About
Andrew M. Bernstein, DO is a board-certified family physician who has practiced medicine in Naples, Florida since 2006. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Cum Laude, from the State University of New York at Binghamton. He then earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida in 2003. He completed his Family Practice residency at Columbia Hospital in West Palm Beach, with additional training rotations at Mount Sinai Miami Beach, the University of Miami, and the University of Texas Southwestern Dallas. Before medical school, he completed a research fellowship with the Department of Energy in Richland, Washington. That work focused on a cytotoxicity study and polymer synthesis involving a thermoreversible gel for radionuclide cancer therapy. He presented those findings at the American Chemical Society conference in California in July 1998.
Dr. Bernstein spent over 15 years at NCH Naples Community Hospital before founding Naples Health & Wellness. He also served as the Collier County Sheriff's Physician, performing annual physicals and treadmill stress testing for police officers. He served as Medical Director of Collier Home Health Agency and volunteers at the Neighborhood Health Clinic, providing care to uninsured patients in Collier County. He is passionate about brain health, mental wellness, heart health, and disease prevention through nutrition and lifestyle change. He treats each patient as family and builds lasting bonds through attentive, unhurried care. Outside medicine, he enjoys cooking, photography, guitar, and annual wildlife photography trips with his wife to places including Yellowstone, South Africa, and the Amazon.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Cum Laude, State University of New York at Binghamton
Medical School
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL, 2003
Residency
Family Practice, Columbia Hospital, West Palm Beach, FL, 2003; additional training rotations at Mount Sinai Miami Beach, University of Miami, and University of Texas Southwestern Dallas
Fellowship
Research Fellowship, Department of Energy, Richland, WA (cytotoxicity study and polymer synthesis for radionuclide cancer therapy)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Bernstein right for?
Dr. Bernstein is a strong fit for adults who want a primary care physician with deep roots in the Naples community. Patients managing chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, or mental health concerns benefit from his whole-person approach. He is especially well-suited for those who want to reduce medications through nutrition and lifestyle change. Patients who value direct after-hours access and thorough, unhurried visits will find his practice a natural fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bernstein treats a broad range of conditions across family and preventive medicine. His clinical focus includes heart health, brain health, mental wellness, weight management, and chronic disease prevention. He approaches each condition with a preference for nutrition and lifestyle interventions before reaching for medications.
Yes, Dr. Bernstein holds board certification in Family Practice, which he earned in 2006. He completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University and his residency at Columbia Hospital in West Palm Beach.
Dr. Bernstein leads with nutrition and lifestyle counseling whenever possible. His goal is to minimize medications and address the root causes of disease rather than managing symptoms. He works with each patient to build sustainable habits that reduce long-term health risks.
Dr. Bernstein treats mental and physical health as inseparable. He gives equal attention to both in every visit and incorporates mental wellness into his overall care philosophy. He also offers mental health support as part of his practice services.
Dr. Bernstein earned his DO from Nova Southeastern University in 2003. He completed his Family Practice residency at Columbia Hospital in West Palm Beach, with training rotations at Mount Sinai Miami Beach, the University of Miami, and the University of Texas Southwestern Dallas. Before medical school, he completed a research fellowship with the Department of Energy studying cancer therapy compounds.
Dr. Bernstein has practiced medicine in Naples since 2006. He spent over 15 years at NCH Naples Community Hospital and served as the Collier County Sheriff's Physician before founding Naples Health & Wellness. His specialist referral network spans more than 17 years of local relationships.
Yes, Dr. Bernstein regularly cares for patients managing multiple conditions. His comprehensive approach integrates preventive care, specialist coordination, and lifestyle counseling to address the full picture of a patient's health. His 60 to 90-minute Comprehensive Annual Health Assessments give him time to work through complex cases thoroughly.
Dr. Bernstein enjoys cooking, photography, and playing guitar. He and his wife take annual wildlife photography trips to places including Yellowstone, South Africa, and the Amazon. Those pursuits inform his belief in balance and the connection between overall wellbeing and good health.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026