Richard A. Bernstein, MD

Richard A. Bernstein, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Vascular Neurology and Stroke

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Practice Focus Areas

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

Education

Medical Education:
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

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and 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
Physician Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Kishwaukee Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Valley West Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall rating

4.8
4.8 
106 Ratings
  • Friendly & Courteous
    4.9
  • Will Recommend to Others
    4.8
  • Clear Explanations
    4.8
  • Shows Concern
    4.8
  • Includes You In Decisions
    4.8
  • Explains Medications
    4.8
  • Follow-Up Instructions
    4.8
  • Easy to Understand
    4.8
  • Time Spent With Patient
    4.7
  • Confidence in Doctor
    4.9

Reviews from Patients

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19 Reviews
November 06, 2019

everything was very good

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November 02, 2019

Dr. Bernstein is great! He knows his stuff! Excellent!

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October 05, 2019

Dr. Bernstein is an exceptional neurologist.

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August 09, 2019

good expirience

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June 22, 2019

could not ask for better care or communication.

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May 13, 2019

*Dr. Bernstein has been a life saver and his team!

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January 30, 2019

Excellent in every way!

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December 17, 2018

Excellent visit.

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December 04, 2018

Outstanding.

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November 28, 2018

I can't say enough about the excellent care and concern shown by both the doctor and the staff

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November 23, 2018

love Dr Bernstein..a highly trusted and skilled doctor

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November 01, 2018

*Dr. Bernstein took time to answer my questions. Provided an analysis of the options.

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September 27, 2018

Doctor was very friendly, very knowledgeable, explained pretty good my conditions.

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August 28, 2018

Dr. Bernstein is the best

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August 09, 2018

My time with Doctor Bernstein was fine.

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