Brian E. Bernhardt, MD

Triple Board-Certified Anesthesiologist & Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist

Qualified Medical Evaluator • Agreed Medical Evaluator • Independent Medical Evaluator • Expert Witness

Current Academic & Clinical Appointment

LSU Health

Director, Interventional & Chronic Pain ServiceAssistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

2021–Present

Dr. Bernhardt maintains an active academic and clinical practice in interventional and chronic pain medicine while providing medical education and clinical leadership.

Academic responsibilities include the education of medical students, residents, and physicians, along with clinical leadership and scholarly activity.

Board Certifications

American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)

American Board of Pain Medicine (ABPM)

American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians (ABIPP)

Medical-Legal Expertise

• Qualified Medical Evaluations

• Agreed Medical Evaluations

• Independent Medical Evaluations

• Personal Injury Medical Evaluations

• Expert Witness Consultation & Testimony

• Medical Record Review

• Causation & Apportionment

• AMA Guides, 4th, 5th, and 6th Editions Impairment Evaluation

• Future Medical Care Analysis

• Workers’ Compensation

Professional Experience

LSU Health

Director, Interventional & Chronic Pain Service

Assistant Professor

2021–Present

Integrated Pain Management

Interventional Pain Physician

Director, Sacramento Region

Director, Functional Restoration Program

2016–2021

James Barnett, MD

Interventional Pain Physician — Two-Year Mentorship Model

2014–2016

Humboldt Medical Specialists / St. Joseph Health

Staff Anesthesiologist

2013–2014

Grand River Health

Director of Anesthesia Services

2012–2013

Representative Clinical Expertise

✓ Complex spine disorders

✓ Peripheral nerve injury

✓ Spinal cord stimulation

✓ Peripheral nerve stimulation

✓ Intrathecal drug delivery

✓ Radiofrequency ablation

✓ Kyphoplasty

✓ Fluoroscopically and ultrasound-guided interventional procedures

Medical Licensure

California • Texas • Louisiana

Selected Publications

Mesenchymal Stem Cells as a Regenerative Treatment for Chronic Pain Biophysica, 2026

Evolving Treatment Strategies for Neuropathic Pain: A Narrative Review Medicina, 2025

Myofascial Release in Cervicogenic Pain Pain Medicine, 2025

Practical Atlas of Ultrasound for Anesthesia in Chronic PainTextbook Chapter

Curriculum Vitae

A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including education and postgraduate training, professional appointments, medical-legal experience, academic activities, publications, and presentations, is available upon request.

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