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Shelby K Bernard

Shelby K Bernard, PA-C

Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 21-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About

Personal Statement

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends, family and kitties. My hobbies include reading, baking and enjoying the sun.

Clinical Interests

  • Knee and hip injections
  • Primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty

 

 

Locations

  1. Emplify Health La Crosse Orthopaedics
  2. Emplify Health Winona Orthopaedics
  3. Emplify Health Onalaska Orthopaedics

Expertise

Education

  • Certification: National Comm On Certif Of Physician Assistants, 2022
  • Graduate School: University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2021

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna Health Management
  • Amerigroup Iowa Inc
  • Anthem BCBS WI
  • Arise Health Plan/ WPS
  • BCBS MN
  • Benefit Plan Administrators
  • Care Wisconsin
  • CIGNA
  • Community Link
  • Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire
  • HealthEOS by Multiplan
  • Healthpartners, Inc
  • Independent Care Health Plan Medicaid
  • Medica IFB
  • Meritain Health
  • MHS Health
  • Midlands Choice
  • Quartz
  • The Alliance
  • Tricare West
  • Ucare Minnesota
  • United Healthcare Inc.
  • WCA Group Health Trust
  • Wellmark BCBS IA
  • Wisconsin Physician Services

Reviews

4.9 of 5 stars

163 Ratings, 59 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2026

    Shelby always listens to my questions or concerns and always provides good answers that I can understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2026

    I got what I think was complete information from Shelby Bernard. She outlined the steps that I needed to take next.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2026

    Staff was very helpful when I had a schedule change, they helped me with the change. Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2026

    Shelby was great, very informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2026

    Of the 3 times I have received cortisone shots this one seems to be the one that has worke

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2026

    I am trusting emplify with my care.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2026

    Referred to back specialist and couldn't get in for over a month. That's really frustrating when you're living in pain every day.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2026

    Perfect!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2026

    Very friendly efficient PA

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2026

    Provider only seemed to know about knees and not ankles

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2026

    I had a great exercise session. She listened to what I was having problems with and worked on exercise to improve the problem. Very helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2026

    Totally satisfied

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2026

    Absolutely loved my appointment with this lady!! Very friendly and knowledgeable!! Gave me good advice!! Would like to have seen my doctor so I could personally thank him but he was off for the day!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2026

    Everyone was very friendly and took the time to explain things to me throughly. Shelby made sure I understood my options before my x-rays and shots. She showed me my condition on x-ray and explained so that I understood.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2026

    Shelby is always a delight to see! She is calm, efficient and skilled at giving an injection some might find very disturbing. However, I do not have problems with needles and the pain of the injection is brief. Shelby is good at talking through it so distracts one from the pain of the injection. I once had an injection in my knee from another provider in Winona and it was more unpleasent.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2026

    Why is my chart so had for old people to use. I did not want a pin. But you alway want to make me use one.? Make it simple to use.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2026

    I've had a lot of X-rays done and would like to know why I can't see the actual pictures.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2026

    Shelby was very good at explaining what was going to happen plus keeping me distracted while giving me my injection! I am very happy and impressed with her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2026

    I would have liked getting in sooner. I specifically wanted my provider but was offered sooner appointment with other providers.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/5/2026

    Provider was running 30 minutes late. That was not convenient at all.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2026

    Shelby was absolutely wonderful. Concerned , caring and extremely thorough. I am confident I could not get better care anywhere else.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2026

    1- I absolutely love Shelby. She is a caring person who really listening to patients & puts them at ease before doing procedures. 2- this has nothing to do with the ortho appt. I actually do not like using mychart. I would much rather have a letter. A letter reminding me I need to make an appt or with test results. I missed making a cardio appt until another Dr asked when I was seeing them because it was past due.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2026

    I really appreciate Shelby's straightforward approach. She was very efficient and I was in and out of the room in a few short minutes. Thank you Shelby!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2026

    EXCELLENT SERVICE, VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PROFESSIONAL RN

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2026

    My chart is difficult to use after the "improvement ". I only use it if I have to.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/12/2026

    Everything has been very smooth and everyone has been awesome!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/4/2026

    Shelby and the nurses always do a great job.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/2/2026

    Shelby is very good with me, she explains things very well and let's me know what options I have and the pros and cons of each, very good with me as a patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/22/2026

    My appt. was the best in it was on time,the PA was excellent, the exam was very informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/21/2026

    I really appreciated the information that I got on the aftercare and how I go back assessing being able to see Shelby again. She explained all that very well as to who I see, when, what, and what permissions I need to do to get to different departments. The explanation she gave on things was great. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Shelby was knowledgeable and knew my history.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    Thank you all!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    I expected to receive more advice on how to manage my condition, such as a pamphlet or online video. I feel I have to research on my own and am not sure I'm finding the most accurate information about knee issues and whether or not to have a replacement.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/8/2026

    I could have used a printed summary with directions for my wound care but I messaged on My Chart and was provided with what I needed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/8/2026

    A provider that was positive, considerate and encouraging!!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/3/2026

    I come from a small town. Everything is foreign and huge!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    One yr check up for knee replacement. Xray person was excellent as was my PA appt

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Fantastic !

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    It went extremely well, in particularly the doctor and nurse.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    PA Shelby was a delight to have as my doctor. She was very thorough in explaining everything.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Appreciate her stepping in to help when my scheduled provider was stuck in a meeting and going to be a very long wait for my quick injection appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Shelby showed me my xrays, carefully explained them, and I learned so much that was incredibly helpful. She offered some recommendations of what I might want to try to help myself. She was very personable and interested in me as a whole person, not just a patient with a specific concern. Summing up .... she was terrific!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    This was my first visit to the new Gundersen Hospital, I did not like the old location that was behind Home Depot - that is where I had and appointment and where I got an infection.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    I was ordered an MRI and I can't get in for 2 months and 2 weeks. As far as I am concerned, this is unacceptable. When a person is in pain, they need to know what is wrong with them and get treatment, not wait for over 2 months.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/4/2026

    Couldn't have asked for better care. Every person I interacted with was totally professional and positive. Highly recommend.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Everything was above expectations.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    Everything always seems to flow smoothly at Gundersen.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    I found Shelby to be very, very nice. She gave me the impression that she knew exactly what she was doing and tried to be as helpful as possible.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/30/2025

    Orthopedic department is very thorough and makes sure everything goes well for me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Everyone listened to my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    I always have great service and I feel that my questions are respectfully answered. Always answered in a way that I can understand and not using medical terminology. I receive the best care and highly recommend it to everyone who asks me about it.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    I noticed there were footstools in the waiting room at the Onalaska clinic which is great. There are none in the therapy dept. waiting room at the Winona clinic and I am miserable while I wait for my therapist.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    I felt that she listened to me and gave me some good advice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    It doesn't seem reasonable that the patient is required to be 15 minutes early when you don't see the provider until 30-45 minutes from the scheduled time. Is my time not important?

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Shelby explained pain management alternatives carefully. It was obvious she cares about my dealing with pain.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    I am very satisfied with Gundersen Health System. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    It takes a long time to get an appointment. It took a month to get in to get my knees looked at. Meanwhile I was in pain for over a month.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Every one was polite and helpful! Awesome bunch of people!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    My visit with Dr. Bernard was very positive. I was nervous about getting cortisone injections in my knees, but she made me feel more comfortable about it. And after it was done, I actually didn't mind the experience at all, so I would very positive if I had to see her again, which I think I'm probably going to have to. So that's about all I have. Thank you.

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