Tim Bernard, MD
Professor, Pediatrics-Neurology

Director, Childhood Stroke Program
Professor of Pediatrics (Child Neurology) and Neurology
Clinic (720) 777-6895
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Pediatrics-Neurology
Neurology

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
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Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
Center Affiliations

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Neurology - Child Neurology (2007,2019)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Blood / Lymphatic System
  • Clotting Disorders
  • Brain and Nervous System
  • Stroke
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
  • Obesity
Clinical Interest for Patients
My many clinical interests include childhood stroke, childhood CSVT, and general neurology

Care Philosophy
I want all of my patients and their families to know that their child is getting the best care possible. In order to support this goal, I strive to listen to the needs of the family and patient, and educate them about their child's disease.

Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy skiing, golfing, and spending time with my 16 year old twins.

Volunteer Activities
Top-100 fundraiser, Courage Classic Bike Ride

Public Speaking
Yes
I enjoy giving talks about pediatric stroke, and the importance of dedicated pediatric stroke specialists

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (2001)

Graduate Schools:
  • MSCS, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (2013)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA, Middlebury College (VT) (1994)

Internships:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program (2002)

Residency Program:
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Child Neurology (2006)

Recognition & Awards

  • 5280 Top Doc, 5280 Magazine (2021)
    Selected as one of 87 top specialist in the Denver Metro Area by peer voting.
  • 5280 Top Doc, 5280 Magazine (2020)
    Selected as one of 87 top specialist in the Denver Metro Area by peer voting. 5280 Magazine
  • Patient-family Experience Award (5 star), Children's Hospital Colorado (2019)
  • 5280 Top Doc, 5280 Magazine (2017)
    Physicians are selected based on the result of an extensive, confidential peer-review process
  • 5280 Top Doc, 5280 Magazine (2016)
    Selected as one of 87 top specialist in the Denver Metro Area by peer voting. 5280 Magazine
  • Golden Stethoscope Award, University of Colorado (2016)
    Awardee, Golden Stethoscope Banquet, in recognition for excellence in clinical education.
  • Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors in America (2015)
    Physicians are selected based on the result of an extensive, confidential peer-review process

Professional Memberships

  • American Heart Association (AHA), Member
  • Child Neurology Society, Member
  • International Pediatric Stroke Study, Vice-Chair, Executive Committee

Teaching

  • Director of Education, Section of Child Neurology (2022)
    School of Medicine, Pediatrics
  • COMPASS Guide (2021)
    School of Medicine, Other
  • Site Director (CHCO), Vascular Fellowship (2020)
    School of Medicine, Neurology
  • Bedside teacher, child neurology (2020)
    School of Medicine, Pediatrics

Research & Grants

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term="Bernard TJ"[Author]
Research interests for Patients:
I study children with stroke, and try to understand the mechanisms behind why children have strokes. Specifically, I investigate the potential of hypercoagulable and inflammatory biomarkers in prognosticating outcome and recurrence in childhood-onset arterial ischemic stroke.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My many clinical interests include childhood stroke, childhood CSVT, and general neurology. Key Word: Blood Clot

Research Interest for Referring Providers
We are trying to use special global assays to ascertain which patients are at higher risk for recurrent stroke after their initial event. In addition, I'm interested in studying classification of childhood stroke since childhood stroke is a rare disease. All efforts to determine risk factors, treatments and outcomes need to be multicenter, therefore having a well validated and reliable classification system is imperative in studying this disease.
Clinic Phone: (720) 777-6895, (303) 724-0724
Fax Phone: (720) 777-7197