Overview
Mitchell B. Bernsen, MD, is an independent gastroenterologist at Ascension Illinois in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He diagnoses and treats gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders in adults. Dr. Bernsen listens to understand you and your health concerns. He takes the time to get to know you and your health history. Then, Dr. Bernsen works with you to create a personalized care plan for your digestive health.
Dr. Bernsen is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Dr. Bernsen is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Bernsen is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1415 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Bernsen has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mitchell B. Bernsen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mitchell B. Bernsen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mitchell B. Bernsen by calling their office at 847-439-1005. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mitchell B. Bernsen a top-rated expert for Ulcerative Colitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mitchell B. Bernsen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ulcerative Colitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Mitchell B. Bernsen specialize in?
While Dr. Mitchell B. Bernsen is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticular Disease, and Crohn's Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Mitchell B. Bernsen accept my insurance?
Dr. Mitchell B. Bernsen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 847-439-1005 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Bernsen isDistinguished. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Bernsen isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Bernsen isDistinguished. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Advanced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Bernsen isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Bernsen isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Bernsen isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Bernsen isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Bernsen isAdvanced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Bernsen isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Bernsen isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Anal FissureDr. Bernsen isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Bernsen isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Bernsen isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Bernsen isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Bernsen isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.

