
Lia A. Bernardi, MD

Primary Specialty
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Insurance
Insurance plans are subject to change. View insurance plans accepted at each hospital and by each NMHC physician group.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
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Board Certifications
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology (Certified)
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Associate 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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437 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
July 28, 2021
5.0 star star star star starI cannot say enough good things about Dr. Bernardi. She listens, she is thoughtful, she knows her patients. I have never felt like just a number under her care. We have felt heard and well cared for. She is very thoughtful and thorough, and always explains everything in a manner that is easy to understand.
July 12, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bernardi is approachable and makes me feel at ease when speaking with her. The need for a reproductive endocrinologist is fraught with a lot of emotions and is sensitive subject matter. Lia is not only very thorough with explaining courses of action, but she is caring in her approach to medicine.
June 07, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bernardi and her staff have been amazing through this tough process. I would highly recommend anyone to her. So caring and down to earth. I feel like I'm talking to a friend when we meet with her.
June 03, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bernardi is an incredibly compassionate physician. She explains everything with detailed precision and answers questions without judgement. She is considerate and thoughtful. I value her opinion and medical expertise.
May 03, 2021
5.0 star star star star starI really admire Dr. Bernardi and her quality approach to my individual fertility care. I feel like I can ask questions without judgement and I know that she and her team of nurses will keep me up to date with information and next steps. She is warm and coveys her thoughts so we can understand the process together.
March 01, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bernardi is a truly wonderful doctor and human being. She is incredibly knowledgable, patient, and determined to help you meet your goals. She skillfully balances being data driven with the "human" side of things, and is always clear about the limitations of the data as well. She is always patient, thorough, and supportive of us, and truly did everything in her power to help us achieve our goals even through some challenging times. Also of great importance is we always felt like we were in the drivers seat - she would explain what was going on, go through pros and cons, answer questions, give a recommendation if asked, and then empower us to make our own decision and follow through based on our goals and decisions. I cannot recommend Dr. Bernardi more highly and will continue to refer to her for years.
February 14, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr Bernardi is great, she listens, she's thorough, she answers my questions, she's empathetic, and she includes myself and my husband in decisions about our IVF plan. I really like her. I do wish she was the one responding on mychart more often, it's almost always the nurses. Maybe that's normal, and it's not a big deal, but it would be great to have more contact while going through the process of IVF specifically.
February 11, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bernardi is the absolute best! She is so nice and friendly and makes you feel so welcome. She is caring and is there every step of your journey, always checking in. Today she was very thorough during my ultrasound and talked me through each step she was taking.
February 08, 2021
5.0 star star star star starTakes her time. Supportive. Very knowledgeable. Answered all my questions and also really supported the human/emotional aspects of this process and giving us another look at our little one. She's just great
February 08, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bernardi is absolutely the best! Always willing to accommodate her schedule to take care of her patients. So nurturing, understanding and great communication. She has made our experience as stress free as possible.
January 16, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Bernardi is extremely knowledgeable and compassionate. It is apparent that she keeps up on the latest literature. She cares about her patients and it shows. I've never felt like just a number to her. She is patient and answers all questions thoroughly. I also appreciate that if she isn't as familiar with something I've asked, she's honest about it, and doesn't pretend to know. I have the utmost confidence in her as a provider. In a field where her patients are at their most vulnerable, Dr. Bernardi instills confidence.
December 10, 2020
5.0 star star star star starShe is the perfect balance between data driven and personable. She has gotten to know us and our goals, truly listens to us, patiently and clearly answers our questions (with data as available - and explains the caveats of the data so we have the full picture), and she does everything in her power to help us achieve our goals, while also fully respecting and supporting our decisions. I can't recommend her enough!
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.
Disclosures
Lia A. Bernardi, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.
External Professional Relationships
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