Certification
Plastic Surgery
American College of Surgeons
(F.A.C.S.)
Plastic Surgery
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
(F.R.C.S.C.)
Medecine
Medical Council of Canada
(L.M.C.C.)
Professional Associations
Association des spécialistes
en chirurgie plastique
et esthétique du Québec
(A.S.C.P.E.Q.)
Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
(S.C.C.P.E.)
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Collège royal des Médecins
et Chirurgiens du Canada
(C.R.M.C.C.)
American Society of
Plastic Surgeons
(A.S.P.S.)
Fédération des Médecins Spécialistes du Québec
(F.M.S.Q.)
Cosmetic plastic surgeon
Dr. Bernier is a perfectionist in everything he undertakes. He undeniably derives a great deal of satisfaction from aesthetic surgery, as it allows him to express his love for beauty and harmonious lines.
After extensive studies in medicine that earned him the title of specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery, Dr. Bernier went to California where he worked with highly reputed plastic surgeons. Dr.Bruce F. Connell, among other prominent surgeons, was a role model for him. From his prolonged stay in California, an environment rich in new knowledge, Dr. Bernier brought back the expertise that enabled him to become a master in the fine art of aesthetic surgery.
After his return to Canada, Dr. Bernier dedicated himself wholly to aesthetic surgery. His professionalism is highlighted by his numerous specialist certifications, which he obtained from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (F.R.C.S.C.) and the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.).
Always on the look-out for new state-of-the-art technology and desirous to offer superior quality service, Dr. Bernier has founded his own private Clinic, known under the banner of “Clinique de chirurgie et de médecine esthétique Dr Mario F. Bernier.”
Dr Bernier performs his surgeries including breast surgery, endoscopic breast augmentation at the private Rockland MD surgical center.
QUALIFICATIONS
Below is a detailed résumé of Dr. Mario Bernier‘s academic education and professional experience.
Qualifications
| 1993 | Plastic Surgery – University of Montreal |
| 1994 | Fellowship in Aesthetic Surgery – Irvine University, California |
Education
| 1991-1993 | Plastic Surgery – University of Montreal |
| 1988-1991 | General Surgery – University of Sherbrooke |
| 1984-1988 | Doctor of Medicine – University of Sherbrooke |
| 1983-1984 | Pharmacist Program – University of Montreal |
| 1982-1983 | Graduate of Biological Sciences – University of Montreal |
Professional Experience
Course Supervisor, Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction Course
Montreal, November 14/15, 1998
Director of the Plastic Surgery Unit
Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu de Saint-Jérôme May 1995 – April 1999
Member of Centre métropolitain de chirurgie plastique de Montréal
May 1994 to May 1997
Other professional training
| November 1997 | Ultrasonic Liposuction – Los Angeles |
| February 1997 | Ultrapulse CO2 Laser for Aesthetic Application – Toronto |
| July 1995 | Training in Glycolic Acid Treatments – New York |
| January 1994 | Fellowship Aesthetic Surgery, Irvine University – California |
| May 1990 | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Microsurgery, Medical Centre at Duke University – North Carolina |
