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Dr. Bernita Berntsen, MD

Dr. Bernita Berntsen, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Bernita Berntsen, MD is a general surgeon in Topeka, KS and has over 35 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 Stormont Vail Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

6001 SW 6th Ave Ste 220 Topeka, KS 66615

Make an Appointment

(785) 232-0444

Hospital Highlight

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

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Berntsen specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Berntsen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Berntsen

4.6

22 ratings, 15 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Bronson Campbell – Dec 18, 2024
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
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
Helpful
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
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sue Crawford – Aug 19, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Apr 15, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
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
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Christine M. in Topeka, KS – Dec 16, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Bernita Berntsen, MD is a general surgeon in Topeka, KS and has over 35 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 Stormont Vail Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Kansas School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

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Tallgrass General Vascular & Thoracic Surgery6001 SW 6th Ave Ste 220 Topeka, KS 66615
1

Practice

University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus1700 SW 7th St Topeka, KS 66606
2

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Sarcoma Center the University of Kansas Cancer Center10710 Nall Ave Overland Park, KS 66211
3

Practice

Office10700 Nall Ave Ste 102 Overland Park, KS 66211
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge St
    Kansas City, KS 66160
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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    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

    16% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Stormont Vail Hospital

    1500 SW 10th Ave
    Topeka, KS 66604
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    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

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis

    1700 SW 7th St
    Topeka, KS 66606
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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