Richard A. Bernstein, MD

Richard A. Bernstein, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Vascular Neurology and Stroke

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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 (Certified)
  • American Board of Psychiatry and 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

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

768 Ratings

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April 26, 2025

5.0

Dr Richard A Bernstein is a professional doctor he always lessened and explains my health issues.

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Good listener and logical problem solving.

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Very caring, listens and patient

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April 22, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent neurologist. Very intelligent, thorough, caring and answered all our questions. Highly recommend!

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April 22, 2025

5.0

The best in the field

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Listened to and addressed all my questions

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April 21, 2025

5.0

He explains thing simple so I understand what is going on. He includes me in decision making for my care. Explains my options and how each might effect me.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Did check up and answered my questions

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April 21, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and make u feel good about answering my concerns

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April 16, 2025

5.0

I understood better what's going on with me after leaving office. He listened and understood me.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Nice doctor, time for my issues

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April 14, 2025

5.0

answering all questions

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April 13, 2025

5.0

He was professional and thorough

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April 11, 2025

5.0

Listened. Answered questions. Honest.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

He saved my life. He gave me awesome care and is making sure I'm having a steady recovering

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March 31, 2025

5.0

He was easy to approach and encouraging.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Good Dr.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

He is effective and knowledgeable

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Dr Bernstein is very nice and answered all of my questions. I am happy he is my doctor.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Would be 10 if had better availability

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March 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bernstein was knowledgeable and patiently answered all my questions regarding medications and regaining strength after my stroke.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bernstein is an amazing doctor who is extremely knowledgeable

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bernstein was wonderful and really helped settle my nerves. He reassured me that I was fine and didn't need other tests.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Thorough patient and professional

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Excellent Doctor!

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February 17, 2025

5.0

So professional

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Professionalism and care provided

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February 04, 2025

5.0

good bedside manner

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bernstein was concerned for my continued treatment & recovery

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February 01, 2025

5.0

I can give both a professional and a patient experience with Dr. Bernstein. He is highly knowledgeable, warm and unrushed in his approach to me. I am truly a partner in your own care. He answered so many of my questions with warmth, kindness and patience. I would recommend him a 1000% (yes, that's 1000%).

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Very helpful, expert, and reassuring.

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bernstein is a thoughtful, considerate, and incredibly knowledgeable physician. He really helped me with so very difficult decisions.

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December 23, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to. Was familiar with the reasons I was referred to him. Asked appropriate questions and gave his opinion after studying my records, scans, etc.

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Well versed in my problem.

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December 07, 2024

5.0

he seems to be thorough and to care for his patient.

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December 05, 2024

5.0

His skill and training

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December 04, 2024

5.0

He was very thorough in explaining things and answering questions . I'm very impressed.

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December 04, 2024

5.0

He knows his field thoroughly and remembers you as an individual even though he sees you only once a year for ten or fifteen minutes.

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December 02, 2024

5.0

I've had appointments for a number of years. I have found him to be a good listener and knowledgeable

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November 30, 2024

5.0

His personality connected with me is information was also very important to us. We learn things that we had learned before the event/Stroke and his direction moving forward was simple and gave promise to our current situation, which were very thankful for because all I've ever heard is that no one can help us. This is your life, and Dr. Bernstein went against all that I was strongly recommend him

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November 28, 2024

5.0

He is such an astute diagnostician and cares for my continuing wellbeing.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

He was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions.

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November 18, 2024

5.0

competent and caring

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November 14, 2024

5.0

Very detailed, compassionate, and has developed an excellent action plan moving forward.

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November 11, 2024

5.0

He was very quick, kind, patient and thorough.

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November 10, 2024

5.0

He's a perfect director

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November 06, 2024

5.0

His explanations are straight to the point and clearly understood.

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November 04, 2024

5.0

One grade below perfection on account of reason mentioned above. Top grade only if availability at other NM locations is made clear to patients.

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November 04, 2024

5.0

I found no equal.

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November 01, 2024

5.0

Frank and approable service

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October 25, 2024

5.0

He is always on time and a good communicator

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October 21, 2024

5.0

Dr Bernstein helped me after my stroke. I saw him in the ED and for future follow up visits. He was kind, efficient and thorough. I would recommend Dr Bernstein.

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October 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bernstein treated my wife and I as intelligent and aware consumers. He did not dumb down his answers and asked some important and non-obvious questions. He came across as an interested and knowledgeable professional.

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October 02, 2024

5.0

Very professional, and caring doctor.

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October 01, 2024

5.0

Just liked the Dr

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September 26, 2024

5.0

Dr Bernstein was wonderful. He was direct but thoughtful. He was engaged and knowledgeable about my Aunts history even though this was her first visit with him.

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September 12, 2024

5.0

Asked pertinent questions and helped me stay focused. Explained things and outlined a plan for the future.

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September 09, 2024

5.0

He talked to me and with. He was clear in his thoughts and my condition and how to move forward. He included me with that care plan and we agreed on the proper course of action. He explained my test results in a way I could understand.

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September 09, 2024

5.0

expertise patient focus

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September 05, 2024

5.0

He is a very knowledgeable doctor.

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September 04, 2024

5.0

Yes, he was very thorough, and I felt I was in good hands.

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September 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bernstein was very informative, listened to my concerns and provided valuable advice. He is highly knowledgeable, and gave me confidence in my program towards recovery.

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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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