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Dr. Gail Bernard, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Dr. Gail Bernard, MD
4.5 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. Gail Bernard, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Rapid City, SD.
Dr. Gail Bernard, MD
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Dr. Gail Bernard, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Rapid City, SD
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Gail Bernard, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Rapid City, SD.

About

Dr. Bernard graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at University Colorado, Denver, Co.Dr. Gail Bernard, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Rapid City, SD and has 28 years experience. Dr. Bernard currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Chadron Community Hospital and Health Services and Monument Health Spearfish Hospital. Dr. Bernard has experience treating conditions like Tear Duct Disorders, Dry Eyes and Lacrimal Gland Disorder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bernard received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Bernard's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bernard is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Blepharitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Stye
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Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blindness
Cataract Surgery Complications
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Endophthalmitis
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eye Disease
Eye Injuries
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eye Trauma
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Growth
Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Graves' Disease
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Cataract
Keratoconus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Monofixation Syndrome
Nearsightedness
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinoschisis
Scleral Ectasia
Shingles
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Tonic Pupil
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vertical Heterophoria
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Botox® Injection
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Enucleation
Enucleation of Eye
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Treatment
Goniotomy
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Laser Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Tear Duct Surgery
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • Avera
  • Medicare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Humana
  • HealthPartners
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • GEHA PPO
  • Health Net
    Tricare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • American Republic
  • Medicaid
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Thrivent Financial
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • WellPoint
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • Assurant Health
  • First Choice Health
  • Optima Health

Locations

  1. 1 Rapid City Medical Center Independent Lab
    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701
  2. 2 J. Geoffrey Slingsby MD PC
    1640 Highway 20, Chadron, NE 69337
  3. 3 Chadron Community Hospital and Health Services
    825 Centennial Dr, Chadron, NE 69337
  4. 4 Black Hills Urgent Care LLC
    120 E Michigan St, Spearfish, SD 57783

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Sep 01, 2024
I have been treated by Dr. Bernard for several years now. She is always professional and has continued to look for and implement new ways to do my injections so that there is less pain.
— Sep 01, 2024
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About Me

Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Presbyterian St Lukes Transitional Year, Denver, Co
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Colorado, Denver, Co
    2000
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gail Bernard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bernard's profile.

Dr. Bernard frequently treats the following conditions: Tear Duct Disorders, Dry Eyes and Lacrimal Gland Disorder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gail Bernard, MD is affiliated with Chadron Community Hospital and Health Services and Monument Health Spearfish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gail Bernard, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Chadron Community Hospital and Health Services

    825 Centennial Dr, Chadron, NE

  • Monument Health Spearfish Hospital

    1440 N Main St, Spearfish, SD