Lia A. Bernardi, MD
Northwestern Medical GroupPrimary Specialty
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Insurance
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Practice Focus Areas
- Assisted Reproductive Technology
- Disorders of Sex Development
- Fertility Preservation
- In Vitro Fertilization
- Infertility
- Ovarian Reserve
- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
- Transgender Healthcare
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Rush University Medical College - 2008
- Residency:
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University of Chicago - 2012
- Fellowships:
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University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 2013McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2016
Board Certifications
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology (Certified)
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Physician Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Central DuPage HospitalNorthwestern Lake Forest HospitalNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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148 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
October 13, 2020
5.0 star star star star starDr Bernardi shows genuine concern and care for her patients well being. She's empathetic, knowledgeable and willing to spend the time needed to walk through multiple options and ensure all questions are answered.
October 02, 2020
5.0 star star star star starShe was obviously knowledgeable. Patient. Didn't push anything. Encouraging and yet realistic. Wanted to understand our perspective and goals before imposing hers. I feel confident working with her going forward.
October 01, 2020
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bernardi is great, all of the staff at the Oak Brook location specifically are great. I've had decent experiences when I go to the Chicago location, but great experiences at the Oak Brook location.
September 24, 2020
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bernardi has an exceptional bedside manner. She is caring and supportive, while also giving you a sense of confidence that she knows what she is doing. I always feel listened to, and not like I am just a number, which can easily happen in large busy practices like the NM Reproductive Endocrinology dept.
September 24, 2020
5.0 star star star star starMy doctor, Dr. Bernardi is fantastic. While the front desk staff downtown has improved some, there is still some work to be done there in the form of customer service. Additionally lately when I have needed to make an appointment, I find myself having to call multiple times, and waiting on hold for longer than 10 minutes.
September 24, 2020
5.0 star star star star starI instantly liked Dr. Bernardi even though our initial meeting was over the phone. She has an outgoing, kind, and relatable personality which is really great especially due to the sensitivity of the kind of work she does.
September 10, 2020
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bernardi is wonderful and compassionate, and thoughtful when it comes to clinical decision making.The front desk staff are the kindest people I've ever met.Alfina is my support system and always positive when I need it most.
September 03, 2020
5.0 star star star star starExcellent at her job - very knowledgeable and data driven, while still kind and compassionate. She clearly explains what's going on and talks us through next steps and pros"cons of various options. She also takes the time to get to know and understand our thinking so that her recommendations can take those into account. Would recommend her 1000 times over.
September 03, 2020
5.0 star star star star starMy physician is fantastic. Overall I've been very happy with the staff, too - several are wonderful, although some don't have the best bedside manner. Had some difficulty understanding the point of contact from the lab twice (English isn't his first language, not that they were using technical terms), but at the end of the day the caliber of their work is more important to me than having to repeat parts of a conversation.Two frustrations overall:- in Chicago, my ultrasound tech wouldn't let me see the ultrasound, and when going through a stressful IVF protocol that's literally the only fun/exciting part. - Communication around covid was not good - particularly that we wouldn't be allowed in an office if we had covid in the past 40 days, and the idea that I could go through the full protocol and then have my cycle canceled bc of covid - when my only exposure is going into the doctors office every other day - is incredibly frustrating. I know you all have to be careful, but this places an incredible amount of additional stress on patients who are already going through What's likely one of the most stressful times of their lives. I'm fine with the covid test at the beginning of the cycle, but would be better if you could have patients sign a document agreeing to certain behavior restrictions or something of the sort rather than the pre-retrieval test, especially since we wear masks through the full prep and procedure.
September 02, 2020
5.0 star star star star starShe was kind, through, and explained everything. How it's works, why I would need it, all the options and what she recommended. She was patient with all my questions and I great listening. She made me hopeful and optimistic and I feel great that I have a plan going forward.
August 30, 2020
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bernard?? was wonderful to meet with. Her empathy and bedside manner easily translated through the video chat. She is very welcoming, easy to speak with and very good at explaining things. She answered every question I had and even made sure I get a follow up appointment ASAP. She had a personal emergency and made sure my appointment still happened without any interruptions. The fact that she cared to do that while going through her own stuff shows how dedicated of a Dr she is.
August 07, 2020
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bernardi is an incredibly compassionate and genuine physician. Her excellence as a physician lies not only in her medical acumen, but also in her ability to eloquently and genuinely care for her patients.
July 13, 2020
5.0 star star star star starWhen we were done with try call my husband immediately said "Wow, I really like Dr Bernardi" she's extremely patient and makes us feel important and that she's willing to do what she needs to do to make this a successful process.
July 13, 2020
5.0 star star star star starDr Bernardi was so friendly, welcoming and patient. We appreciate her time and support as this is a frustrating part of the process. She helped to put us at ease with her knowledge and relatability.
June 15, 2020
5.0 star star star star starI love Dr Bernardi. She's very calm yet positive, and I find her manner reassuring and modern - with what feels like an appropriate level of concern, neither downplaying or overplaying her messaging.
June 12, 2020
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bernardi is very personable, optimistic and excellent in her matter of explaining the next steps in our journey. It was an overall amazing first visit. We are very excited to have her as part of our care team!
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