What We Do
Individualized Intake
Speak with a licensed Nurse Practitioner to determine if you are a surgical candidate for Dr. Bernardi.
Procedures
- Anterior Cervical Decompression & Fusion (for cervical radiculopathy & myelopathy)
- Posterior Cervical Decompression
- Lumbar Discectomy (for disc herniations)
- Lumbar Decompression (for spinal stenosis)
- Lumbar Fusion
Conditions We Treat
- Spinal Stenosis
- Disc Herniations
- Synovial Cysts
- Spinal Tumors
- Myelopathy
- Sciatica (Lumbar Radiculopathy)
- Isthmic Spondylolitheses
Accepted Insurance
- Aetna (Commercial & Medicare - HMP & PPO)
- Anthem (most PPO plans)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS - most plans)
- Cigna
- Humana Choice Care PPO (Medicare & Commercial)
- Medicare & most Medicare Supplements
- United HealthCare (UHC)
- UMR (through UHC only)
- Tricare for Life (Secondary to Medicare)
Subject to change. Please call our office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.
Your Leading Spinal Surgery Expert
Serving Greater St. Louis
With over 30 years in Neurosurgery, I offer spinal procedures with privileges at Advanced Surgical Center of Sunset Hills, Mercy Hospital - South, and Mercy Hospital - Jefferson.
Our goal at Olive Surgical Group is to help hardworking people regain their lives through diagnosis and treatment of pain-causing neurological issues.
Dr. Robert J. Bernardi, MD
Spinal Neurosurgeon
Meet Our Team
Dr. Robert J. Bernardi, MD
Dr. Bernardi is a neurosurgeon with more than 30 years experience, specializing in microsurgery of the neck and lower back, spine surgery of patients with degenerative diseases of the cervical and lumbar spine, spinal tumors, and reconstructive spine surgery.
Education & Training:
Undergraduate: Washington University,
Internship: St. Louis University,
Neurosurgical Residency: St. Louis University
Spine Fellowship: Medical College of Wisconsin
Board Certified, MO State Medical License
Stephanie Dawson, NP
Stephanie Dawson is a Nurse Practitioner with experience as an Operating Room nurse from 2006-2015 in Orthopedics, Spine, and Trauma. She's been part of the Olive Surgical Group since 2015 assisting Dr. Bernardi in clinic and surgery.
Education & Training:
Maryville University:
RN-BSN (2006), MSN (2014)
MO RN & NP License
Board Certified - AANP
Cathy Burris
Medical Assistant
Testimonials
Hear from our own patients about their experience with Dr. Bernardi.
On a previous lower back surgery other surgeons told me there was nothing that could be done and I needed to learn to live with the pain.
Dr. Bernardi found the true source of the pain and I now have been pain free for 14 years.
Richard S.
He diagnosed me with a rare condition on our first visit that was missed by multiple doctors before him. He has operated on me twice (for different spinal issues). I can sit and stand without pain now due his surgical expertise. His bedside manner is excellent and his staff are wonderful.
James S.
He cares about each patient! He listens to your needs & wants. He explains exactly what the surgery will be, answers all questions, takes his time & looks at you when he is talking, not at a computer! I will never have anyone else operate on my back & spine! He is THE BEST!
Sandra V.
He performed surgery for an issue with cervical discs. If I ever need spinal surgery again, he would be my only choice. He explained the process completely and listened intently to all my concerns. Exceptional surgeon!
Joan B.
From the very beginning he made me feel at ease. He was very personable from the beginning, getting to know me and even my husband. I felt very comfortable with the knowledge he had. My recovery has great and I think that had a lot to do with him doing to procedure.
Jessica W.