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Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD

Accepting New Patients

(Michael Bernstein, MD)

(10 Ratings)

Specializes in: Plastic Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

Professional interests include: breast reconstruction, cosmetic treatments, rhinoplasty

1027 Bellevue Avenue Suite G25
St. Louis, MO 63117

(314) 617-2000

Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD is a plastic surgeon in St. Louis, MO specializing in plastic surgery. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD is affiliated with SSM Health, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton, SSM Health DePaul Hospital, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, SLUCare Physician Group, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital and SSM HEALTH CARE GROUP.

Office Locations

1027 Bellevue Avenue Suite G25
St. Louis, MO 63117

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1225 S. Grand Boulevard Second Level
Saint Louis, MO 63104

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4801 Linwood Boulevard Kansas City Vamc (589)
Kansas City, MO 64128

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6420 Clayton Road
Saint Louis, MO 63117

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Some issues Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD can help you with:

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.

There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.

Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:

Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is any surgery done to change the shape and structure of the nose. It is commonly done for cosmetic purposes, but it may also be done to reduce breathing difficulties. Surgery may include any part of bone or cartilage of the nose. In some cases, cartilage is transplanted from the ear or rib to augment the nose.

Rhinoplasty may be done for reasons that are primarily about appearance, such as:

Changing the shape or size of the nose to better fit the proportions of the face
Lifting a downward tilt at the tip of the nose
Adjusting an asymmetrical nose
Closing unusually large nostrils
Reconstructing a nose that has been damaged after trauma.

Rhinoplasty may also be done to correct a deviated septum or other breathing impairment. In that case, the nasal structure is adjusted so that airflow is increased to a comfortable level.

Typically, rhinoplasty is only performed on adults because kids' and teens' faces are still growing and changing. After a rhinoplasty, healing will take 1-2 weeks, but subtle shifts in the face and occasional swelling can last up to a year.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD treated as a plastic surgeon in St. Louis, MO during 2012 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	250

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD treated as a plastic surgeon in St. Louis, MO during 2013 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	271
plastic surgery procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	11
tissue transfer	11
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	23
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	213

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	15
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	254

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	30
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	233

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	20
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	207

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	16
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	22
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	174

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	12
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	233

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	50
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	186

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	116

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	104

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD treated as a plastic surgeon in St. Louis, MO were diagnostic procedures, reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	203
plastic surgery procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	11
tissue transfer	11
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	72
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	20
85 and over	10
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	35

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	10
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Drug Enforcement Administration Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs Missouri State Board of Registration and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery Drug Enforcement Administration Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs Missouri State Board of Registration

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

SSM Health

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton

SSM Health DePaul Hospital

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

SLUCare Physician Group

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

SSM HEALTH CARE GROUP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD from all over the web to help you find the right in St. Louis, MO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael L. Bernstein, MD, PHD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AXOGEN	$913 AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $551	AxoGuard Nerve Protector $257	AxoGuard Nerve Connector $105
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$881 MATRIXORTHOGNATHIC $219	TRUMATCH $204	MATRIXMANDIBLE $146	XCM Biologic Tissue Matrix $114	MATRIXMIDFACE $111	Other $88
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$536 CODMAN CERTAS $114	NEURAGEN NERVE GUIDE $93	Flowable $55	INTEGRA FLOWABLE WOUND MATRIX $52	$222
KLS Martin L.P.	$489 $489
Kerecis Limited	$485 Kerecis Omega3 Marigen $304	Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose $181
Other	$2,558 NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $703	NATRELLE $385	Apligraf $229	ARTOURA Breast Tissue Expander $206	MENTOR CPX 2 Breast Tissue Expander $135	Other $898

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,863

Biography

Dr. Michael Bernstein is a plastic surgery specialist in Saint Louis, MO and Kansas City, MO. Dr. Bernstein is rated highly by his patients. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Bernstein include cosmetic treatments, breast reconstruction, and rhinoplasty. His hospital/clinic affiliations include SSM Health DePaul Hospital, SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton, and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis. His practice in St. Louis, MO is open to new patients as reported by Yext. Dr. Bernstein studied medicine at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Bernstein completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan.