 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Bernstein was patient and listened to my health history and answered our questions and explained the care and treatment thoroughly.

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August 22, 2025

5.0

Gave me time, listened to my concerns, answered my questions.

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August 19, 2025

5.0

He was friendly, explained things well and answered my questions.

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Thorough and calm

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Very good experience

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August 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Bernstein was engaging and helpful with Medical Advice.... Appreciated his sense of humor...

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August 12, 2025

5.0

He is a very intelligent doctor.

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Bernstein seemed knowledgeable of my medical history. He answered my questions and recommended additional neurological care

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August 04, 2025

5.0

Competent and caring.

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July 30, 2025

5.0

Cared about my history. Very knowledgeable

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July 30, 2025

5.0

He was very clear and concise in his discussion about my issues. Most eimportantly his news was very positive,and has recommended the northwestern team for me to continue to deal effectively with my health issues. I felt very confident in his solution to my concerns.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Full of knowledge and attention with kindly and friendly

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June 28, 2025

5.0

He explained things pretty well, was kind and personable and clear. I guess I'm just 'old school' and want to see a doc in person, not video.

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June 21, 2025

5.0

I had a very good experience with Dr. Bernstein.

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June 11, 2025

5.0

He always listens and responds in a thoughtful, insightful manner.

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June 08, 2025

5.0

good care

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June 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bernstein is an excellent physician, extremely knowledgeable, practical, and communicates in a comprehensive manner.

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June 04, 2025

4.0

Dr. Bernstein appeared to be rushed.

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June 03, 2025

5.0

He is a five star doctor.

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June 02, 2025

5.0

he is awesome - very professional and friendly - took the time to answer all my questions and explained more about my results than I had received previously - made me fell very comfortable and taken care of.

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June 02, 2025

5.0

Very attentive, very articulate , to the point, clear and explained in terms I could understand. And he's pleasant !

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May 14, 2025

5.0

The same thank you I appreciate you

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May 10, 2025

5.0

He's efficient and to the point.

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May 05, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable.

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May 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Bernstsein is excellent

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May 05, 2025

5.0

He was pleasant.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

Abbott Laboratories, Inc.
Carle Foundation
Medtronic, Inc.
University of Florida

Faculty member received compensation for medical record consultation and/or expert witness testimony.

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