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Dr. Thomas Bernard, MD

Dr. Thomas Bernard, MD

Orthopedics*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Bernard, MD is an orthopedic specialist in Columbus, GA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital and Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

6262 Veterans Pkwy Columbus, GA 31909

Make an Appointment

(706) 324-6661

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Bernard is affiliated with Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital Phenix City, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bernard specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Bernard's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bernard

4.5

26 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
85%
85%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
12%
12%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Debra North in Carrollton , GA – Dec 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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LaGrange, GA – Dec 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jimi in Columbus, GA – Dec 08, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cynthia Wolters in Midland , GA – Dec 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 04, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Scott in Columbus, GA – Dec 01, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Felicia Wyckoff in Phenix city , AL – Nov 30, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Nov 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jerry Finney in Wetumpka, AL – Apr 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
13 people found this helpful
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John Morgan in Phenix City, AL – Aug 08, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Thomas Bernard, MD is an orthopedic specialist in Columbus, GA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities Jack Hughston...read more

  • Orthopedics

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  • University Hospital, University Of Saskatchewan, Canada

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Tulane University, Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Residency Hospital

  • United States Public Health Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • Tulane University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • Extradural sensory rhizotomy in the management of chronic lumbar radiculopathy: a minimum 2-year follow-up study., 1997

  • Atlas of Back Pain (Encyclopedia of Visual Medicine Series), 2002

  • The usefulness of electrical stimulation for assessing pedicle screw placements, 2000

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Locations

Practice

Hughston Clinic P.C.6262 Veterans Pkwy Columbus, GA 31909
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Practice

Hughston Clinic P.C.161 E University Dr Auburn, AL 36832
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital

    4401 Riverchase Dr
    Phenix City, AL 36867
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    13% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    View all patient feedback

  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside

    100 Frist Ct
    Columbus, GA 31909
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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