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Stephen Bernstein

Rheumatology

Stephen Bernstein, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

New York, NY

Dr. Stephen Bernstein is a rheumatologist and internist with over 45 years of experience practicing in New York City, specializing in autoimmune and musculoskeletal disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, osteoarthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, connective tissue disease, back pain, joint pain, musculoskeletal pain, myofascial pain, and immunologic diseases. He serves adult patients, including those at NYU Langone, the VA, and affiliated hospitals, with a focus on tailoring treatments to ind

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45+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine (Rheumatology), 1982
  • American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine), 1980
  • American Board of Internal Medicine

Education & Training

  • Fellowship, Hospital For Joint Diseases, Rheumatology, 1982
  • Fellowship, Rheumatology NYU Grossman School of Medicine
  • Residency, New Britain General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1980
  • Residency, Internal Medicine New Britain General Hospital-GME
  • MD, University of Rome, 1977

Peer Recognition

  • Compassionate Doctor RecognitionCompassionate Doctor Recognition

    2020

  • Next Generation Medical HealthcareBest Rheumatologist NYC

    2023

  • On-Time Doctor AwardOn-Time Doctor Award

    2020

  • Patient's Choice AwardPatient's Choice Award

    2018, 2020 (2 years)

  • Patient’s Choice AwardPatient’s Choice Award

    2018, 2020 (2 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Rheumatology

Conditions & Treatments

Rheumatoid ArthritisLupusSjogren SyndromeSclerodermaOsteoporosis & Bone Health

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • NYU Langone Hospitals
  • Lenox Hill Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Beth Israel
  • Mount Sinai Brooklyn
  • NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn

Languages

English, French, Italian, Russian

Experience

45+ years in practice