Background & Specialties

Board Certification

* Diplomate, American Board of Surgery, 1973
* Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1975

Professional Background

* University of Michigan, 1959-60 University of Vermont, 1960-63, BA Honors
Zoology
Sigma Xi
* University of Vermont College of Medicine, 1963-67, MD Honors
AOA
CumLaude
Roche Award
Mosby Book Award
* Surgical Intern University of Pennsylvania Hospital, 1967-68
* Resident and Chief Resident in Surgery New York University Medical Center, 1968-72
* Resident and Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery New York University Medical Center, 1972-74
* Fellowships
National Institutes of Health
American Cancer Society, 1970-71

Teaching Appointments

* Assistant Professor (Plastic Surgery), New York University School of Medicine, 1972-86

Publications and Presentations

Dr. Bernard has presented his work in leading medical journals and at national plastic surgery meetings. Some of his recent publications/presentations include:

* Bernard, RW, ed. Surgical Restoration of the Aging Face (textbook) Butterworth-Heinemann, Boston, Ma.
* Current Trends in Skin Care and Chemical Treatment, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (Media Day)
* Sequential Facial Peels, Instructor, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
* Endoscopic Browlift, Instructor, Endoscopic Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
* Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy Reach to Recovery, American Cancer Society
* The Endoscopic Approach to the Forehead Aesthetic Unit, Emerging Technologies in Plastic Surgery, Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, New York University Medical Center
* Restoring the Youthful Eyelid, Annual Meeting, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Dallas, Texas
* Bernard, RW. The Sternomastoid-mandibular Trough: An Overlooked Aesthetic Unit, Aesth Surg Jour 2000; 20:205.
* Bernard, RW, Beran, SJ. Microdermabrasion. Aesth Surg Jour 2000; 20:238.
* 10 Preoperative Decisions for a Successful Facelift, More Than a Facelift Symposium, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Media Interviews:

* "Americas Vital Signs," CNBC, (Breast Augmentation)
* Asahi Television, Tokyo, Japan (Brow Lift)
* ABC News (Endoscopic Browlift)
* Better Homes and Gardens (Brow Lift)
* Cosmetic Surgery Times
* Foxnews.com (Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Surgery)
* Healthscout.com (Botox)
* "Joan Rivers Show" (Breast Augmentation)
* "Montel Williams Show" (Cosmetic Surgery)
* YM Young & Modern (Breast Reduction)
* Westchester County Times (Personal Profile)

Hobbies and Interests

Photography, fly tying, fly fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, travel