Dr. Christopher Bernard, MD, Omaha, NE | Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon

About Dr. Christopher Bernard

Chris Bernard, MD, is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of shoulder, elbow and knee injuries. His practice focuses on sports medicine, with expertise in complex shoulder and elbow conditions, overhead throwing athletes, shoulder arthroplasty, and athletic knee injuries. His clinical interests include shoulder instability, rotator cuff and labral injuries, shoulder arthritis, throwing-related shoulder and elbow injuries, ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries and reconstruction ("Tommy John" surgery), ACL injuries, meniscus injuries, and cartilage restoration. He provides individualized, evidence-based care with the goal of helping patients return to the sports, activities and lifestyles they enjoy. Dr. Bernard's passion for sports medicine is rooted in his own experience as a lifelong baseball player. During his orthopedic surgery residency, he gained experience caring for athletes from the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals. He subsequently completed his fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at Wake Forest University, where he was involved in the care of NCAA Division I collegiate athletes. These experiences have given him a broad perspective on caring for athletes at all levels, from youth and recreational athletes to collegiate and professional competitors. Dr. Bernard is actively involved in academic medicine and orthopedic research. He has authored or co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed publications in leading orthopedic and sports medicine journals. His research interests include overhead throwing athletes, UCL injuries and reconstruction, cartilage restoration, meniscus injuries, shoulder instability, shoulder arthroplasty, and ACL injuries. He is committed to advancing sports medicine through research, education, and the application of evidence-based treatment to patient care.

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Popular visit reasons

Arthritis

Foot Consultation

Foot Injuries

Hip Replacement Surgery

Pain Management Consultation

Sports Injury

Total Shoulder Replacement

X-ray

Arthritis

Foot Consultation

Foot Injuries

Hip Replacement Surgery

Office location

Lakeside Orthopedic Center of Exellence

16940 Lakeside Hills Plaza, Omaha, NE 68130

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Education and background

Practice names

CHI Health Clinic

Board certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education and training

Medical School - University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Wake Forest University, Fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
University of Kansas Medical Center, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1578185203

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What practice does Dr. Christopher Bernard work with?

Dr. Christopher Bernard works with CHI Health Clinic.

Where is Dr. Christopher Bernard's office located?

Dr. Christopher Bernard's office is located at 16940 Lakeside Hills Plaza, Omaha, NE 68130.

Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Bernard have?

Dr. Christopher Bernard is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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Dr. Christopher Bernard frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Foot Consultation, Pain Management Consultation, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Christopher Bernard on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Christopher Bernard speak?

Dr. Christopher Bernard speaks English.

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