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Steven H. Bernstein Jr., M.D. — Physician
Biography
Dr. Bernstein is a 1995 graduate of Brown University Medical School. After finishing his Orthopaedic residency at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, he completed an Orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship at Washington University where he was assistant team physician for the St. Louis Rams, Blues, and Cardinals. He maintains his affiliation with the St. Louis Cardinals and travels to Jupiter, Florida to provide medical coverage for the team during spring training.
Dr. Bernstein came out of his fellowship in 2001 and practiced for three years in Silver Spring, Maryland. He moved to Chevy Chase to join Summit Orthopedics in August, 2004. Dr. Bernstein practices general orthopedic surgery with a focus on sports related injury. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery involving the knee, shoulder, and ankle. He has particular interest in shoulder instability, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, cartilage injury, patellar instability, and meniscal repair.
Dr. Bernstein was born in St. Louis. Missouri. He currently resides in Chevy Chase, Maryland with his wife Carolyn and their three sons, Henry, Jack, and Will. In his spare time he enjoys playing squash and golf.
Dr. Bernstein's Postoperative Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy Protocols
- Achilles Tendon Repair Rehabilitation Protocol
- ACL Rehabilitation Protocol
- Arthroscopic Acromioplasty Rehabilitation Protocol
- Arthroscopic Anterior Shoulder Stabilization Rehabilitation Protocol for Physical Therapy
- Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair Rehabilitation Protocol
- Arthroscopic Partial Medial Meniscectomy Rehabilitation Protocol
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Rehabilitation Protocol for Physical Therapy
- Arthroscopic SLAP Repair Rehabilitation Protocol
- Open Reduction Internal Fixation of the Ankle Rehabilitation Protocol
Dr. Bernstein's Instructions After Surgery
Areas Of Expertise
Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery of the Knee and Shoulder
Fracture Care
ACL Reconstruction and Revision
Knee Cartilage Injury and Restoration
Meniscus Repair
Patellar Instability
Rotator Cuff Repair
Shoulder Instability
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Medical Degree
Brown University Medical School; Providence, RI
Residency
University of Maryland Medical System/Shock Trauma Center; Baltimore, MD
Fellowship
Sports Medicine Fellowship at Washington University / Barnes Hospital; in St. Louis, MO affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals, Rams, and Blues.
Washington University Athletics
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Professional Associations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Major Accomplishments
Administrative Chief Resident, University of Maryland
Classified as “Outstanding”, Brown Medical School
Dartmouth Hitchcock Foundation Grant Recipient
Publications in American Journal of Sports Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Bethesda Chevy Chase Surgery Center
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Suburban Hospital
Surgery Center of Chevy Chase
Affiliated Surgery Centers
Bethesda Chevy Chase Surgery Center