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Dr. Gail Bernard, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Dr. Gail Bernard, MD
4.5 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. Gail Bernard, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Rapid City, SD
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Gail Bernard, MD works in Rapid City, SD as an Ophthalmologist and has 28 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in 1996. Dr. Bernard completed a residency at University Colorado, Denver, Co. Dr. Bernard has has worked on more claims relating to Tear Duct Disorders, Eyelid Disorders and Lacrimal Gland Disorder than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Bernard has received an average rating of 4.5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. They are affiliated with Chadron Community Hospital and Health Services. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Bernard practices at Practice in Rapid City, SD and has additional offices in Chadron, NE and Spearfish, SD.

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Locations

  1. 1 Rapid City Medical Center Independent Lab
    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701
  2. 2 Chadron Community Hospital and Health Services
    825 Centennial Dr, Chadron, NE 69337
  3. 3 Black Hills Urgent Care LLC
    120 E Michigan St, Spearfish, SD 57783
  4. 4 J. Geoffrey Slingsby MD PC
    1640 Highway 20, Chadron, NE 69337

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Sep 01, 2024
I have been treated by Dr. Bernard for several years now. She is always professional and has continued to look for and implement new ways to do my injections so that there is less pain.
— Sep 01, 2024
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About Me

Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Presbyterian St Lukes Transitional Year, Denver, Co
    1997
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Colorado, Denver, Co
    2000
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Gail Bernard, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Bernard accepts Aetna, American Republic and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Bernard accepts here.

Dr. Bernard frequently sees patients for Tear Duct Disorders, Eyelid Disorders and Lacrimal Gland Disorder.

Dr. Bernard has a star rating of 4.5/5 and has been reviewed 8 times.

Dr. Bernard is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Bernard has been practicing as an Ophthalmologist for 28 years.

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