Dr. Bernstein is Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University in New York and the founder of Bernstein Medical - Center for Hair Restoration. He is recognized world wide for pioneering Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation. Dr. Bernstein’s hair restoration center in Manhattan is devoted to the treatment of hair loss using his state-of-the-art hair transplant techniques.

Dr. Bernstein is the recipient of the "Platinum Follicle Award” for "Outstanding Achievement" in scientific and clinical research in surgical hair restoration. This is the highest honor awarded to a hair transplant surgeon by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. “Dr. Bernstein has contributed to the field of hair transplantation in dramatic and substantial ways, revolutionizing the advancement of Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation. His published articles have become 'Bibles' for this methodology. Dr. Bernstein's contributions extend beyond the application of Follicular Unit Transplantation, such as studies in examining the power of sorting grafts for density, yield by method of graft production, local anesthetic use, and suture materials."

Dr. Bernstein has been chosen as one of “America’s Top Doctors,” by Castle Connolly Medical and New York Magazine's “The Best Doctors in New York” for eleven consecutive years. He has been selected to be among New York Magazine’s “Best Beauty Docs in New York” for his pioneering work in Follicular Unit Transplantation and Follicular Unit Extraction. Dr. Bernstein's contributions to the field of hair transplantation and devotion to patient care have earned him the honor of "Pioneer of the Month" and "Surgeon of the Month" in Hair Transplant Forum International. Dr. Bernstein has been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show and The Discovery Channel. He has appeared on The Early Show, CBS News, Fox News, and National Public Radio, and in GQ Magazine, Men’s Health and Vogue.