Dr. Richard A Bernstein M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
199 Whitney Ave New Haven CT, 06511About
Dr. Richard Bernstein is a hand surgeon practicing in Hamden, CT. Dr. Bernstein specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct 1986
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chairman, Scientific and Commercial Exhibits Committee American Society for Surgery of the Hand - 2017
Professional Memberships
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- New England Hand Society
- New England Hand Study Group
- Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Medical Association
- New Haven County Medical Society
- Connecticut State Medical Society
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