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Dr. Stephen R Bernhardt M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
340 Howells Rd Suite A Bay Shore NY, 11706About
Dr. Stephen Bernhardt is a nephrologist practicing in Bay Shore, NY. Dr. Bernhardt specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Bernhardt most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. William M Frank M.D.340 Howells Rd Bay Shore NY 11706
- Dr. Ralph T Barbato D.O.340 Howells Rd Bay Shore NY 11706
- Dr. Khurram Mehtabdin D.O.301 E MAIN ST BAY SHORE NY 11706
- Dr. Sudhir Goyal M.D.340 Howells Rd Bay Shore NY 11706
Nearest Hospitals
SOUTHSIDE HOSPITALl
301 EAST MAIN STREET BAY SHORE NY 11706GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl
1000 MONTAUK HIGHWAY WEST ISLIP NY 11795ST CATHERINE OF SIENA HOSPITALl
50 ROUTE 25A SMITHTOWN NY 11787