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Michael L. Bernard, MD

Cardiac Electrophysiology
Accepting New Patients
Michael L. Bernard, MD
4.9 of 5 Stars
Based on 104 Patient Verified Ratings
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Michael L. Bernard, MD

Cardiac Electrophysiology
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1514 Jefferson Hwy
Jefferson, LA 70121
16777 Medical Center Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Biography

Dr. Michael Bernard specializes in electrophysiology and sees patinets at Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans. Dr. 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 that he completed in December 2012. Dr. Bernard treats patients with cardiac arrhythmias and has extensive experience with complex catheter ablations. 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.

Education and Training

Medical School

Medical University of South Carolina

Residency

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Fellowship

Medical University of South Carolina
Field of Study: Cardiology

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

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Electrophysiology

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Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by Ochsner Health patients through post-care surveys. Only surveys administered by Ochsner Health are displayed, and reviews are confidential to ensure privacy. Not all reviews submitted from patients included a comment.

November 2024

Talk about what we would schedule changing out defibrillator next visit

November 2024

Dr Bernard is amazing.

November 2024

Good

November 2024

As noted above. Dr. Bernard listened to questions and explained answers in detail and in a way that was easy to understand

November 2024

Doctor Bernard is the best can not say enough good things about him.

November 2024

All good

October 2024

I really like & trust Dr. Bernard but during my visit I needed to remind him of agreements we made re: annual heart monitor. I felt rushed thru the appt. If we met for 5 minutes, that is generous. I wanted to review the heart monitor results and he showed me an example (10 pgs. of report). He comforted me by saying my AFib is not worrisome at present, after a flutter repair in 2022 he told me I would move into AFib within 5 years so it was/is important to me that we discuss progression, if any, and what I need to watch for. Just honest info - I really like & trust him and am glad he is a part of my medical team. No issue.

October 2024

Care providers I feel care about me.

October 2024

Good

September 2024

Perfect!

September 2024

Excellent

September 2024

Very good

September 2024

Dr . Bernard is always good about explaining my progress to me . I would recommend him to anyone I know .

August 2024

Dr. Bernard is always patient when listening to me and always can reassure me that my care is the best.

August 2024

Dr Bernard is the best

July 2024

Very happy with this doctor, truly amazing and made me feel very comfortable. Dr Bernard. Explained everything.

July 2024

I really liked Dr Bernard He was very good at explaining my health care.

July 2024

Love Dr. Bernard & that he walks me to the exit door. He's always so sweet!

July 2024

Great

July 2024

Dr. Bernard listened to my description of my issue, addressed my concerns, explained my options. He was very thorough. I did not feel rushed.

July 2024

Dr. Bernard has treated me since last year. When I developed A-Fib and has given me the best treatment. He is kind and very professional at the same time. Also he answers all my questions. I thank him for his kindness.

June 2024

Dr. Bernard took time to answer my questions and discuss items of interest to me in a way that I understood.