Geoffrey A Bernas's Online Review Report Card

He always takes the time to explain things in detail. The operation was a success.

Very good care

Dr. Bernas is extremely knowledgeable, efficient, and friendly! He’s done a great job helping diagnose multiple hip problems I’ve dealt with. I highly recommend him and the entire staff at UB Ortho!

Dr. Geoffrey bernas is very knowledgeable and explains things in detail. At the follow up appointments he told me what I should be working on. I'm not the most patient individual and he took that into consideration. Dr. Bernas often reminded me what my end goal was. So I shouldn't try to speed up my recovery. With an acl surgery pushing the limits like how I wanted to isnt the best idea. I trust his knowledge. I definitely recommend him as a surgeon to others.

I had sustained several injuries while walking when I missed a single step which caused me to fall hard against a concrete walkway. Shortly after this injury is when I met Dr. Bernas along with Travis Schake and the UBMD team. An MRI later determined that I sustained two partial tears and one full tear of my rotator cuff. Dr. Bernas explained the various treatment options very thoroughly and we determined the best course of treatment would be surgery. Surgery was performed the week of Thanksgiving 2022. Approximately 1-2 weeks after surgery the majority of the pain had subsided leaving me with weakness & slight discomfort from not being able to move the arm for a period of time. I concluded my post-surgery treatment with several months of physical therapy sessions at the UBMD South Campus location while performing homework sessions to the best of my ability. Less than six-months after my surgery I was released from the care of both Dr. Bernas and the physical therapy team. If I had a chance to redo this whole experience, I would first watch where I was walking but if I still sustained these injuries then, I would still choose the path that led me to Dr. Bernas. I am very happy with the end results from your care. It has been a pleasure being one of your patients! Peter

I had a hip arthroscopy performed by Dr. Bernas to repair a labral tear and impingement. My hip was in rough shape but the surgery was successful and as of writing this, I'm 9 months out and so grateful every day at how much better I feel. I'm a 27y/o former athlete and still very active and I'm completely back to being able to do the things I love. When I first met Dr. Bernas I felt immediately relieved. He was relaxed and patient and always gave me enough time to process information and ask questions. When surgery became a real option for me, I was very nervous and ended up making an extra appointment just to talk to him and ask questions. He politely answered about his experience and even answered a few dumb questions I had about scary things I read on the internet. He also repeatedly told me that he would never force anyone into surgery, and simply explained my options and reasons why I would be a good candidate. When I finally committed to surgery, I went in surprisingly at ease because I felt informed and confident with Dr. Bernas. I want to add that I did not rush and was never rushed into surgery as an option. I tried PT for a few months first, and had a thorough diagnostic process with Dr. Bernas including x-rays, manual tests where he would move my hip/leg around, and an MRI with numbing and contrast. All of these things helped determine that I might be a good surgery candidate. Seriously can't thank him enough for helping me. (also shout out to Jordan Bergmann who was my post-surgery PT at the same facility, who helped me just as much!)

I have nothing but superlatives when describing Dr Bernas! He has performed rotator cuff surgery on both my shoulders with great results. He has also worked on my knees. He is an excellent choice for your medical needs.

I was very pleased with being able to get an appointment quickly after injuring my knee. I was impressed with having the X-rays and the MRI all done in the same building and immediate results of X-ray. Surgery was done with little pain during recovery. Every step was explained stating the pros and cons in regard to having or not having surgery to repair damaged knee. I highly recommend Dr. Bernas and thank him for a good job done.

I have a great respect for Dr. Bernas with whom I have met with 3x now, if my memory serves me right. He isn’t quick to want to rush into surgery, unless absolutely necessary. If other methodologies can be utilized to improve or heal the injured area, he will offer those avenues to the patient first. (In my opinion, this is exactly the kind of Specialist I want to be aligned with!! Because if he says you need surgery, there is no question in my mind that there are no other options. Because of how he has treated me with 3 rounds of therapies, I TRUST him inexplicably). With this being shared, I have some decisions to make. 1) Do I live with my shoulder as is which is far better than it once was? 2) Do I receive injections as a plan of care as needed as I continue to age? 3) Do I have the surgery with the possibility of it becoming even better, worse or remaining the same? I trust Dr. Bernas to help guide me toward a decision when I meet with him next as he is the most trustworthy specialist I’ve had the fortune of having. I am very grateful.

An amazing surgeon/Doctor! Very thorough and compassionate. Has the patients best interest at heart and wants to make sure the patient recovers well after surgery or an injury.I am so very happy to have him as my orthopedic Dr. & surgeon. Health is wealth! Thank you Dr. Bernas & P.A. for all you did & continue to do for me.