I was referred to Dr. Bernbeck from my previous Orthopedic Surgeon who was leaving the state. Great referral! Without going into the details of the issue with my back, I needed to get the previous surgery corrected. Dr. Bernbeck used multiple tests to isolate the problem, recommend a corrective procedure and describe his entire process from pre surgery home activity through surgery, post op recovery and home health services with physical therapy. Both my wife and I were impressed with his thoroughness in explaining everything including risks. Surgery went to plan, even had someone who monitored spinal signal flow via stimulus and response signals, to ensure my safety during the procedure. Dr. Bernbeck was there daily to check on me after surgery. I am very satisfied with the results just a few weeks after surgery. Dr. Bernbeck is excellent, easy to work with, nice guy, great surgeon. I would highly recommend him to anyone who would welcome a thorough evaluation and a competent surgeon.
Johannes A. Bernbeck, M.D.
FAAOS
Dr. Bernbeck was born and raised in sunny Southern California. He is dedicated to our beautiful state and the people who live here. Dr. Bernbeck earned his undergraduate degree at UC Irvine, and then attended medical school at the University of Cologne in West Germany. He also attended medical school at USC, where he received his medical degree. Dr. Bernbeck completed a five-year orthopedic residency at USC then did a 12-month fellowship in spinal reconstructive surgery at UCLA.
Dr. Bernbeck is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the spine in the neck, upper back, and lower back for many different conditions involving the bones, discs, joints, and ligaments. He performs minimally invasive procedures, as well as extensive reconstructions of the spinal column. He is dedicated to helping his patients in a compassionate and caring way.
Dr. Bernbeck enjoys the great outdoors. He camps, skis, dives, fishes, boats, and surfs. He tries to inspire those around him to live each day to its fullest. Life is an art. Every year he goes on at least one mission to a developing country to try to serve patients in these medically underprivileged areas.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Arts Degree, German
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Linguistics
University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA
MEDICAL
University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
INTERNSHIP
Orthopaedic Internship, USC Medical Center
RESIDENCY
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
FELLOWSHIP
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery
University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
North American Spine Society