Experienced in Metabolic Syndrome

Dr. Nelson L. Bernardo

Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
Medstar Heart Institute LLC
110 Irving St Nw, 
Washington, DC 
Accepting New Patients
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Experienced in Metabolic Syndrome
Medstar Heart Institute LLC
110 Irving St Nw, 
Washington, DC 
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Overview

Nelson Bernardo is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bernardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Metabolic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Angioplasty, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Bernardo is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 83 peer reviewed articles and participating in 13 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in VA
Hospital Affiliations
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Calverthealth Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Locations

MEDSTAR HEART INSTITUTE LLC
110 Irving St Nw, Washington, DC 20010
Other Locations
SUBURBAN/NRH MEDICAL REHABILITATION INC
6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 600, Bethesda, MD 20817

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

13 Clinical Trials

LIFE-BTK (pivotaL Investigation of saFety and Efficacy of BRS Treatment-Below The Knee) Randomized Controlled Trial
LIFE-BTK (pivotaL Investigation of saFety and Efficacy of BRS Treatment-Below The Knee) Randomized Controlled Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 30, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
The RADIANCE II Pivotal Study: A Study of the ReCor Medical Paradise System in Stage II Hypertension
The RADIANCE II Pivotal Study: A Study of the ReCor Medical Paradise System in Stage II Hypertension
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 04, 2025
Intervention Type: Device, Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Randomized & Controlled Noninferiority Trial to Evaluate Safety & Clinical Efficacy of SurVeil™ Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB) iN Treatment of Subjects With Stenotic Lesions of Femoropopliteal Artery Compared to Medtronic IN.PACT® Admiral® DCB
Randomized & Controlled Noninferiority Trial to Evaluate Safety & Clinical Efficacy of SurVeil™ Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB) iN Treatment of Subjects With Stenotic Lesions of Femoropopliteal Artery Compared to Medtronic IN.PACT® Admiral® DCB
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 25, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Prospective, Multicenter, Single Arm Safety and Effectiveness Confirmatory Study of Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Using the Nellix System IDE Study (EVAS 2 Confirmatory IDE Study)
Prospective, Multicenter, Single Arm Safety and Effectiveness Confirmatory Study of Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Using the Nellix System IDE Study (EVAS 2 Confirmatory IDE Study)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Prospective, Multicenter, Single Arm Safety and Effectiveness Study of Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Using the Nellix® System: A Pivotal and Continued Access Study
Prospective, Multicenter, Single Arm Safety and Effectiveness Study of Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Using the Nellix® System: A Pivotal and Continued Access Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 28, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Pilot Study to Investigate Safety, Effectiveness and Feasibility of LimFlow Stent Graft System for Creating an AV Fistula for the Treatment of Critical Limb Ischemia
Pilot Study to Investigate Safety, Effectiveness and Feasibility of LimFlow Stent Graft System for Creating an AV Fistula for the Treatment of Critical Limb Ischemia
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 21, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Randomized Study of the Shockwave Medical Peripheral Lithoplasty® System Used in Combination With DCB Versus Standard Balloon Angioplasty Used in Combination With DCB to Treat Moderate and Severely Calcified Femoropopliteal Arteries
Randomized Study of the Shockwave Medical Peripheral Lithoplasty® System Used in Combination With DCB Versus Standard Balloon Angioplasty Used in Combination With DCB to Treat Moderate and Severely Calcified Femoropopliteal Arteries
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 20, 2023
Intervention Type: Device, Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Best Endovascular Versus Best Surgical Therapy in Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia
Best Endovascular Versus Best Surgical Therapy in Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 11, 2023
Intervention Type: Procedure, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Pivotal Study of the MicroVention, Inc. Carotid Artery Stent System Used in Conjunction With the Nanoparasol® Embolic Protection System for the Treatment of Carotid Artery Stenosis in Patients at Elevated Risk for Adverse Events From Carotid Endarterectomy.(CONFIDENCE Trial)
Pivotal Study of the MicroVention, Inc. Carotid Artery Stent System Used in Conjunction With the Nanoparasol® Embolic Protection System for the Treatment of Carotid Artery Stenosis in Patients at Elevated Risk for Adverse Events From Carotid Endarterectomy.(CONFIDENCE Trial)
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: February 28, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Prospective, Multicenter, Single Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial Comparing the Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon Versus Standard Balloon Angioplasty for Treatment of Below-the-Knee (BTK) Arteries(Lutonix BTK Trial)
A Prospective, Multicenter, Single Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial Comparing the Lutonix Drug Coated Balloon Versus Standard Balloon Angioplasty for Treatment of Below-the-Knee (BTK) Arteries(Lutonix BTK Trial)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 09, 2022
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Pivotal Clinical Study to EvaluAte the SaFety and Effectiveness of MANTA Vascular Closure Device
Pivotal Clinical Study to EvaluAte the SaFety and Effectiveness of MANTA Vascular Closure Device
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 25, 2019
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Prospective, Randomized, Adaptive, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the ROX Coupler in Subjects With Hypertension
A Prospective, Randomized, Adaptive, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the ROX Coupler in Subjects With Hypertension
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: May 13, 2019
Intervention Type: Other, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Prospective, Multicenter, Single-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial Comparing the Lutonix® Drug Coated Balloon vs. Standard Balloon Angioplasty for Treatment of Femoropopliteal In-Stent Restenosis
A Prospective, Multicenter, Single-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial Comparing the Lutonix® Drug Coated Balloon vs. Standard Balloon Angioplasty for Treatment of Femoropopliteal In-Stent Restenosis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 11, 2019
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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83 Total Publications

Corrigendum to Impella Versus Non-Impella for Nonemergent High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention The American Journal of Cardiology (2024) Volume 225, 15 August. Pages 4-9. DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2024.05.038.
Corrigendum to Impella Versus Non-Impella for Nonemergent High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention The American Journal of Cardiology (2024) Volume 225, 15 August. Pages 4-9. DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2024.05.038.
Journal: The American journal of cardiology
Published: May 08, 2025
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