Alec J. Bernard, DO, MMS

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) is a comprehensive healthcare organization in New Hampshire, offering a wide range of services through its various locations, including specialized care at the Dartmouth Cancer Center and Dartmouth Health Children's. With a commitment to community outreach, research, and patient wellness, DHMC is recognized for its excellence in medical care and has received multiple honors, including designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. The organization is dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging and support for both patients and healthcare professionals, prioritizing innovative treatment methods and educational opportunities. With a focus on improving healthcare outcomes, DHMC collaborates with various healthcare facilities and promotes initiatives for patient education and wellness across the region. Generated from the website

I chose obstetrics and gynecology because it is a specialty that has long term impact on a whole family. It is important to me that my patients feel confident that I am committed to their individual care and needs. Participating in care for the profound moments of a family's life is very rewarding.

I work with a large, multi-specialty team of providers to facilitate complete, longitudinal, and interdisciplinary care for patients with bone and soft-tissue tumors. Together, we provide care for patients who have complex surgical problems by using state-of-the-art technologies and old-fashioned doctoring. Since every patient is unique, treatments for bone and soft-tissue tumors must be individualized. Most bone and soft-tissue tumors are benign and may not require treatment. Due to advancements in therapies for more aggressive tumors, we can offer a limb-sparing operation to most patients with malignant tumors. Children affected by malignant tumors may be treated with endoprostheses that are lengthened through non-invasive means to accommodate their continued growth. My goal is to help patients triumph over their disease so that they can resume the activities they value most.