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William Bernal, MD, MPH

Rheumatology • Pediatric Rheumatology
Pediatric Rheumatology Greenbrae
877-822-4453
Portrait of William Bernal
Portrait of William Bernal
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William Bernal, MD, MPH

Rheumatology • Pediatric Rheumatology
Pediatric Rheumatology Greenbrae
877-822-4453
  • Telehealth visits

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About me

Dr. William Bernal is a pediatric rheumatologist, a specialist in caring for children with rheumatic conditions (disorders usually involving inflammation of joints or connective tissues). He is an expert in pediatric amplified pain syndrome and leads the UCSF Pediatric Amplified Pain Rehabilitation Program, an inpatient interdisciplinary approach to relieving pain and restoring function in children disabled by amplified pain.

Bernal's research focuses on patient-reported outcomes and digital health. Specifically, he examines how digital devices can be used to track and improve health.

Bernal earned a master of public health degree in tropical and communicable diseases at the University of South Florida College of Public Health. He earned his medical degree from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. He completed a residency in pediatrics at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, followed by a fellowship in pediatric rheumatology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is a member of the American College of Rheumatology.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Pediatric Rheumatology, American Board of Pediatrics

Fellowship

  • Pediatric Rheumatology, Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia- GME

Residency

  • Pediatrics, Childrens Hospital - Los Angeles

Internship

  • Pediatrics, Childrens Hospital - Los Angeles GME

Degree

  • MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Academic Title

  • Health Sciences Clinical Professor

My expertise

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