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Dr. Bernita Berntsen, MD
General Surgery* Age 63
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Dr. Bernita Berntsen, MD is a General Surgeon in Topeka, KS.
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Dr. Bernita Berntsen, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Topeka, KS
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Bernita Berntsen, MD is a General Surgeon in Topeka, KS.

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Dr. Berntsen graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Bernita Berntsen, MD is a General Surgeon in Topeka, KS and has 37 years experience. Dr. Berntsen currently practices at University Of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus-General, Vascular And Bariatric Surgery and is affiliated with University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis, University of Kansas Hospital, Stormont Vail Hospital and Western Missouri Medical Center. Dr. Berntsen has experience treating conditions like Gastroparesis, Pelvic Abscess, Breast Lump, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Breast Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Berntsen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Berntsen is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Gastroparesis
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Gastroparesis
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Gastroparesis
Pelvic Abscess
Breast Lump
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Breast Cancer
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Umbilical Hernia
Port Placements or Replacements
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gallstones
Appendicitis
Mastectomy
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colectomy
Lumpectomy
Abdominal Pain
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Intestinal Obstruction
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Constipation
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Inguinal Hernia
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Incisional Hernia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Excision of Breast Tumor
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Gastrectomy
Wound Repair
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Pleural Effusion
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Ileus
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Barrett's Esophagus
Hemorrhoids
Ventral Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lipomas
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Breast Reduction
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Colorectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Biopsy of Breast
Endoscopy
Varicose Veins
Breast Reconstruction
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adrenalectomy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Appendectomy
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atherectomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cholecystoenterostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopic Billiary Stone Removal
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Hysterectomy
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Revision Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vagotomy
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Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wedge Resection Stomach

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Preferred PPO
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

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May 02, 2022
Dr. Berntsen is very thorough, explains well, answers questions and is so kind. I highly recommend her.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bernita Berntsen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Berntsen's profile.

Dr. Berntsen frequently treats the following conditions: Gastroparesis, Pelvic Abscess, Breast Lump, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Breast Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Bernita Berntsen, MD is affiliated with University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis, University of Kansas Hospital, Stormont Vail Hospital and Western Missouri Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Bernita Berntsen, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis

    1700 SW 7th St, Topeka, KS

  • University of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge St, Kansas City, KS

  • Stormont Vail Hospital

    1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS

  • Western Missouri Medical Center

    403 Burkarth Rd, Warrensburg, MO

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