Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD

Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD

Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD

Languages: English, French, Hebrew, Spanish
Phone: (202) 877-5975
Fax: (202) 877-3339

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Specialties
  • Interventional Cardiology
Conditions I Treat
  • abnormal coronary angiography
  • abnormal stress test
  • acute bacterial endocarditis
  • anomalies of the coronary artery
  • aortic diseases
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Procedures I Perform
  • alcohol septal ablation
  • atherectomy
  • balloon catheter
  • cardiac rehabilitation
  • collateral vessel closure
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About the Provider

Nelson L. Bernardo, MD, specializes in Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Bernardo is the medical director of the Peripheral Vascular Laboratory at MedStar Heart Institute. He is also the director for Peripheral Intervention at the Cardiovascular Research Institute at MedStar Research Institute. He is also the co-chair for cardiac peripheral vascular diseases.

In addition, Dr. Bernardo serves as an assistant professor in the Division of Cardiology at the Medical College of Virginia campus of Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.

Dr. Bernardo publishes extensively in his field. He lectures frequently at meetings and conferences, both nationally and internationally.

Dr. Bernardo was the clinical investigator or co-investigator in dozens of trials in the field of cardiology and cardiovascular disease. He is currently involved in a number of ongoing trials and clinical studies.

Dr. Bernardo is involved in peer review for numerous publications, including Angiology and Journal of Invasive Cardiology.

Education
  • Fellowship Program: Medical College of Virginia-VCU (1999)
  • Fellowship Program: Medical College of Virginia-VCU (1998)
  • Residency Program: Medical College of Virginia-VCU (1995)
  • Residency Program: MedStar Washington Hospital Center (1992)
  • Residency Program: Philippines General Hospital (1990)
  • Medical School: Univ of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Med. Ctr (1986)
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Insurance
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