Deborah Bernstein, MD

Information for Patients

From the practitioner: About My Practice

My Holistic Functional Medicine approach is science based with an emphasis on assessing and treating the underlying causes. I take time to listen and consider the whole person with his or her own uniqueness. I implement individually tailored testing and treatments to restore health and well-being. I use a patient centered interdisciplinary approach considering an individual's mind, body and spirit to create a partnership. Lifestyle, exercise, dietary, hormonal, nutritional and herbal supplement recommendations are given in the context of a medical and nutritional background. Referrals to our functionally oriented Nutritionist and other practitioners are made when appropriate. This is done in a warm, friendly and relaxed environment.

From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect

Generally, the first visit lasts between an hour and an hour and a half. During the initial visit, the majority of the time is focused on gathering a thorough history and discussing the patient's reason and goals for seeking treatment. In the latter part of the visit, depending on time and complexity of the issues, the treatment approach is discussed and various options for further testing and lifestyle modifications are reviewed with our Patient Advocate and often our Nutritionist present. Follow-up visits last thirty to forty-five minutes and are spent reviewing health concerns, test results and fine tuning treatment plans and lifestyle modifications often with the team. The goal in treatment is to use natural means whenever possible.

Medical Specialties

• Allergy and Immunology
• Alternative Medicine
• Functional Medicine
• Lifestyle Medicine
• Nutrition
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Medical Conditions

• Aging
• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Autoimmune Disease
• Cardiovascular disorders
• Chronic Disease
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Chronic Pain
• Diabetes
• Digestive disorders
• Fatigue
• Female Disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Gluten Sensitivity
• Hypertension
• Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
• Male disorders
• Metabolic Syndrome (pre-diabetes, insulin resistance)
• Migraines and Headaches
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Neurodegenerative disorders
• Skin Disorders
• Stress-related Conditions
• Thyroid, adrenal and other hormonal disorders
• Weight or Metabolism concerns

Graduate School Education

Masters in Bio-Nutrition from University of Bridgeport CT

Professional Associations

Institute for Functional Medicine, American Board of Integrative Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitiation

IFM Coursework

• Advanced Clinical Training: Reversing Cognitive Decline
• Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
• Bioenergetics (formerly Energy) Advanced Practice Module
• Cardiometabolic Advanced Practice Module
• Environmental Health (formerly Detox) Advanced Practice Module
• GI Advanced Practice Module
• Hormone Advanced Practice Module
• Immune Advanced Practice Module