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Dr. Nelson Bernardo, DO

Dr. Nelson Bernardo, DO

Cardiology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Nelson Bernardo, DO is a cardiologist in Washington, DC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bernardo has extensive experience in Interventional Cardiac Procedures. He graduated from University Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, University Of The East in 1986. He is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (33 reviews)

MedStar Health: Cardiology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Main Hospital

110 Irving St NW # 1 Washington, DC 20010
Telehealth available
(202) 577-7777

Dr. Bernardo is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Bernardo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bernardo

4.8

33 ratings, 28 with a written review
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Jan 07, 2025
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  • Explained conditions well
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Jan 06, 2025
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Oct 16, 2024
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Oct 14, 2024
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Sep 05, 2024
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Aug 19, 2024
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Jul 25, 2024
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Jun 12, 2024
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Apr 22, 2024
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Feb 12, 2024
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  • I felt respected
  • 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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Feb 02, 2023
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About Me

care philosophy

Nelson L Bernardo, MD, specializes in Interventional Cardiology. Dr Bernardo is the medical director of the Peripheral Vascular Laboratory at MedStar Heart Institute. He is also the director for Peripheral Intervention at the Cardiovascular Research...read more

biography

Nelson L. Bernardo, MD, specializes in Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Bernardo is the medical director of the Peripheral Vascular Laboratory at MedStar Heart Institute. He is also the director for Peripheral Intervention at the Cardiovascular Research...read more

  • Cardiology

  • Interventional Cardiology

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  • University Of The East/ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, University Of The East

    Medical School, 1986
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Dr. Bernardo is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    MedStar Health: Cardiology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Main Hospital

    MedStar Health: Cardiology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Main Hospital110 Irving St NW # 1 Washington, DC 20010
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • MedStar Washington Hospital Center

      110 Irving St NW
      Washington, DC 20010
      Recipient of 10
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

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