Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Steven Bernard
Title
Vice Chair, Education
Biography
Steven L. Bernard, MD, is a plastic surgeon at Cleveland Clinic. He was born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He received his medical training at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and went on to complete residencies in General Surgery, Plastic Surgery and fellowship training in Pediatric Plastic Surgery as well as Hand and Microsurgery through the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He was a part of the ground breaking Face Transplant done at the Cleveland Clinic. His special interests include breast surgery; micro surgery, cosmetic injectable fillers, such as hyaluronic acid; and Botox®. Additional interests include vein treatment (sclerotherapy), pediatric plastic surgery and cosmetic ear surgery (otoplasty).
Dr. Bernard has been board-certified in both general surgery and plastic surgery and has the certificate-added qualification in hand surgery. During this training, he was named an Allen Scholar and spent two years in microsurgical research. His many clinical interests include microsurgery reconstruction of the breast, hand surgery. As an innovator, he also pioneered an IV fluid system that avoids the use of sharp needles improving patient safety.
The first 10 years of his career were at MetroHealth Medical Center where served as Assistant Professor of Surgery at Case Western Reserve University and pioneered techniques to improve the outcomes of complex head and extremity trauma patients.
An invited lecturer at national and international medical meetings, Dr. Bernard has authored or co-authored more than 20 scientific papers and book chapters on plastic surgery topics, including hand infection management, total lip reconstruction, hand burns and trauma and prefabricated microsurgical flaps.
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Locations
- Fairview Hospital
- 18101 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44111
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- Strongsville Family Health and Surgery Center
- 16761 Southpark Center, Strongsville, OH 44136
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center & Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 1996
- Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center & Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 1995
- Residency: University Hospitals of Cleveland, 1993
- Medical Education: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 1986
- Undergraduate: Miami University, 1982
Board Certifications
- Surgery of the Hand: American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1999
- Plastic Surgery: American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1998
Professional Highlights
- Residency Program Director
- Assistant Professor of Surgery, Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University
Additional Training
Awards
- Annual Pastoral Care Award, 2003
- First Place, Ivy Society Annual Meeting, 1995
- First Place, Cleveland Surgical Society Research Contest, 1993
- Who’s Who in Health & Medical Services,1991
- Upjohn Achievement Award for Outstanding Hospital Achievement,1990
- William D. Holden Award in Surgery, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine,1986
Professional Memberships
Innovations & Patents
- Holds a patent for a needleless IV infusion system that improves safety for both patients and healthcare workers
- Developed innovations in reconstructive surgery that improve outcomes in microsurgical flap survival
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-01-07, Dr. Bernard has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
74 ratings, 8 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2026
With Dr Bernard everything was excellent. Not so much with nursing staff at Avon Cleveland Clinic Hospital
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Bernard. He has treated me for breast Implant replacement (after a mastectomy) as well as cosmetic procedures (Botox and fillers) and he is consistently warm, personable and professional in each and every interaction. And I feel like his technical skills are exceptional. He truly instills a sense of trust in me as his patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
I could not unmute my my microphone and Dr Bernard called on my phone to answer all of my questions. He is very caring and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Thank you Dr. Bernard!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr. Bernard and his staff are amazing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr. Bernard is the most capable, caring, trusted doctor I have met! Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
With a diagnosis, of course there is a degree of anxiety and maybe even fear. Dr. Bernard and his team were so solicitous and empathetic to my case. I was treated with respect and compassion, which was apparent even in email correspondence.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Dr. Bernard was excellent. Kind, technically proficient, and compassionate.