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Dr. Richard Bernstein, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*MaleAge 64

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*

Dr. Richard Bernstein, MD is an orthopedic hand surgery specialist in Hamden, CT and has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus and Hartford Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Richard Bernstein, MD

Practice

9 Washington Ave Hamden, CT 06518
Telehealth services available

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(203) 865-6784
Telehealth services available

Accepting new patients

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Dr. Bernstein is affiliated with Hartford Hospital Hartford, a highly rated hospital.

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  • Explains Conditions Well
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Dr. Bernstein's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bernstein

4.7

184 ratings, 125 with a written review
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  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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John – Mar 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Mar 01, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Nov 28, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
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Nov 08, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Nancy – Aug 13, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Pete Dixon – Jul 06, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jim Maturo – Jun 09, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 27, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 24, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 22, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 20, 2023
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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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Leslie Samuels Jacobson – Apr 08, 2023
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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
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Apr 06, 2023
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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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Diane L – Mar 15, 2023
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What went well
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What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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Sharon – Mar 08, 2023
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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
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Frank - Guilford - Jan 19, 2023 – Jan 20, 2023
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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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Tom - Guilford – Jan 12, 2023
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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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Lucille R – Oct 22, 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
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Oct 13, 2022
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About Me

Care Philosophy

The most important aspect of treating disorders of the hand and upper extremity is making an accurate diagnosis and then instituting the most conservative,...Read more

Biography

Assistant Clinical Professor: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale University School of Medicine, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven,...Read more

Specialties*

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery
  • Pediatric Hand Surgery
  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery

Harvard/Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston Children's Hospital

Fellowship Hospital, 1992

University Of Connecticut School Of Med

Residency Hospital, 1991

Hartford Hospital

Internship Hospital, 1987

University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Medical School, 1986

Trinity College

Undergraduate School, 1982

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
  • Chairman, Residents and Fellows Conference, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2009
  • Best Doctors in New Haven, 2015
  • Best Doctors in Conneticut, 2013
  • Best Doctors in Conneticut, 2015
  • Best Doctors in New Haven, 2013
  • Best Doctors in America, 1998
  • Chairman Scientific Exhibits Committee, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2005
  • Connecticut Magazine Best Doctors, 2012
  • Best Doctors in America, 2005
  • Best Doctors in New Haven, 2014
  • Connecticut Magazine Best Doctors, 2011
  • Best Doctors in Conneticut, 2014
  • Best Doctors in Conneticut, 2012
  • Best Doctors in America, 1996

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    Dr. Bernstein's office is located at 9 Washington Ave, Hamden, CT 06518. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    Locations

    Practice

    Temple P. T. & Life Sciences9 Washington Ave Hamden, CT 06518
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    The Orthopaedic Group LLC469 W Main St Branford, CT 06405
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    Practice

    Office30 Commerce Park Ste 3 Milford, CT 06460
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    Practice

    Temple P.t. & Life Sciences2408 Whitney Ave Hamden, CT 06518
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      • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    Hartford Hospital

    80 Seymour St
    Hartford, CT 06102
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St
    New Haven, CT 06510
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    Bridgeport Hospital

    267 Grant St
    Bridgeport, CT 06610
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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