Thomas Bernik, MD, a Vascular Surgeon with Englewood Health

Get to know Vascular Surgeon Dr. Thomas Bernik, who serves patients in Englewood, New Jersey.

Dr. Bernik is the Chief of Vascular Surgery at Englewood Health, an acute care 289-bed teaching hospital in Englewood, New Jersey. He specializes in complex open and minimally invasive surgery to treat disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart. 

An integral part of the Englewood Health Physician Network, Dr. Bernik plays a crucial role in overseeing the Wound Healing Center and the Non-Invasive Peripheral Vascular Laboratory at Englewood Hospital. In addition to this, he sees patients at the Center for Vein Disease, and serves as a Principal Investigator for the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT), further contributing to cutting-edge medical research and patient care.

“The biggest thing we can do for the care of patients who are really sick is maintain our focus on quality, quality, quality. I have always embraced a strong personal and professional ethic for patient care, wellness and illness. It is an honor to participate and lead globally acknowledged academics and research, to which I am personally and professionally committed. The Englewood Hospital multispecialty team approach enables my staff and colleagues to deliver the best comprehensive care of my career” says Dr. Bernik.

His acclaimed career in medicine began after he earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. He then went on to perform his residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center, and his fellowship training at Strong Memorial Hospital and North Shore University Hospital.

Dedicated to the treatment of the body’s arteries and veins, Dr. Bernik is board-certified in both surgery and vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). The ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.

Holding membership in prestigious organizations and societies related to his field of expertise, Dr. Bernik is an active member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Association for Vascular Surgery/Society for Vascular Surgery, the New York Society for Vascular Surgery, the Eastern Vascular Society, the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, the International Society of Endovascular Specialists, the International Society for Vascular Surgery, the Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society, the New York Surgical Society, and the New Jersey Vascular Surgery Society.

Vascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty in which diseases of the vascular system, including the arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation, are managed by medical therapy, minimally invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction. A vascular surgeon diagnoses, treats, and manages conditions in the arteries and veins, also called the blood vessels. These specialists treat a range of health problems, from spider and varicose veins to life-threatening aneurysms, and can help patients manage chronic conditions throughout their lives.

Among Dr. Bernik’s various accolades include 2020-2018, 2016: Bergen Magazine Top Doctors; 2020-2016: Castle Connolly Top Doctors New York Metro Area; 2019, 2015-2012: New York Magazine Best Doctors; 2019, 2018: (201) Magazine Bergen’s Top Doctors; 2019-2017: Jersey’s Best Magazine Top Doctors; 2018: New Jersey Monthly Top Doctors; 2018, 2017: New Jersey Choice Top Doctors; and 2016-2002: New York Super Doctors.

His research findings have been featured in multiple peer-reviewed publications, showcasing the significance and impact of his work within the field. Additionally, he has actively shared his expertise by delivering lectures and presentations on vascular surgery topics, both at national and regional levels.

On a more personal note, Dr. Bernik speaks multiple languages, including English, Slovenian, and Spanish.

Learn More about Dr. Thomas Bernik:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2184188-Thomas-Bernik-Vascular-Surgeon or through Englewood Health, https://www.englewoodhealthphysicians.org/providers/thomas-r-bernik/

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