Paul S. Bernstein, M.D., Ph.D.

good experience

I have already suggested to others about going to your clinic if they have eye problems, It is excellent and your doctors are very knowledgeable.

I'm very impressed and pleased with Dr. Bernstein.

I receive the best care at Moran.

I'm very grateful for modern medicine and my access to Moran Eye Center.

The fellow was great at explaining what he thought was happening, tests to make a definitive diagnosis, and then explaination of further treatment. Dr. Bernstein didn't actually spend that much time with me and spent most of his time criticizing the fellow.

Again, excellent staff! I was well taken care of.

i was well-satisfied with the way Dr. Bernstein examined me and explained my problem so that I could understand it.

We are always treated with the utmost respect at your center.

Dr. Bernstein is the best.

I often do recommend Dr. Bernstein

I felt that Dr. Bernstein and all the other medical professionals we dealt with during this visit were wonderful at helping us understand every part of our visit.

I feel like I am very good hands with Dr Bernstein.. He just does not talk!!! If I want to know anything, I have to ask the questions. My first surgery was over a year ago, and I just found out that the surgery was complicated??? I just thought it was a random Retina surgery.. I still don't know why I still have swelling? I asked Dr Bernstein why and he said it was due to the complications of the surgery.. My last surgery was 6 months ago?? I left the office very down and still scared..

Dr. Bernstein was caring and careful to explain any symptoms I could experience and what to do if they occur

The doctor who administered the laser treatments was very patient, kind and understanding when I had to have him stop several times due to the severe pain I was experiencing.

I have no complaints, only good things to say about the care I receive at Moran from the entire staff.

I have no doubt about Dr. Bernsteins capability. I just wish he were a little friendlier and talkative. This experience is frightening for me. I am on the younger end of macular degeneration scale. The experience when I am there is rigidly clinical. I just need a little more reassurance.

I have had to go on the internet to learn about Avastin. Neither the retinologist or his resident explained anything.

Awesome caring Doctor. Willing to go the extra mile.

I have recommended Dr. Bernstein and his staff to two of our friends and they were very happy with their experiences.

I really don't know what to say

I thought you could have deadened my eyes a little more. The difference between your office and the office in Alaska, Here I felt the needle and Alaska I didn't.

I honestly feel like family with some of the nurses. everyone takes great care of me. the physians take extra time to carefully clean my eyes before and after injections since I wear lash extensions. I really appreciate it.

I started with Dr Zhang, he referred me to Dr Berenstein when he left. all of the docs I have seen are amazing.

Paul Bernstein and his staff are excellent caregivers and are very professional and caring

I was very surprised when Dr. Bernstein said that I really didn't have Age-related Macular-degeneration. I am very happy with my improved vision though.

It was a wonderful experience. The staff were excellent.

Covered a lot information in a short period of time.

I would recommend Dr Bernstein... I have a lot of confidence in him, he knows what he is doing.. At first I wasn't sure he was very quite and reserved... But being his patience for the last 9 months he has become a lot friendlier, I feel very good about asking him questions.. He is a very good doctor!!!

Good experience. Dr. Bernstein is an excellent physician. He is very knowledgeable and was willing to answer all questions I had.

a very great place to go. very caring and professional

I have every confidence in Dr. Bernstein.

Great people.

Dr. Bernstein is a very good physician. His professional abilities are excellent and he is willing to listen. His interaction at times is somewhat distant/aloof, though he will discuss things with you if you initiate questions.

but I would not be fair myself unless I told them how overbooked and as a result we have ti sit and wait and wait.

Thanks to Dr Bernstein and his fellow for all they do!!!!

Before giving me my injection, the doctor put on gloves and then proceeded to do the computer work. I was worried that the gloves would get dirty and infect my eyes.

I had a very pleasant experience. Everyone was so kind and friendly. No one made me feel stupid for coming in.

I feel Dr Bernstein is one of the best in his field..

So much better!!!!

Dr. Bernstein is always warm, thorough, and informative.

After having 4 surgeries in a small amount of time I have gotten to know the Doctor.. I have a lot of trust in him, I would recommend him to others..

excellent experience and friendly and professional atmosphere

The end result with improvement shown when comparing the scans from last Dec. until now were encouraging. It was good to know the most of the fluid behind my left eye is gone. The vision problem now may be with the scar tissue and hopefully that will also improve.

good experience

I'm totally satisfied with the care provider.

I would definitely recommend him.

All Very Good!

Good

Dr Bernstein wanted the joint appointment with Dr. Creel so that he could go over the results of the test by Dr. Creel. He didn't provide time for questions during his visit. I thought there would be time after the tests to discuss the findings. When I finished the tests with Dr. Creel, I was told that I was finished and needed to come back in six months. I had no opportunity for questions.

This was the first time I felt like the doctor saw me like a person and not just another folder. I was scared about what was happening to me and I was crying. He actually took some time to reassure me that everything was okay.

I have shared my excellent experiences at the Moran with numerous friends back home in Chicago .

Of the variety of care providers I have seen, I was most comfortable in all respects with Dr. Bernstein.

Great people who work there, and they go out of there way to make your visit a pleasant one.

I was only with Dr. Bernstein for about five to ten minutes out of the four hours I was there, but I have tremendous confidence in him.

great place and people

The condition that I had was not explained to me though I was assured it did not threaten my vision. I had to rely on researching the diagnosis myself on line to find out what it was exactly and what to expect in the future.

The first time I did this survey I gave all 5's.. This is going to be my 3rd surgery in 3 months and I still don't know what is going on with my eye.. I don't even know what part the retina plays in my vision?? For his friendliness I believe he is probably as friendly as Surgeons get, they way of thinking is way above the normal person.. He told me my condition and I don't have a clue what letter it starts with.. I ask him why the 2 surgeries have not worked and he said just bad luck..

I WOULD HAVE LIKED FOR THE DR TO TAKE THE TIME TO CHECK MY "GOOD EYE" FOR MY OWN PEACE OF MIND, BUT I DIDN'T EVEN DARE ASK. THIS IS LIFECHANGING TO ME, AND I FELT AS IF HE COULD HAVE CARED LESS. I FELT SUPID FOR THE QUESTIONS THAT I DID ASK.

Dr. Berstein just awesome. The previous intern (Dr. Batar) was great as well.

Dr Bernsttien is fantastic and I have and will continue to recommend others to see him.

good

good experience

Seriously I can't say enough good things about Moran and Dr. Bernstein's surgical and follow-up care. I was very, very fortunate to have him 'on-call' that weekend and will be forever grateful for his care and help.

No bad experience with the care providers. I suggest that an n/a column be added here. My visit was a follow-up for an injection. A number of the above questions did not apply. Explanations of my condition, treatment, etc., were clearly given by Dr. Bernstein on my initial visit.

I did not feel rushed and appreciated the explanation given to me.

All good

Actual exam was rushed and perfuntory.

best care anywhere!

Dr. B is my hero... I would totally recommend him. He is always so friendly, remembers me and treats me with respect. Please tell him thank you AGAIN for all he has done for my eye care... and I will look forward to my yearly check up... unless something comes up sooner.

The nurses and assiants were great.. I also want to make sure the anesthesia doctor was very comforting.. Great personality!!

The PA was great. Dr. Bernstein however gave me a name of what was wrong and why what had happened so far had happened but didn't tell me anything I could do to help with the situation or what to watch for. The person who showed me the way back out of the clinic told me more of what to watch for then he did. I realized what was really going on when I got home and researched it. I would have asked some questions if he had been more clear,

am very glad things worked out the way they did and Dr. Bernstein was on call the day came into Moran. He provided excellent care and I had complete confidence in him.

Dr Bernstein is excellent in all aspects!

I was disappointed with Dr. Bernstein's care. Dr. Crum had recommended him. It seemed he never had looked into my records and didn't know a thing about me. The only "test" he did was to have pictures taken of my macula. Previous tests had shown there wasn't a problem there. He never commented on Dr. Crum's recommendation for treatment. I had to bring it up, and then all he had to say was that I could do the treatment "if I wanted to." I basically was at the Moran for 3 hours and all he had to say was that he would turn me back over to Dr. Crum. He had suggested re-doing one test that had come back abnormally, but suggested doing it in a year. He showed no concern that my eyesight has been diminishing quite quickly.

I have seen retinitis pigmentosa specialist all over the country. I stick with Dr. Bernstein for a reason.

For my first appointment I had Dr. Bernstein. Totally excellent in all respects. For my second appointment I had a different Doctor. Not nearly as informative.

still had eye pain I felt it wasn't address at my visit. Just passed me to another doctor.

I love efficient and quick, but I also like to be kept informed. My needs are always met at the Moran. I have recommended the Center to friends who have WMD.

ALL GOOD

No gloves worn during exam, When touching my eye or face.

Its just so busy and so many people

My situation was of the critical nature and all who were involved were outstanding - even those who worked in the pharmacy had to stay late to take care of me

I was very disappointed in my appointment and my daughter who is a nurse agreed with me. Yes, I wood like for them to find a cure for retinitis but I would also like to know if there is anything that can help save my vision.

I am very fortunate to have whatever eyesight I have remaining in my old age in the hands of Dr. Bernstein. I mentioned, as I was through with my initial treatment, that I felt that I was in "Good Hands". I should have said Excellent Hands.

Excellent!

PA asked me a question that he should have known. End of day visit and it became rushed. I had to ask if I needed to keep using the eye drops.

I have the highest confidence in Dr. Bernstein. None of these questions relate to how I perceive his skill level nor my level of confidence in the care he provides. For these he would have a 5+ every time!

I wouldn't see anyone other than Dr. Bernstein.

The long wait to finally see Dr. Bernstein for a total of maybe five minutes was not acceptable--I had made my appointment several months in advance.

He has too many patients. Given the importance of the research done there and the clinic itself, I will stay with this provider. But the "bedside manner" is not great.

wait time inexcusably long

All were good

Dr. Bernstein was outstanding.

Competency: Good. Manners: Not so good. 1) The final procedure was to have taken 45 min beginning at 1:00pm. The Dr. didn't show until about 3:00pm. We finished at 3:15pm. Things happen. But, no explanation was given or apology offered. Nothing was said. The patient will almost always accept the reason given, but say something. Saying nothing confirms that to the Dr. the delay meant nothing, and infers that to the Dr. the patient also means nothing. 2) When the patient's spouse is introduced, shake his/her hand.

Dr Ambati did an excellent job. I had no pain and my vision is greatly improved.

Maybe he was just having a bad day but Dr. Berstien seemed to be a little more aloof and indifferent than usual. I wish he was a little more engaging. I don't know what questions to ask. Sometimes I feel like cattle being shuffled through.

only thing I found wrong was I had to ask questions to get all the information of what I needed to do and not do after the procedure. I am the type that needs it said clearly what ineed to do and not do.

Paul is a very good doctor and I have recomended his services to others.

Dr. Bernstein and staff are very friendly and proficient, recommend them highly.

I will definitely continue to visit and recommend others as well.

I feel like my doctor is a good doctor, however, I feel like he didn't spend too much time with me. He just wanted to move on to the next person. Also, I had to have a resident dilate my eyes and then the doctor came in right after and did the same thing. My eyes are very sensitive and it hurt to have that exam done twice in a row.

Good experience

No response concerning my comments about further loss of peripheral vision. It's an old problem, so I had to assume nothing can be done for this. It concerns me though and would like to know what the future will bring. MD did say all is stable and that is what he is looking for, regarding retinopathy.

The Doctor and support Staff were outstanding.

Dr. Bernstein is the very best!

High quality service!

I didn't get an explanation of the results of the dye test and nothing was said about medications. It was "as usual". I have great confidence in Dr. Bernstein and know if there is something I need to know he will tell me. I don't always know the right questions to ask.

I have recommended your clinic to other folks. I was very impressed with the professional treatment by all contacted.

I have already recommended Dr. Bernstein to others and they have visited and have had good experiences.

I have told people about your care and about how good all the people are.

I would like to have heard more about the plans the doctor has for my eye or what he thinks are the chances I will see again. (or maybe it's best I don't know at this time?)

I would give 4's to the resident and 5's to the doctor.

Outstanding!

I will certainly recommend Moran to any and all patients that I come in contact with that may need to be seen in this capacity.

Dr Bernstein is the best. I thank him and the Moran every day for restoring my vision.

GAVE AN HONEST CONCISE EVALUATION OF MY SITUATION

He knows his stuff but is not a very sympathetic person. For example, "you will never regain vision in that part of your eye" ... very matter-of-fact, no sympathy. Oh well ...

Always Great, new students are better than last year.

Doctor B did not do a terrific job of explaining how many treatments and time would/could be involved in returning my vision to normal.

GREAT

Excellent

Would highly recommend this facility as a referral.

perhaps the backup of patients had an impact. The physician may feel the outcome of treatment may depend on the next step. I left feeling this was my last choice to fix my sight problem whether or not it worked. I don't want false hope but reality.

Dr. Bernstein was perfect. He answered all our concerns and gave excellent directions. Could have not been better in all aspects. The entire staff were very professional and organized.

I am so grateful for the care I have received from the doctors at the Moran. Especially from Dr Bernstein. He has explained anything and everything I have asked. ( and often times that was a tall order) But I have never felt less than "important" when in his care.

A very informative and courteous staff. The wait to see the Dr.was excessive without explanation for delay.

The Dr. is always busy and does take the time to answer questions and talk you through the events. I tend to actually get more info from the other staff members during procedures that help shape my conversation with the Dr. so time with him is minimized, which in my opinion is a good thing. Having a staff who is willing to talk to you about there observations and theories and then using those in dialog with the Dr. is helpful and likely saves time on both parties.

very good

Good

This visit was a follow-up primarily to address additional questions that have arisen since a previous visit. I felt that Dr. Bernstein was much friendlier and willing to listen that he had been on previous visits. I left this visit feeling much better informed and more like a person than I had previously felt. As a result of the general good care and information I have received from all my visits to the Moran Eye Center, I have urged a friend to consider visiting this facility for attention to a long-standing problem with his vision and that of his wife.

Dr. Bernstein is very business-like. Although, he seemed very knowledgeable, there is a wish on my part for more warmth in his interactions with patients. There were instances when I felt like an object rather than a person. I suppose that is simply his personality. Humanism is a quality that is much needed and highly desirable in the medical world. I missed it in my visit with Dr. Bernstein.

excellent experience

He doesn't say much. But others do.

Apart from the long wait to see Dr Bernstein, everything else was fine. He is a great Doctor

Dr. Bernstein is a fantastic doctor, he has helped me through a lot of eye problems. He is very personable, concerned, and has always given me the best of care. I realize he is in great demand, but I do hope that he will be at that clinic for a long time. I give my thanks for all he has done for me

I have already recommended several people to both Dr. Ambati and Dr. Bernstein.

Care provider asked a lot of detailed questions and really got specific. I was asked questions that I had never been asked before which I really appreciated. Care provider also gave me feedback about my situation that I have never received before. Care provider was wonderful.

He expedited the process for him to see my daughter

Dr. Bernstein isn't the most personal Dr. When it came to a particular problem I never fully understood what was going on, but I trusted the Doctor.

The Dr and others were great. Although a painful experience and through much double checking I feel they were very thorough and feel positive about the results.

Very good.

Well done; professional during the visit

I waish he could provide more answers regarding my symptoms. But he is an excellent provider.

We were impressed with the provider

Dr Bernstein is the best!

Very business like, dose the injection and little interaction. That's okay because I know his work is top.

A bit concerned that more informaton wasn't shared - only gave information that was specifically asked for.

DR: BERNSTAIN IS A VERY PROFESSIONAL PERSON WITH ETHICS AND PRINCIPLES. I FEEL COMFORTABLE WHEN HE IS TREATING MY EYE ISSUE AND AS A PERSON.

I always have had a good experience with Dr. Bernstein and the med students.

I felt the provider was a little rushed. However, it was explained to me that he had been out of the clinic and was trying to catch up with his patients. I would have like a little more time with him.

I have confidence in Dr. Bernstein and I'm quite certain it wasn't his fault that I had to wait 2 1/2 hours. However, a mention of concern by him about that fact would have impressed me. I don't really care that much about the personality of the doctors I see, but I've been to other doctors who expressed concern about how long I waited whether it was their fault or not. Also, when he finally came into the examination room he had no idea why I was there and thought I was a new patient even though it was he who examined me on my previous appointment and told me to come back in a month.

Dr Bernstein care was excellent

I have always had wonderful communication, reassurance, and concern over my condition. , I have left feeling much better than when I arrived for my appointment.

i would have like to have received more information on my current statis and a review of what I can continue to do to help my situation.

Thank you! Your concern....your patience, your sincerity ...... we cannot thank you enough!

Excellent!!

Dr. Bernstein may have been too busy for any discussion of my problem.

very good

I would never go to another Eye Doctor unless it was something that either Dr. Zabriskie or Dr. Berstein could not take care of.

As mentioned, the people are great, but I get the feeling that they are being really pushed to see as many patients as possible (not their fault - maybe an executive decision?).

I am disappointed that I have to go back for a third visit because the doctor still isn't sure if there is a tear in the retina. Because of the limited choice of appointment times and the distance from my home, transportation is especially time consuming. The expense of the visits is adding up, and it is quite an uncomfortable exam. However, I have confidence in this care provider and feel that he is giving me the best treatment possible.

very good

Dr. Bernstein inspires confidence. I actually look forward to my appointments.

I was treated very well

Sorry, but I would never subject anyone to what I experienced. It's not just one bad day. It's two previously appointed dates.

good