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:
Kishwaukee Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital
Valley West Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

577 Ratings

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76 Reviews

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April 28, 2024

5.0

He is an excellent neurologist!

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, affiliation with Northwestern Hospital,

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Great first visit with the doctor.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Excellent care and explained information, both for treatment and prognosis in detail. I believe he has probably changed my outcome.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Completely trust him

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Caring, efficient, professional listened well

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April 01, 2024

5.0

He is straightforward

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March 29, 2024

5.0

I felt like he really listened and was reassuring about not jumping to worse case scenarios until he reviewed my case.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bernstein provided a thorough but concise explanation of his findings from review of my CT scans. I also appreciate that he is Board Certified in Neurology in addition to completing his medical training at Mt Sinai Hospital and Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. Furthermore, I saw that he was rated as one of the top neurologists in the Chicago Metro area in Chicago Magazine in January, 2024.

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March 23, 2024

5.0

instills confidence

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and efficient.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

We love this hospital

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March 20, 2024

5.0

He takes the time to talk to me and answer my questions

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March 20, 2024

5.0

I felt very comfortable discussing my Issues with him. Even though my scans were done at another hospital ( not in the Northwestern system, he was able to access these records to help in discussing my situation.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Very professional, polite and he explained everything

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March 18, 2024

5.0

He is very thorough and explained to me Everything. I highly recommend Dr. Bernstein

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March 04, 2024

5.0

He listened and understood what John needs and provided his diagnosis and advice in a knowledgeable and compassionate manner.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Great patient interaction. See previous answer

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February 22, 2024

5.0

He saved my life

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bernstein was extremely professional, knowledgeable and personal.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

I feel Dr Bernstein listens to me. That’s very important.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bernstein addressed the specific cause forthrightly.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bernstein exhibits great aptitude and intelligence in his field, so that you are confident in the care you receive. He has also shown immense Improvement with his bedside manner.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

He is thorough and encouraging.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor, very kind

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January 29, 2024

5.0

He was very thorough, and explained things well so I could understand.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

I like his approach

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Very Good doctor

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January 26, 2024

5.0

He is a very good doctor and helped me to not worry about my MRI results.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Did not rush me. Was patient and considerate and addressed my concerns with sincerity.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Personable and knowledgeable

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January 19, 2024

5.0

He listen to patient

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January 17, 2024

5.0

He explained very well

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bernstein answered all of my questions and thoroughly explained the results from my scans. He came prepared into the exam room with a page full of notes to go over with me. He was also very personable and easy to talk to.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bernstein has been very open with us. After our TeleHealth visit on one day (not so positive in results/ideas), he called us back the morning of the next because he had been reviewing his previous notes and suggested less invasive possibilities, dropping one medication & offering another possibility. We appreciate his careful attention to my husband's unique/puzzling stroke issues and continue to hold onto hope.

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January 14, 2024

5.0

Very knowlegable

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January 12, 2024

5.0

He was very informative and explained everything that I was wondering about,

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Very professional Doctor, well prepared for my visit. He is a great communicator

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Felt very confident in his knowledge. He was very down to earth, kind, and to have a sense of humor.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. BERNSTEIN listens and puts patient at ease

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January 09, 2024

5.0

The doctor was outstanding. Answered all of our questions and took the time to explain everything we had questions about.

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January 07, 2024

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Explained everything clearly

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Professional and knowledgeable

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Wise and truthful

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Very qualified, knowledgeable and efficient

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December 18, 2023

5.0

As above. Encouraging, comforting and very pleasant manner.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, attentive, responsive, and communicative. Having him as my Neurologist is much appreciated.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

He did the work and came back with answers.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bernstein is very friendly and his Dr. Patient relation is stupendous.

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November 23, 2023

5.0

He took the time to explain the situation clearly, responded to my concerns helpfully. He is an extremely competent specialist yet can communicate in "lay" terms that are easily understood.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bernstein is an extremely competent and brilliant physician. He saved my life when I sustained two strokes in 2017!

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November 13, 2023

5.0

He was very thorough.

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November 12, 2023

5.0

Doc Bernstein obviously cares he was encouraging to talk to.

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Seems nice and caring

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Good bedside mannor comprehensive

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November 08, 2023

5.0

He has made great decisions for my care

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Richard A. Bernstein is awesome ! He actually took the time to hear my history to properly diagnose my issue. Extremely happy.

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October 30, 2023

5.0

He was wonderful

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Courteous, thorough, knowledgeable and put my mind at ease.

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October 30, 2023

5.0

He was warm, yet knowledgeable.

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October 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bernstein was focused, observant and actively listened, His broad knowledge base was evident; his explanations understandable.

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October 27, 2023

5.0

He is a good doctor

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October 18, 2023

5.0

Just one visit and like him

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October 18, 2023

4.0

Same as previous answer. Dr. Bernstein does have availability for telemedicine sessions for future follow-ups, which will make my life easier.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, listens, honest, now that he doesn’t have a mask we can see that he smiles!

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October 16, 2023

5.0

Caring and gentle care

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October 12, 2023

5.0

Very professional and knowledgeable

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September 25, 2023

5.0

The doctor listened to me very carefully. He didn’t interrupted me, and he took everything I said seriously and to consideration.

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September 22, 2023

5.0

He was friendly and took his time with me

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September 20, 2023

5.0

Took the time to explain everything and respond to my questions.

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September 19, 2023

5.0

He's very thorough.

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September 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bernstein long-time patient

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Attentive, thorough, knowledgeable, and willing to go the extra mile to find causes of my condition

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Excellent professional reputation, and terrific personal qualities.

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September 06, 2023

5.0

Extremely qualified and attentive

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