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Dr. Thomas Bernik, MD

Accepting New Patients

(24 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vascular Surgery

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1994)

Professional interests include: carotid stenosis, carotid artery surgery, peripheral angioplasty, and more.

350 Engle Street 3 East
Englewood, NJ 07631

(201) 894-3361

Dr. Thomas Bernik, MD is a vascular surgeon in Englewood, NJ specializing in vascular surgery. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1994 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Thomas Bernik, MD is affiliated with Englewood Health and MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF ENGLEWOOD PC.

Office Locations

Address:

350 Engle Street 3 East
Englewood, NJ 07631

Address:

350 Engle Street 2 East
Englewood, NJ 07631

Some issues Dr. Thomas Bernik, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

In The News

“We recently sat down with Thomas Bernik, MD, chief of vascular surgery at Englewood Health, to learn more.”—"Story from Englewood Health: Navigating the body's vascular system", NorthJersey, April 2019

“Those sharing that view included Dr. R. Eugene Zierler, a vascular surgeon at the University of Washington; Dr. Peter G. Kalman, director of peripheral vascular surgery at Loyola University Medical...”—"Cheney Set for Surgery to Repair Bulge in an Artery (Published 2005)", New York Times, September 2005

“On Saturday, Dr. Kent and another vascular surgeon, Dr. Thomas R. Bernik, chief of endovascular surgery at St. Vincent's Manhattan Hospital said in separate interviews that the six-hour length of...”—"Vice President Has Procedure for Aneurysms in His Knees", The Gadsden Times, September 2005

abdominal imaging	41
angioplasty	34
dialysis access procedures	159
doctor visit	461
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
minimally invasive procedures	47
pelvic imaging	67
stent placement (stenting)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	477
vascular procedures	869
X-rays	41

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	62
Hispanic	89
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	52
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	64
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

abdominal imaging	41
angioplasty	23
dialysis access procedures	110
doctor visit	467
endarterectomy	12
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41
minimally invasive procedures	40
neck surgery	12
pelvic imaging	75
stent placement (stenting)	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	585
vascular procedures	1020
X-rays	24

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	91
Hispanic	138
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	74
Less than 65	96

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	56
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

abdominal imaging	47
anastomosis	10
angioplasty	22
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
dialysis access procedures	130
doctor visit	409
excision	14
minimally invasive procedures	7
pelvic imaging	74
stent placement (stenting)	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	447
vascular procedures	811
X-rays	19

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	126
Hispanic	184
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	120
Less than 65	134

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	59
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

abdominal imaging	29
dialysis access procedures	10
doctor visit	240
endarterectomy	17
hospital care	89
inpatient care	89
minimally invasive procedures	21
neck surgery	17
pelvic imaging	28
stent placement (stenting)	9
ultrasound (sonogram)	234
vascular procedures	298

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	42
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	44
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	54
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

abdominal imaging	15
dialysis access procedures	35
doctor visit	432
endarterectomy	17
hospital care	147
inpatient care	147
minimally invasive procedures	28
neck surgery	17
pelvic imaging	14
stent placement (stenting)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	239
vascular procedures	337

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	47
Hispanic	38
Asian	14
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	88
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	50
Dementia	18
Cancer	10

abdominal imaging	87
dialysis access procedures	48
doctor visit	564
emergency care	19
endarterectomy	14
hospital care	398
inpatient care	398
minimally invasive procedures	78
neck surgery	14
pelvic imaging	86
stent placement (stenting)	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	566
vascular procedures	752

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	59
Hispanic	50
Asian	19
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	121
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	52
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

abdominal imaging	128
anastomosis	11
dialysis access procedures	130
doctor visit	582
emergency care	10
endarterectomy	11
hospital care	253
inpatient care	253
minimally invasive procedures	46
neck surgery	11
pelvic imaging	127
stent placement (stenting)	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	988
vascular procedures	1163

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	448
Black	62
Hispanic	69
Asian	31
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	150
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	46
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

abdominal imaging	129
dialysis access procedures	90
doctor visit	560
hospital care	219
inpatient care	219
minimally invasive procedures	43
pelvic imaging	128
stent placement (stenting)	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	1076
vascular procedures	1235
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

**Gender**
Male	376
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	527
Black	61
Hispanic	79
Asian	33
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	267
85 and over	156
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	46
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

abdominal imaging	379
dialysis access procedures	206
doctor visit	1317
endarterectomy	15
hospital care	485
inpatient care	485
minimally invasive procedures	65
neck surgery	15
pelvic imaging	378
stent placement (stenting)	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	2044
vascular procedures	2368

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Bernik, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas Bernik, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Englewood, NJ were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.

abdominal imaging	99
anastomosis	10
angioplasty	26
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
dialysis access procedures	103
doctor visit	562
emergency care	14
endarterectomy	14
excision	14
hospital care	211
inpatient care	211
minimally invasive procedures	44
neck surgery	14
pelvic imaging	109
stent placement (stenting)	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	741
vascular procedures	990
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13
X-rays	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Bernik, MD.

**Gender**
Female	202
Male	216

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	55
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	265
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	67
Other	7

**Age**
85 and over	80
75 to 84	145
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	143

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Bernik, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Bernik, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	11
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas Bernik, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1994. He completed residency at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers. He is certified by the Vascular Surgery (American Board of Surgery) and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1994)

Residency: Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers

Board Certification: Vascular Surgery (American Board of Surgery)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas Bernik, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Englewood Health

MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF ENGLEWOOD PC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Thomas Bernik, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Fidelis Care, AmeriHealth, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Oxford Health Plans, MHBP, Medicare, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Cigna, QualCare, GEHA, MVP Health Care, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellPoint, UnitedHealthcare, NALC, Clover Health, Nippon Life Insurance Co of America and APWU.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Thomas Bernik, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

MagnaCare

EmblemHealth

WellCare

Fidelis Care

AmeriHealth

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Oxford Health Plans

MHBP

Medicare

Medicaid

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Humana

Railroad Medicare

Cigna

QualCare

GEHA

MVP Health Care

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

WellPoint

UnitedHealthcare

NALC

Clover Health

Nippon Life Insurance Co of America

APWU

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas Bernik, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 24 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas Bernik, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Englewood, NJ.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.	$40,278 XENOSURE BIOLOGIC PATCH $20,686	XENOSURE $12,500	PRUITT F3 CAROTID SHUNT $4,434	HYDRO LEMAITRE VALVULOTOME $1,704	RESTOREFLO $409	Other $544
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$13,617 HawkOne $7,404	IN.PACT Admiral $4,735	Endurant $456	Plaque Excision $405	Valiant Captivia $322	Other $295
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$11,462 C3 Delivery System $3,490	EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $2,884	TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis $2,027	EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis $712	GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis $635	Other $1,714
Endologix, Inc.	$8,370 AFX $3,392	OVATION $1,978	$3,000
Silk Road Medical, Inc.	$5,752 ENROUTE 0.014 Guidewire $3,984	ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent $1,043	ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System $445	ENROUTE .014 Guidewire $167	ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit $113
Other	$12,485 HawkOne $3,625	Plaque Excision $1,631	OVATION $729	Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System $630	ENDURANT IIS $516	Other $5,353

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$37,309
Food and Beverage	$32,384
Travel and Lodging	$10,497
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$9,100
Education	$2,673

Biography

Dr. Thomas Bernik specializes in vascular surgery. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Bernik completed his residency training at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers. His areas of expertise include the following: thoracic outlet syndrome, bloodless medicine/transfusion-free surgery, and aortoiliac occlusive disease. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He accepts UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Bernik's distinctions include: Bergen Magazine Top Doctors; Castle Connolly Top Doctors New York Metro Area; and New York Magazine Best Doctors. Dr. Bernik speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Englewood Health. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Englewood, NJ.