Summary

Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare:I wanted to be a doctor from the age of three when I had pneumonia. My doctor had made me feel better, and I wanted to help people feel better. I pursued specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to practice medicine holistically. As a physiatrist here at WellSpan, I feel gratified by the opportunity of working with an interdisciplinary team of highly qualified professionals in Rehabilitation, Behavioral Health, the Center for Mind Body Health, and Nutrition just to name a few. I enjoy empowering patient in lifestyle change and in taking personal responsibility for their healing process. What I want my patients to know about me:I am a Reiki, meditation and Colorpuncture practitioner with extensive training in mindfulness, introspective and relaxation practices. I am training in Lifestyle Medicine and practice healthy eating, exercise, stress and sleep management, avoiding risky substances and positive social connections. My ultimate goal is to use my integrative health background to impact population health for chronic spine pain patients through patient education for self-care and wellness. I love the dynamics of group instruction and interaction. I hope to return soon to offering Shared Medical Appointments for chronic spine pain patients. What I do when I'm not seeing patients:When I am not seeing patients you may find me teaching or taking a hot yoga class or enjoying cultural dance. You may find me combining my love of art and music while figure drawing at First Friday Jazz. I love to teach and share healthy lifestyles through writing self-help books, recording videos and audio. You may catch me doing health lectures for NAACP York Branch or York Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. You may see me mentoring junior or senior high school students with my sorority sisters, rite of passage society or as a community volunteer. You may catch me out on a hot date with my husband.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 48 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Johns Hopkins Univ School of Medicine
  • 10 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

WellSpan Physiatry - York

228 Saint Charles WayYork, PA 17402
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.6 
48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
York , PAWHITE HALL , MDHummelstown , PAHershey , PA
Med School: Howard Univ College of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Deborah L Bernal

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • GEHA
  • HealthPartners
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Deborah L Bernal has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Deborah L Bernal has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Pain
  • EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Injury
  • Nerve Damage
  • Prosthetics
  • Rehabilitation
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery Recovery

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

Deborah L Bernal holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania. They are board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Johns Hopkins Univ School of Medicine in 1986.

Residency

Completed their residency at Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore in 1986.

Medical School

Graduated from Howard Univ College of Medicine in 1983 and Howard Univ in 1978.

NPI Number

Deborah L Bernal's NPI number is 1609936202.

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