
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adolescents (12-17 years)
- Adults (18+ years)
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Virtua Medical Group
About Brad J. Bernardini
Professional Statement
Locations
- Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics - Sewell
- 570 Egg Harbor Road, Suite C4, Sewell, NJ 08080
- Get Directions
- phone: 609-267-9400
- fax: 856-270-2786
- Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics - Medford
- 131 Route 70, Suite 100A, Medford, NJ 08055
- Get Directions
- phone: 856-673-3960
- fax: 609-451-5518
- Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics - Bordentown
- 243 US Highway 130, Suite 100, Bordentown, NJ 08505
- Get Directions
- phone: 609-267-9400
- fax: 609-424-3517
- Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics - Vineland
- 994 West Sherman Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360
- Get Directions
- phone: 609-267-9400
- fax: 856-696-2214
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Taos Orthopedic Institute, Sports Medicine, 2005
- Residency: University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, 2004
- Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center, MD, 1999
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Assure Premier Plus
- Aetna Managed Medicaid
- Aetna Managed Medicare
- Amerihealth
- Amerihealth Administrator
- Cigna
- Cigna Managed Medicare
- Clover Health
- Horizon Blue Cross
- Horizon Blue Cross Managed Medicare
- Horizon Managed Medicaid
- Horizon NJ Total Care
- Humana Managed Medicare
- Humana Military
- IBC-Keystone
- Independence Administrator
- Independence Blue Cross
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Meritain Health
- Oxford
- Trinity Health Pace
- UMR Commercial
- Uniformed Service Family Health Plan
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Managed Medicaid
- United Healthcare Managed Medicare
- Veterans Administration
- Wellcare Managed Medicaid
- Wellcare Managed Medicare
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
319 ratings, 70 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2026
nothing to say it was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2026
It is tops!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/22/2026
Great experience at VirtuaRecon! Dr. Brad Bernardini is an exceptional physician. He was very patient and responsive to our son's care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2026
I've had him as a physician for quite some time and I trust him and what he tells me and everyone is very courteous.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
I was in and out my appointment was at 10 I was out by 1011
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
It was a great meeting!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2026
It was a five-star visit. Brad Bernardini fixed me up. Shoulder feels great. The staff was wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Dr. Bernardini is awesome. I absolutely love him. He is very professional and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
Dr Seth Stake treated me with complete respect. His recommendation and ability to complete the task will give me a second lease on life!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Everyone was so patient and kind. Dr Bernardini really listened to my concerns and made me feel comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2026
Dr. Bernardini is a friendly, professional Dr. He helped ease the pain in my shoulder and I will continue to see him. Thanks!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Great experience everyone was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Great team!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2026
Great care team
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
The is extremely kind and courteous. They completed my prior authorization in less than 24 hours.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
Scheduling was easy, however, it was very complicated to eventually get through to someone. On the day of, there was a mistake and a different provider came for my appointment with Dr. Bernardini. I tried to call in and there was a bunch of messages about just implementing a new fencing system. And then I was number 110 in queue or something like that before I could actually get through to anyone. I actually left my house and drove to the Dr. Bernardini's office to speak with the people at the desk, finished it, and then drove home before anyone had even called me back. So the time to actually get through and schedule to someone at Bernardini's office specifically was very difficult because every Cooper number, I'm sorry, every virtual number that I called kept getting rerouted and put into an automated queue, which seemed impossible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
LOVE Dr Bernardini-he is the best at what he does! great surgeon-great clinician. I would recommend him to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
I recommend Dr. Bernardini and the practice to everyone. It's been a very good experience which helped make a very difficult surgery and recovery more pleasant. The experience at the Vantage surgery center was excellent as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Everyone was helpful and pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
My doctor, Brad Bernardini, was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable. He just listened to what my issues were and it was just a nice time in there and I have no problems with anything that he did or any of the staff. It was very, very nice. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
{Redacted} was professional and very friendly during my visit. Dr Bernardini was excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
The doctor was friendly, knowledgeable and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Such a great practice !! Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Brad, his assistant, and everyone at virtua are great people to deal with. Highly recommend them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
The waiting area is an uncomfortable space to wait for your appointment to commence. It could use rethinking.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Yes, when I, the time that I ended up going to visit him, he made me feel as though I can trust him. Everything was very, spoken to me well. I feel very comfortable. And I feel like it's a very good place to, you know, have the surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Beautiful office for treatment and very nice staff!! A doctor who listens to you and offers the best treatment!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Everyone was super nice and greeted me. Physician is wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Received objective & factual information allowing me to proceed with a comfort level I'm moving in right direction
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr Bernardini is amazing so was nursing and xray. The admin staff at the location and scheduling team are rude and dismissive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr B is great. Intake woman was extremely polite. What a pleasure!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
Dr. Brad treats everyone like we're family. I recommend him to anybody. He is the best. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2025
Everyone goes above and beyond. Highly recommend this doctor and facility
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
The staff. Treated me very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
I will be back for any other needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2025
Doc is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Dr. Brad has continues the family tradition of health care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
I feel like I've been taken good care of and would definitely recommend others to the practice.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
I was scheduled for 430 on a Friday and found out when I got to the office. Somebody else was also scheduled for 430. In the end I waited an hour and 10 minutes just to be put back into a room and then waited another almost 10 minutes for the doctor to come in. This was not a good start.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Like most doctors, I had to wait a long time to be seen. There were two of us in the waiting room with the exact same appointment time. I think I got in to see the doctor about 45 minutes after my appointment time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr. Bernardini took extra time to discuss my rehab and progress. Very much involved me in decision making.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
I would appreciate if the doctor would respect the time and questions of the parents who have watched their child go through a notable injury & surgery and not seem annoyed by questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
The doctor instilled confidence and was very professional but friendly, and all staff treated me well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
The nursing staff and x-ray technician were very polite, caring - just great!!! I did have to insist on seeing Dr. Brad because he and his father know me for about 30 years and know my history. Thanks for your help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Professional, courteous, and made you feel valued and your concerns were important.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr Bernardini is great with my daughter. He is doing her 2nd ACL surgery. I wouldn't trust anyone else with her knees.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
Thank you Doctor Bernardini I was able to schedule my procedure with Dr Wahl the Very next day, yesterday and Thankfully My Bicep is 95% better today! You truly know your stuff, Thank you sooooooo much! [REDACTED]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
Look forward to heal completely! Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2025
I have good experience with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Staff were very accommodating since I was late to my appointment because of traffic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
I was gun shy seeing another doctor for my knee as I've seen 7 others previously but once Dr Bernardini walked in the room I felt very much at ease and I knew he would listen and not judge. I was very happy that I felt heard and listened to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
You guys are the best keep up the great work
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
Dr Bernardini was absolutely wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and relatable at the same time. I felt very comfortable in his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Will need a referral to another caregiver to follow the group instructions on an injection regimen for continuing my choice of treatment. Injection of Cortisone has taken effect and has eased my pain greatly. Please recommend the person to contact.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Dr. Bernardini is the best. He listens to everything. He gives options. He doesn't pressure you into any particular decision. He just gives you all the options that you have and wants to make you as comfortable as possible. He's the best doctor that I've seen in a very, very long time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
I congratulate the entire staff; they are excellent professionals and their service is wonderful. God bless you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2025
The visit with Dr. Bernardini was a very uplifting experience. He answered all my questions. He assessed what my situation was. He gave me a referral to get some further assessments done from what my problem was. I felt very satisfied, very comfortable with the outcome so far. I would definitely go back there again. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Great knowledgeable and kind Ortho shoulder Dr. Brad.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
This staff is amazing. Between my daughter's knee surgery, ankle surgery with Dr. Bernardini and Dr. [REDACTED], the staff, the scheduling, the doctors, everyone's been great. So it was a no-brainer for me to go there for my knee issues. Keep up the great work.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
The nurse was very nice and the doctor too. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
They did everything well. The appointment was on time. They took care of everything immediately. There was no waiting around. And just everybody there is very knowledgeable. It's always a great experience. It's not the first time I've been to a virtua orthopedics reconstructive. It's always a really, really very good experience and always have a lot of success. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2025
Took several calls to different numbers to get someone to call me to set up an appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2025
You have great doctor and Brad Bernardini, very attentive, very efficient. My only negative from that visit was scheduling that appointment. I was on the phone at least 15 minutes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
Everyone was patient, knowledgeable, professional, and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
It was an amazing experience and Dr. Bernardini helped me out so much. I actually tore my ACL meniscus two times during these five years and he's just been like a saint. He was an angel for us.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
Exceptional care and physician definitely valued my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
A month out for a new onset medical problem is a bit unreasonable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
My experience with this group of doctors, NP, and therapists(from Reconstructive Orthopedics) and all staff is always a pleasure and they are very respectful to me as a patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2026
nothing to say it was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2026
It is tops!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/22/2026
Great experience at VirtuaRecon! Dr. Brad Bernardini is an exceptional physician. He was very patient and responsive to our son's care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2026
I've had him as a physician for quite some time and I trust him and what he tells me and everyone is very courteous.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
I was in and out my appointment was at 10 I was out by 1011
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
It was a great meeting!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2026
It was a five-star visit. Brad Bernardini fixed me up. Shoulder feels great. The staff was wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Dr. Bernardini is awesome. I absolutely love him. He is very professional and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
Dr Seth Stake treated me with complete respect. His recommendation and ability to complete the task will give me a second lease on life!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Everyone was so patient and kind. Dr Bernardini really listened to my concerns and made me feel comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2026
Dr. Bernardini is a friendly, professional Dr. He helped ease the pain in my shoulder and I will continue to see him. Thanks!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Great experience everyone was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Great team!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2026
Great care team
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
The is extremely kind and courteous. They completed my prior authorization in less than 24 hours.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
Scheduling was easy, however, it was very complicated to eventually get through to someone. On the day of, there was a mistake and a different provider came for my appointment with Dr. Bernardini. I tried to call in and there was a bunch of messages about just implementing a new fencing system. And then I was number 110 in queue or something like that before I could actually get through to anyone. I actually left my house and drove to the Dr. Bernardini's office to speak with the people at the desk, finished it, and then drove home before anyone had even called me back. So the time to actually get through and schedule to someone at Bernardini's office specifically was very difficult because every Cooper number, I'm sorry, every virtual number that I called kept getting rerouted and put into an automated queue, which seemed impossible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
LOVE Dr Bernardini-he is the best at what he does! great surgeon-great clinician. I would recommend him to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
I recommend Dr. Bernardini and the practice to everyone. It's been a very good experience which helped make a very difficult surgery and recovery more pleasant. The experience at the Vantage surgery center was excellent as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Everyone was helpful and pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
My doctor, Brad Bernardini, was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable. He just listened to what my issues were and it was just a nice time in there and I have no problems with anything that he did or any of the staff. It was very, very nice. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
{Redacted} was professional and very friendly during my visit. Dr Bernardini was excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
The doctor was friendly, knowledgeable and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Such a great practice !! Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Brad, his assistant, and everyone at virtua are great people to deal with. Highly recommend them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
The waiting area is an uncomfortable space to wait for your appointment to commence. It could use rethinking.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Yes, when I, the time that I ended up going to visit him, he made me feel as though I can trust him. Everything was very, spoken to me well. I feel very comfortable. And I feel like it's a very good place to, you know, have the surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Beautiful office for treatment and very nice staff!! A doctor who listens to you and offers the best treatment!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Everyone was super nice and greeted me. Physician is wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Received objective & factual information allowing me to proceed with a comfort level I'm moving in right direction
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr Bernardini is amazing so was nursing and xray. The admin staff at the location and scheduling team are rude and dismissive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr B is great. Intake woman was extremely polite. What a pleasure!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
Dr. Brad treats everyone like we're family. I recommend him to anybody. He is the best. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2025
Everyone goes above and beyond. Highly recommend this doctor and facility
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
The staff. Treated me very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
I will be back for any other needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2025
Doc is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Dr. Brad has continues the family tradition of health care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
I feel like I've been taken good care of and would definitely recommend others to the practice.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
I was scheduled for 430 on a Friday and found out when I got to the office. Somebody else was also scheduled for 430. In the end I waited an hour and 10 minutes just to be put back into a room and then waited another almost 10 minutes for the doctor to come in. This was not a good start.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Like most doctors, I had to wait a long time to be seen. There were two of us in the waiting room with the exact same appointment time. I think I got in to see the doctor about 45 minutes after my appointment time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr. Bernardini took extra time to discuss my rehab and progress. Very much involved me in decision making.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
I would appreciate if the doctor would respect the time and questions of the parents who have watched their child go through a notable injury & surgery and not seem annoyed by questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
The doctor instilled confidence and was very professional but friendly, and all staff treated me well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
The nursing staff and x-ray technician were very polite, caring - just great!!! I did have to insist on seeing Dr. Brad because he and his father know me for about 30 years and know my history. Thanks for your help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Professional, courteous, and made you feel valued and your concerns were important.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr Bernardini is great with my daughter. He is doing her 2nd ACL surgery. I wouldn't trust anyone else with her knees.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
Thank you Doctor Bernardini I was able to schedule my procedure with Dr Wahl the Very next day, yesterday and Thankfully My Bicep is 95% better today! You truly know your stuff, Thank you sooooooo much! [REDACTED]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
Look forward to heal completely! Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2025
I have good experience with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Staff were very accommodating since I was late to my appointment because of traffic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
I was gun shy seeing another doctor for my knee as I've seen 7 others previously but once Dr Bernardini walked in the room I felt very much at ease and I knew he would listen and not judge. I was very happy that I felt heard and listened to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
You guys are the best keep up the great work
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
Dr Bernardini was absolutely wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and relatable at the same time. I felt very comfortable in his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Will need a referral to another caregiver to follow the group instructions on an injection regimen for continuing my choice of treatment. Injection of Cortisone has taken effect and has eased my pain greatly. Please recommend the person to contact.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Dr. Bernardini is the best. He listens to everything. He gives options. He doesn't pressure you into any particular decision. He just gives you all the options that you have and wants to make you as comfortable as possible. He's the best doctor that I've seen in a very, very long time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
I congratulate the entire staff; they are excellent professionals and their service is wonderful. God bless you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2025
The visit with Dr. Bernardini was a very uplifting experience. He answered all my questions. He assessed what my situation was. He gave me a referral to get some further assessments done from what my problem was. I felt very satisfied, very comfortable with the outcome so far. I would definitely go back there again. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Great knowledgeable and kind Ortho shoulder Dr. Brad.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
This staff is amazing. Between my daughter's knee surgery, ankle surgery with Dr. Bernardini and Dr. [REDACTED], the staff, the scheduling, the doctors, everyone's been great. So it was a no-brainer for me to go there for my knee issues. Keep up the great work.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
The nurse was very nice and the doctor too. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
They did everything well. The appointment was on time. They took care of everything immediately. There was no waiting around. And just everybody there is very knowledgeable. It's always a great experience. It's not the first time I've been to a virtua orthopedics reconstructive. It's always a really, really very good experience and always have a lot of success. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2025
Took several calls to different numbers to get someone to call me to set up an appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2025
You have great doctor and Brad Bernardini, very attentive, very efficient. My only negative from that visit was scheduling that appointment. I was on the phone at least 15 minutes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
Everyone was patient, knowledgeable, professional, and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
It was an amazing experience and Dr. Bernardini helped me out so much. I actually tore my ACL meniscus two times during these five years and he's just been like a saint. He was an angel for us.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
Exceptional care and physician definitely valued my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
A month out for a new onset medical problem is a bit unreasonable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
My experience with this group of doctors, NP, and therapists(from Reconstructive Orthopedics) and all staff is always a pleasure and they are very respectful to me as a patient.