Neurology
Richard Bernstein, MD
Professor, Neurology (Stroke and Vascular Neurology)
Dr. Richard A. Bernstein, MD, PhD, is a professor of neurology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, specializing in stroke and vascular neurology. He treats conditions including stroke, cerebrovascular disease, arteriovenous malformations, aneurysms, and cerebral embolism, focusing on adult patients with acute and complex vascular neurological disorders. Practicing primarily in Chicago with over 25 years of experience, he serves patients at Northwestern Medical Group locations
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Vascular Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education & Training
- Weill Cornell Medical College — M.D., 1996
- New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center — Residency, Neurology, 1997-2000
- University of California-San Francisco Medical Center — Fellowship, 2001
Peer Recognition
2020
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
2023
2022
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Professor, Neurology (Stroke and Vascular Neurology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Nephrology and Hypertension Program
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice