Dr. Richard Bernstein, MD
Dr. Richard Bernstein, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Hamden, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hartford Hospital and Yale New Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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9 Washington Ave Hamden, CT 06518Make an Appointment
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Dr. Bernstein is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven, a highly rated hospital.
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About Me
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The most important aspect of treating disorders of the hand and upper extremity is making an accurate diagnosis and then instituting the most conservative, least invasive and effective treatment algorithm. Most patients I see do NOT require surgery...read morebiography
Assistant Clinical Professor: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale University School of Medicine, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT.Attending Staff: Yale New Haven Hospital, The Hospital of St. Raphael. ...read more
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Pediatric Hand Surgery
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
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Harvard/brigham And Women's Hospital Boston Children's Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1992University Of Connecticut School Of Med
Residency Hospital, 1991Hartford Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1987University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1986Trinity College
Undergraduate School, 1982
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Learn more about medical license public record checkConnecticut Magazine Best Doctors, 2012
Best Doctors in New Haven, 2014
Best Doctors in Conneticut, 2013
Best Doctors in America, 1998
Connecticut Magazine Best Doctors, 2011
Best Doctors in America, 2005
Best Doctors in America, 1996
Best Doctors in Conneticut, 2015
Best Doctors in Conneticut, 2014
Chairman Scientific Exhibits Committee, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2005
Chairman, Residents and Fellows Conference, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2009
Best Doctors in Conneticut, 2012
Best Doctors in New Haven, 2015
Best Doctors in New Haven, 2013
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- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 29
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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