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Dr. Bernita Berntsen, MD

General Surgery*•Female•Age 61

General Surgery*

Dr. Bernita Berntsen, MD is a general surgery specialist in Shawnee, KS and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as University Of Kansas Hospital and Coffey County Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

Dr. Bernita Berntsen, MD

The University of Kansas Health System

7405 Renner Rd Shawnee, KS 66217

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(913) 588-1227

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(913) 588-1227

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Dr. Berntsen is affiliated with University Of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

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  • Explains Conditions Well
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    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Berntsen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Berntsen

4.8

21 ratings, 14 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Lynn A. – Jun 28, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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May 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Cordero – Mar 31, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Cathy – Jan 26, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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K from Topeka – Nov 07, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kathy A Russell – Nov 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Deborah A Hutchison – Sep 21, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Jun 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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JMP – Jan 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 16, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Topeka, KS – Feb 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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About Me

Biography

Dr. Bernita Berntsen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Shawnee, KS and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University...Read more

Specialties*

  • General Surgery

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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University of Kansas School of Medicine

Medical School, 1989

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Common Questions and Answers

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    What is Dr. Bernita Berntsen, MD's office address?

    Dr. Berntsen's office is located at 7405 Renner Rd, Shawnee, KS 66217. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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    Locations

    The University of Kansas Health System

    Ku Med West Asc7405 Renner Rd Shawnee, KS 66217
    1
    Medical Pavilion2000 Olathe Ste Pod Kansas City, KS 66160
    2
    Metabolic and Bariatric Care10700 Nall Ave Ste 102 Overland Park, KS 66211
    3

    Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield

    Coffey County Medical Center309 Sanders St Burlington, KS 66839
    4

    St Francis General & Bartrc Sgy

    Tallgrass General Vascular & Thoracic Surgery6001 SW 6th Ave Ste 220 Topeka, KS 66615
    5

    The University of Kansas Cancer Center

    Westwood Medical Pavilion and the Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Care Pavilion2650 Shawnee Mission Pkwy Westwood, KS 66205
    6

    University Health Urology Clinic

    The University of Kansas Hospital4000 Cambridge St # 1045 Kansas City, KS 66160
    7

    University Health Urology Clinic

    The University of Kansas Hospital10710 Nall Ave # 200 Overland Park, KS 66211
    8

    Affiliated Hospitals

    University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge St
    Kansas City, KS 66160
    Recipient of 30
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    Coffey County Hospital

    801 N 4th St
    Burlington, KS 66839

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    Stormont Vail Hospital

    1500 SW 10th Ave
    Topeka, KS 66604
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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