Dr. Bernhardt is a board-certified dermatologist and Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Most of his over 40 years of practice has been in Jacksonville Florida to which he returned after spending the last three years deeply involved in training the next generation of dermatologists, practicing and teaching treatment of complex medical dermatology and training younger dermatologists in the use of next generation medications including biologic and Jak inhibitors.

He went to Medical School at Emory University after graduating with honors from the University of Miami and did his dermatology residency at the University of Alabama Birmingham.

He has been a principal investigator for Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research for the last 14 years, being involved in several pivotal phase three clinical trials. He enjoys all aspects of dermatology including challenging cases requiring biologic intervention as well as the surgical side of dermatology.

When not working he can be seen working out at the gym or occasionally playing jazz/rock guitar in several local establishments. He enjoys underwater photography, exercise, and the peace and quiet of his home in Jacksonville, Florida.