
Dr. Bernard grew up in Wall and Spearfish, South Dakota, and was thrilled at the opportunity to begin practice close to home after completing residency training in Colorado. She joined the Ophthalmology Department at Rapid City Medical Center in 2000, and cannot imagine being anywhere else.
She treats a broad spectrum of eye problems with special interests in cataract surgery, glaucoma and a variety of eyelid disorders. She has to look at the patient’s overall health, so the nice thing about Rapid City Medical Center is that there is access to a wide range of specialties and allows her team to care for all of their patients’ medical needs seamlessly.
She has four daughters and a husband who keep her very busy. As a family, they like to go snow skiing, camping and mountain biking. She also enjoys practicing yoga.
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Rapid City Medical Center Mt. Rushmore Road
2820 Mt. Rushmore RoadRapid City SD 57701
605-342-3280opens phone dialer Request Appointment
Services Provided
- Cataract Surgery
- Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
- Treatment for Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Eye Care
- Glaucoma
- Medical Retina Care
- Blepharoplasty Surgery
- Botox