Dr. Matthew Bernard, MD
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Sports Medicine Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction | Male

24 reviews

Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics 2415 McCallie Ave Chattanooga, TN 37404 Get Directions

(423) 624-2696

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Care Philosophy

"We are here to preserve and restore walking in those who suffer from hip and knee pain." – Dr. Matt Bernard

Biography

Dr. Bernard has subspecialty training in hip and knee reconstruction, has authored multiple articles and has presented at local and national conferences. He is committed to alleviating pain in those with degenerative joint diseases of the hip and knee. As a native of California, he grew up water skiing and hiking in the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains. In high school, he played football and baseball; he ultimately finding his way to The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa as a pitcher. At Alabama, Dr. Bernard was a member of the 1997 team that played for the National Championship in the College World Series. Off the field, he earned bachelor's degrees in Chemistry and Biology plus a graduate degree in Exercise Physiology. He attended medical school at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. While he began the first few months of his postgraduate training at Tulane, Hurricane Katrina brought him back to Memphis to complete his surgery internship and orthopaedic residency at the Campbell Clinic in Memphis. In residency, he assisted in the care of the St. Louis Cardinals' triple-a affiliate serving as an on-site team physician. He left Tennessee for the adult reconstruction fellowship at Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA, where he was an Omega Grant recipient and served as a clinical instructor in their residency.

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Parkridge Medical Center

2333 McCallie Ave

Chattanooga, TN 37404

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2525 Desales Ave

Chattanooga, TN 37404

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Dr. Bernard's Performance

Trustworthiness
VERY GOOD
Explains condition(s) well
VERY GOOD
Answers Questions
EXCELLENT
Time well spent
VERY GOOD

Office & Staff Performance

Scheduling
EXCELLENT
Office environment
EXCELLENT
Staff friendliness
VERY GOOD
Average wait time
10 to 15 minutes

Patient Reviews (4)

-Kathy Broome in Chattanooga, TN | Jun 09, 2017

Dr. Bernard is the best. Very professional and courteous and just an overall nice doctor. You can tell that he really cares for his patients and goes above and beyond to make sure your surgery and recovery goes well. Highly recommend him.

-Richard Wistner | Feb 14, 2017

He is aswsome. He has replaced my left knee twice ( I fell and messed the first one up). His dedication is outstanding. He spends as much time with you as you need him to. I would highly recommend him.

-Paula M.S.K. in Hixson, TN | Jan 03, 2017

Thoroughness of evaluation. Surgical Skill and explanation to the patient and family. Ease of speaking with him and his assistants (who are all very knowledgeable and nice). After care of complicated and unusual total knee replacement.

-bookscape in Cleveland, TN | Aug 07, 2016

Dr. Barnard has always been thoughtful and thorough at my appointments. If I had a complaint, its that I usually have to wait an hour before getting in the back (not as big an issue in the Hixson office, but that is further out of my way.) His staff is great, too.

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Dr. Bernard says...

As a native of California, he grew up water skiing and hiking in the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains. In high school, he played football and baseball; he ultimately finding his way to The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa as a pitcher. At Alabama, Dr. Bernard was a member of the 1997 team that played for the National Championship in the College World Series. Off the field, he earned bachelor's degrees in Chemistry and Biology plus a graduate degree in Exercise Physiology.

He attended medical school at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. While he began the first few months of his postgraduate training at Tulane, Hurricane Katrina brought him back to Memphis to complete his surgery internship and orthopaedic residency at the Campbell Clinic in Memphis. In residency, he assisted in the care of the St. Louis Cardinals' triple-a affiliate serving as an on-site team physician. He left Tennessee for the adult reconstruction fellowship at Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA, where he was an Omega Grant recipient and served as a clinical instructor in their residency.

Dr. Bernard's Care Philosophy

"We are here to preserve and restore walking in those who suffer from hip and knee pain." – Dr. Matt Bernard

Dr. Bernard says...

Thank you for taking the time to review. We appreciate all feedback as our goal is to provide the best in patient care.

Dr. Bernard's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:

Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
Specializes in Sports Medicine Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction
Board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
No malpractice claims found
No sanctions found
No board actions found

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
What is a recognized doctor
Healthgrades Recognized Doctor designation identifies leading doctors who:
Are board certified.
Have not had their license surrendered or revoked since Healthgrades started collecting data in 2000.
Have no malpractice judgments, adverse arbitration awards, or monetary settlements for the last five years in the states in which Healthgrades can collect malpractice data.
Are free of state or federal disciplinary actions (sanctions) for the last five years.
Healthgrades updates the Recognized Doctor list quarterly based on board certification data. Healthgrades also receives sanction and malpractice data throughout the year, depending on how frequently the state medical boards release updates.
We remove a newly sanctioned doctor from the Recognized Doctor list as soon as we receive the information. However, it is important to note that malpractice information is publically available in only 14 states.
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You may want to use this information to start a discussion with the doctor about his or her history and specific ability to provide healthcare for you.
How far back does Healthgrades malpractice history go?
Healthgrades reports details of a doctor’s malpractice history when the doctor has at least one closed medical malpractice claim within the last five years, even if he or she no longer practices in that state.
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Healthgrades collects malpractice information from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact your quality of care. Sometimes multiple states report the same claim. If a provider practices in a state where data is unavailable, please reach out to your local state legislature to help make this data publicly available.
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A sanction, also known as a disciplinary action, is an action taken to punish or restrict a doctor who has demonstrated professional misconduct. Sanctions may be imposed by a state medical board, professional medical licensing organization, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
If my doctor has sanction history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?
If a doctor has a sanction, it does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor-quality doctor. Some sanctions are not related to medical care, and involve a doctor’s finances or administrative activities. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, we recommend that you evaluate the doctor’s sanction information and determine how severe or relevant you think the sanction cause and action were.
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Healthgrades reports state and federal sanctions from the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.
For which states does Healthgrades collect sanction history?
Healthgrades collects sanction history from all 50 U.S. states. Physicians with a disciplinary action in one state may move to another state where they have a clean record. Since Healthgrades painstakingly compiles disciplinary action information from all 50 states, Healthgrades website will show if a physician has a disciplinary action in more than one state.
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Board actions are non-disciplinary actions imposed upon a doctor based on a complaint investigation. A patient or medical colleague may file a complaint with that state medical board or professional licensing organization, which then investigates the complaint. Board actions are intended to ensure that a doctor is able to perform safe medical and health care tasks.
Types of non-disciplinary actions include an advisory letter, a corrective action agreement, a limitation or restriction on the medical or healthcare tasks a doctor can perform, or a voluntary agreement by the doctor not to practice. A board action can also include a termination of a corrective action agreement or voluntary agreement, which allows the doctor to return to full practice.
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How far back does Healthgrades non-disciplinary board action history go?
Healthgrades reports non-disciplinary board action history from for the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.
For which states does Healthgrades collect non-disciplinary board actions?
Healthgrades collects non-disciplinary board actions from all 50 U.S. states.

Board Certifications

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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Conditions Treated

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Bursitis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Limb Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
Pelvic Fracture
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Runner's Knee
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia

Education

Medical School
University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences
Internship Hospital
Tulane Orthopaedic Internship
Residency Hospital
Campbell Clinic Memphis,Tn
Fellowship Hospital
Stanford Adult Reconstruction Palo Alto,Ca

Languages Spoken

English

Memberships &
Professional Affiliations

International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, Member

Specialties

Sports Medicine Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction
Adult Orthopedic Surgery
Adult Rehabilitation Orthopedic Surgery
Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Joint Replacement & Reconstruction Orthopedics
Orthopedic Arthroscopy
Orthopedic Fracture Care
Orthopedic Hip Surgery
Orthopedic Knee Surgery
Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Pain Management
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

Procedures Performed

Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
Excision of Femur or Knee
Fracture Care
Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate