Rachel K Bernard

Rachel K Bernard is an Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), affiliated with Froedtert Hospital Specialty Clinics. She specializes in Internal Medicine with a focus on primary care, chronic disease management, and health policy. Dr. Bernard is board certified in Internal Medicine and serves patients in Milwaukee, emphasizing patient-centered care and preventive health services.

Education:

• MD: University of Illinois at Chicago (2014)
• Residency in Internal Medicine: University of Illinois at Chicago (2014–2017)
• Chief Resident in Internal Medicine: University of Illinois at Chicago (2017–2018)
• MPH in Health Policy and Administration: University of Illinois at Chicago (2017–2020)

Research & Professional Experience: Dr. Bernard contributed to Chicago’s COVID-19 response (2020–2021), focusing on outbreak management and vaccine outreach. Her interests include public health policy, chronic illness coordination, and accessible primary care. She integrates her MPH expertise into clinical practice, emphasizing health equity and community health strategies.

Practice Focus:

• Cardiovascular diseases, COPD, diabetes, and hypertension management
• Substance abuse treatment (Suboxone Management)
• Nexplanon contraception management
• Virtual visit consultations

Languages: English, Spanish