Bernita M. Berntsen, MD

Dr. Bernstein listened intently to me, and addressed my comments and concerns in a clear, concise and seemingly unhurried manner. I couldn't ask for a better Dr and so appreciate that we have this caliber of surgeon locally.

Dr. Bernita Mary Berntsen has demonstrated to me that I can trust her with my life. I consider myself so fortunate to have a surgeon with her skill and compassionate caring heart in Topeka. The one attribute I find in every profession I have come across - which results in excellence - is a love and passion for what one does. Dr. Berntsen has that quality. I highly recommend her. She takes the time to help you get well.

Dr. Bernstein was my bariatric surgeon, she is knowledgeable, takes time to listen to me, offers good advice and I feel like she cares about my well being. Highly recommend her for any medical care a person might need.

Dr Berntsen is an outstanding surgeon. She comes highly recommended by physicians because of her caring professional way of working with patients

I was scheduled for my second Hemorrhoidal Banding the day I met with Dr. Bernita Berntsen. Her nurse seemed confused as to what I was scheduled for and asked me if I was there for a recheck. I informed her I was there for my 2nd banding. She asked me to wait in the room while she found an appropriate room with a flat laying bed. A few minutes later Dr. Berntsen came into the original room I had been put in, with an incline exam table. She asked me if I was still experiencing bleeding and I answered not since a few days past the last banding. She then asked me if I wanted her to just check everything was ok or do I want her to look for and band, if found more hemorrhoids. She seemed very reluctant to do the procedure I was scheduled for. I told her since it had taken me so long to finally get the help I needed (30 years) and I was paying her for the visit anyway, I wanted her to do the procedure. She did the procedure but was not very careful and caused me considerable discomfort. … Even though my first specialist told me I would need at least 3 visits, Dr Berntsen said I was done unless I experienced bleeding again. I was confused by her reluctance to do the treatment and her lack of preparation in knowing what I was scheduled to see her for. She did not give a good impression, nor did her nurse.

I have had 2 surgeries performed by Dr. Burntsen and she is an excellent doctor. Very professional and to the point which I like. She will give you the time you need but also very efficient so need to be prepared with your questions when you go for the appointment. Both surgies went without a hitch. I would trust her with all my needs in her field of expertise.