Dr. Gail Bernard, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Rapid City, SD and has been practicing for 18 years. She graduated from Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota in 1996 and specializes in ophthalmology, cataract surgery, and more.Read her story
Rapid City Medical Center
2820 Mount Rushmore Rd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-3280
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- American Republic
- Assurant Health
- Avera
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Coventry Health Care
- First Choice Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
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Top Care Areas
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Eyelid Surgery
very high
more than 91% of peers
Pterygium
very high
more than 90% of peers
Glaucoma
very high
more than 90% of peers
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Dr. Bernard's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Bernard "I grew up in Wall and Spearfish, South Dakota, and was thrilled at the opportunity to begin practice close to home after completing residency in Colorado. I joined the Ophthalmology Department at Rapid City Medical Center in 2000 and I cannot imagine being anywhere else. I treat a broad spectrum of eye problems with special interests in cataract surgery, glaucoma, and a variety of eyelid disorders. I have to look at the patient's overall health, so the nice thing about Rapid City Medical Center is that we have access to a wide range of specialties. We are able to care for all of our patients' medical needs seamlessly. I have four daughters and a husband who keep me very busy. As a family, we like to go snow skiing, camping and mountain biking. I also enjoy practicing yoga."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Bernard "I believe in treating my patient, not just their eyes. Each patient is unique and I treat them that way. My staff and I try to create a friendly atmosphere to provide the best care for my patients."
5 Specialties
- Ophthalmology
- Cataract Surgery
- Cornea & External Diseases
- Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Ophthalmic Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- OphthalmologyAccredited by: American Board of Ophthalmology*
87 Conditions Treated
- Acute Endophthalmitis
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
- Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
- Astigmatism
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
- Bell's Palsy
- Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
- Benign Neoplasm of Eye
- Benign Tumor
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Blocked Tear Duct
- Brain Disorders
- Cancer
- Cataract
- Cataract Surgery Complications
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Chalazion
- Chorioretinal Scars
- Chronic Endophthalmitis
- Conjunctival Hemorrhage
- Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
- Corneal Diseases
- Corneal Ulcer
- Degenerative Disorders of Globe
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diplopia
- Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
- Drusen
- Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Dry Eyes
- Ectropion of Eyelid
- Endophthalmitis
- Entropion
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Cancer
- Eye Disease
- Eye Infections
- Eye Injuries
- Eyelid Disorders
- Eyelid Growth
- Eyelid Spasm
- Farsightedness
- Floaters
- Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
- Glaucoma
- Graves' Disease
- Headache
- Herpetic Keratitis
- Hypotony of Eye
- Iridocyclitis
- Keratitis
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Edema
- Macular Hole
- Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
- Migraine
- Nearsightedness
- Ocular Hypertension
- Optic Neuritis
- Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Presbyopia
- Progressive High Myopia
- Pterygium
- Purulent Endophthalmitis
- Retina Diseases
- Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinoblastoma
- Retinoschisis
- Sarcoidosis
- Senile Cataracts
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Strabismus
- Tear Duct Disorders
- Thyroid Disease
- Ulcer
- Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
- Vascular Disease
- Visual Field Defects
- Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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24 Procedures
- Anterior Vitrectomy
- Blepharoplasty
- Botox® Injection
- Cataract Removal Surgery
- Enucleation of Eye
- Excision of Chalazion
- Eye Examination
- Eye Procedure
- Eye Surgery
- Eyelid Surgery
- Glaucoma Surgery
- Glaucoma Treatment
- Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
- Laser Surgery
- Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
- Ocular Prosthetics
- Ocular Surface Reconstruction
- Pterygium Surgery
- Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
- Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
- Repair of Eye Laceration
- Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- University Of South DakotaUndergraduate School | Graduated 1992
- Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South DakotaMedical School | Graduated 1996
- Presbyterian St Lukes Transitional Year, Denver, CoInternship Hospital | Completed 1997
- University Colorado, Denver, CoResidency Hospital | Completed 2000
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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