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Jacqueline T. Bernard, M.D., FAAN (she/her)

Accepting new patients

  • Professor of Neurology, School of Medicine

Expertise

  • Neurology

Special focus

  • Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology

Locations and contact

I see patients at

About me

Dr. Bernard sees patients at the MS Center at OHSU. Dr. Bernard’s interests include treating aggressive MS and NMO ( neuromyelitis optica), studying cognitive dysfunction in MS and caring for women with demyelinating disorders across the reproductive lifespan. Dr. Bernard has participated in numerous clinical trials and has a special interest in Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) in neurological disorders.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1984, Rush Medical College

  • Residency

    • 1984-1985 Internship, Internal Medicine

  • Certifications

    • 1991 American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Memberships and associations:

  • Fellow, American Academy of neurology
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (166 Ratings, 53 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. A wonderful, caring professional.

  2. I've seen Dr. Bernard for a few years now and this is the calmest she's ever been and the most cooperative she's ever been. So I was very pleased. I was thinking about changing, but I guess I will not. I'll stay with her. Thanks.

  3. Dr. Bernard is kind and always looking for solutions. In this case, the disease is incurable but she still strives to improve quality of life to the best of her ability.

  4. My provider listened and considered my wants and needs for MY life with options that correspond. I sincerely appreciate that.

  5. I have been a patient of Dr. Bernard for quite a few years now. She has always taken plenty of time to listen to me, answer questions and let me know how I'm progressing with my treatment.

  6. Dr. Bernard always spends enough time with me to understand current challenges and options for treatment.

  7. Gold-standard, confidence-inspiring care.

  8. I came to see Dr. Bernard seeking a second opinion for my condition. She was extremely thorough in her assessment. She listened and responded with skill and empathy. I left knowing I was in the best of hands.

  9. Very good

  10. This was by far the most in depth neurological appt I've had. She ordered lab work and tests to get to the bottom of what I've been dealing with. It might not be what I thought it was, but I feel confident knowing every stone has been turned, and I will finally have definitive answers. This is the care I wish I would have received 20 years old. I felt heard and seen. Which I didn't feel with my last neuro.

  11. She is caring and sensitive to my needs. No complaints.

  12. Normally, Dr. Bernard is great and is only slightly late. But this time, I was taken to the room early, sat there for 10 mins after having vitals taken, then talked to 3 different people with 15 mins in between each one. I didn't see Dr. Bernard until 4, and my appointment was at 3. And even then , it was for less than 10 mins. And most of that was them dealing with a glitchy computer. This was anomaly, as usually this amount of lateness doesn't usually happen, but this was extreme.

  13. It was fine as always

  14. Over the last 20 years, I've been under the care of several different neurologists. And Dr. Bernard, by far, is someone who I am the most comfortable with and who I completely trust. I'm very grateful that I was assigned to her.

  15. Dr. Bernard has been a pleasure to have as a doctor. She's always thorough. She's always kind. I can tell she cares. I have nothing but good things to say. Thank you.

  16. Dr Bernard is amazing. The neurology department is great!

  17. Dr. Bernard seems very caring and she takes time with me and listens and makes good notes about me and just really cares about my health and overall well-being. So I really appreciate her and all she is doing to help me get through whatever it is that I'm going through.

  18. Always receive very good care and analysis with Dr Bernard

  19. Dr. Bernard is a caring doctor who really seeks to understand patient issues and to offer suggestions and solutions. She is pleasant, professional and a valued member of my healthcare team.

  20. Dr. Bernard was very easy to get along with and very informative. We have no complaints at all about our visit with her.

  21. She is timely, very thorough, and very personable. I always feel like she is paying attention to all the details of my history and taking the very best care of me.

  22. She was so easy to be myself with her.i have had no neuro care for sometime because of bad experiences.Since my only son die suddenly in 2022 I gave up could see no hope. Today I feel she listen n give me hope i can get back on track .

  23. Very clear and considerate. Gentle guidance through what could have been a difficult visit.

  24. Dr. Bernard is an excellent doctor. She's very compassionate and kind and really knows what she's doing. I adore her. Thank you.

  25. She listens!

  26. She is wonderful. She always listens to me and is very supportive

  27. Dr. Bernard has been a great doctor to work with. She's very easy for me to talk to, and I can ask her any questions at all regarding my neurological issues, and she always has lots of options and lots of patients. Thank you.

  28. I like the way Dr Bernard is open to treatment options. She listens well and asks good questions. I also appreciate the last minute adjustment to a virtual appointment since I was having difficulty getting there.

  29. Dr Bernard is caring and interested in my wellbeing. Love her.

  30. Dr. Bernard is the best neurologist I have ever worked with. There have been a few since I got diagnosed with MS. And she's the one who I'm most comfortable with and who gives me the best care and gives me the best recommendations. So I'm very grateful to have her, and she's the only reason I tolerate OHSU.

  31. Listened, went out of her way to get answers and explained everything

  32. I have been seeing Dr. Bernard for quite a few years and have always found her to be a caring and capable physician. Yesterday's visit was as thorough as a virtual visit can be. I look forward to our face-to-face visit again in six months.

  33. She is excellent. See previous reviews. She takes her time, cares about me as a person and not just my condition. She listens, which can be rare for busy physicians, and is very knowledgeable. I trust her completely with my care.

  34. Every good

  35. Dr. Bernard is excellent and I trust her and enjoy going to her.

  36. Dr. Bernard is very empathetic, listens to my concerns and then kind of recaps at the end, what the homework assignments are until our next session. She's really helpful. Thank you.

  37. Review of program/meds.

  38. She was friendly and competent

  39. I think the provider is very competent but I sometimes feel that I am not being heard.

  40. I am the husband of a neurological patient of Dr. Bernard. Because the patient has difficulty communicating, Dr. Bernard works with both of us. Dr. Bernard listens to our concerns and does her best to provide counsel, guidance, medication and testing as appropriate. She is caring and professional. Now, if she'd just get a crystal ball …