Michael Bernard, MD

4.9 of 5 Stars
Based on 99 Patient Verified Ratings

Dr. Michael Bernard graduated from Emory University in 1997 with degrees in biology and chemistry. He earned his joint medical and graduate degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston South Carolina in 2005. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2008. He returned to the Medical University of South Carolina for a cardiology and electrophysiology fellowship which he finished in December 2012.Dr. Bernard has a particular interest in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and has extensive experience with complex catheter ablations. He also has expertise with adult congenital heart disease patients who have cardiac arrhythmias.
His clinical interests include cardiac device implantation, complex cardiac ablations, left atrial appendage occlusion and monitoring as well as treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. Research interests include oral anticoagulant strategies for cardiac device implantation, complex ablation procedures and adult congenital heart disease ablations. During his graduate and post-graduate training, Dr. Bernard authored or contributed to over 15 peer-reviewed publications.

Medical Education

Medical University of South Carolina

Residency

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Fellowship

Medical University of South Carolina
Field of Study: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Medical University of South Carolina
Field of Study: Cardiology

American Board of Internal Medicine

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January 2023

Excellent doctor

Good vibes

Great

I can tell when people are smart. Dr. Bernard is smart. That is what I want in a doctor

December 2022

He made sure I understood everything and my questions were answered before I left.

Dr Bernard is a great Dr. Very good communicator and great staff as well.

Dr. Bernard is great

October 2022

Everything was explained very carefully.

September 2022

I have recommended Dr. Bernard to many others. He is the best!

Dr Bernard is skillful, personable, and professional. He always goes the extra mile for patients. I feel fortunate to have him on my Medical Care Team.

May 2022

Dr. Bernard is EXELLENT! Listens, explains things well shows personal interest - NEVER seems rushed or disinterested.

First Class.

April 2022

I've very grateful for Dr. Bernard! Great physician. (After first visit!)

Excellent doctor and staff. He has helped me out immensely. I've seen him for about 10 years

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Excellent! Took the time to answer a lot of questions. Very happy with placing my care in his hands.

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November 2022

Dr. Bernard is the Top EP doc in our area and he will go the distance and then some to fix your rhythm disorder.

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Very good Doctor and he was very helpful and knowledgeable about my condition. I would definitely recommend him. Thank you for your concern and your help.

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He was very informative

Everything was done very professionally and on time. Very pleased with the visit

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Cathy Kimball new patient. Referred by Dr. Ramen & Dr. Jenkins for afib problem. Explained situation as to what need to be done.

Professional, understanding, caring and gave me a great deal of confidence. This is all scary but he exudes so much self confidence and it brings me comfort.

Dr Michael Bernard is an excellent doctor in all aspects

Dr. Bernard performed an extensive ablation on me for atrial fib. I am 2+ years out and AFib free. I am able to go off my meds. He is personable, listens to my concerns and explains the scientific basis for his decision, if you care to delve that deeply. He will keep you informed of the latest techniques in the field and if they pertain to you.

Dr Bernard was very personable and we discussed treatment going forward

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