C. Robert Bernardino, MD, FACS

Dr. C. Robert Bernardino

Dr. Bernardino joined the Yale University School of Medicine on May 1, 2007 as Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgery. His clinical practice of oculoplastics includes reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the eyelids and orbit. He has special interests in eyelid and orbital tumors, thyroid eye disease, and rehabilitation of the congenital and acquired loss of an eye.

Dr. Bernardino serves on the editorial board of Review of Ophthalmology and as a contributor to Medscape’s Viewpoints. He also served as scientific reviewer for multiple journals including Ophthalmology  and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has authored multiple scientific abstracts, articles, and book chapters in oculoplastics.

He is an active fellow in the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American College of Surgeons. He is also member of the American Medical Association, and the Association of Philippine Ophthalmologists in America.

Work Address:

Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science
Yale University School of Medicine
40 Temple Street
New Haven, Connecticut 06510

Telephone:

Office: 203.785.2020
Fax: 203.785.5909

Email: robert.bernardino@yale.edu

Education:

1989–1993           
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
B.A.  – cum laude
Major – Biology

1993–1997           
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia, PA
MD

Professional:

1997–1998           
Transitional Internship
Crozer Chester Medical Center
Upland, PA

1998–2001            
Residency in Ophthalmology
Wills Eye Hospital
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

2000–2001            
Chief Resident in Ophthalmology
Wills Eye Hospital
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

2001–2003           
Fellowship in Oculoplastics, Oncology, and Ophthalmic Pathology
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Harvard University School of Medicine
Boston, MA

2003–2007            
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Emory Eye Center
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA

2007–current
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Yale Eye Center
Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven, CT

Licensure:

Current:

Connecticut
045150 (Issue February 28, 2007): 7/31/2007

 

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