
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
About Bernhard Birnbaum
Primary Academic Title
Instructor in Medicine
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Water's Edge
- 103 Bata Boulevard, Suite A, Belcamp, MD 21017
- phone: 410-575-6611
- fax: 410-367-2141
Expertise
Education
UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School
Residency, Internal Medicine, 1986SUNY Downstate College of Medicine
Medical Education, Medicine, MD, 1983Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 1986Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
382 ratings, 141 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2025
Outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
His the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Good communicator calm personality easy to talk to with great and positivity
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Dr Birnbaum is patient , thorough, kind .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
I trust Dr Birnbaum wholeheartedly. This visit was the best and he gave me such peace on the way forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
As always good care and good service from my provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2025
Excellent professional care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
I TRUST Dr. BIRNBAUM TO HELP ME MAKE GOOD DECISIONS FOR MY HELP.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
Dr. Birnbaum is the best doctor I've ever had. He really listens to me and doesn't rush me along. He talks through things with me and has helped me attain better health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
Dr was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Best provider. Knowledgeable and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
I recommend him for my family and friends
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Very good and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Dr Birnbaum has been my physician for many years, he is very patient with me and concerned about my dietaryo choices. He always offers me guidelines to correct my unhealthful eating habits. I have confidence in his treatment of me and I appreciate him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
The best doctor that I've ever had in my almost 60 years of dealing with doctors ! It's very comforting to have a doctor that cares so much about me and my health ! I would never consider seeing another doctor as long as Doctor Birnbaum is practicing and willing to be my caregiver !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
My provider is knowledgeable and involved in my care. He's God-given.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
My provide is the best I have had in years. He listens and understands what I ask.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Dr. Answered all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Dr. Birnbaum is friendly and easy to engage in dialog.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Provider provided excellent expertise and service!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
As always. The best! Attentive, good listener. Took my concerns with care and answered questions explaining so I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
He is concern about my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
Extremely helpful and caring. Thanks.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Excellent initial visit. Very pleased with provider and related team members.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Very attentive and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2025
I have been with this provider for many years. He listens, cares, explains, and gives advice. He is the best that I have had!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
Professional office
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
I have had my doctor for 20+ years blessed! He's always helped me in all issues I have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Dr. Birnbaum is a most kind and caring provider. He has never made me feel like he's rushing me or that I was asking silly questions. He's truly a wonderful physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
My Doctor is among the best!Thank you Dr. Birnbaum!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
A true professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Wonderful doctor I feel lucky to have Dr. B as my primary doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Thank you for your excellent service!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Dr. Birnbaum is an excellent internist. Always showing concern for his patient and helping them to reach their health goals.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
Dr Birnbaum
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
I like going to Hopkins water edge facility and my care under Dr. Birnbaum. He's fantastic, never rushed me out the door and listens to me with patience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
My Doctor is a good doctor, but he never really has much to say.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
Very through. Ask if I have any concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
My first appointment at this practice. Went well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2024
Dr.Birnbaum has been my Primary Physician for a long time. He is always available if I have any questions or concerns. I have recommendedim highly to my Friend and Relatives
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Very nice Dr. Whom I've been seeming for a long time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
My provider is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Dr Birnbaum at Johns Hopkins waters edge is an excellent Doctor. I have been seeing him since 1997.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Excellent caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Good listener, knowledgable and courteousProvide good information related to my health. I trust him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Great bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
Love Dr Birnbaum
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Been with them for 25+ years. That should say it all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
The Doctor was very easy to talk to and showed interest in my health and wellbeing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
He is the best Dr I ever had and verry nice and understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
I do not think I would be alive today if Dr Birnbaum had not noticed my high blood pressure and taken me as a patient back in 2003. Second to my Wife, His care and concern has kept me alive, healthy and in good spirit. That is despite my efforts in the other direction for the first ten years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
Dr Birnbaum is always Protestant thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
I'm confident that everyone is doing their job well, Is competent, and cares about their patients. No more can be asked of the provider than that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Dr. Birnbaum was very good with the Physical with [Patient] and talked in a slower manner and waited for [Patient] to respond due to his Autism. We did not feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Thanks for a great visit on 20 SEP 2024
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Dr. Birnbaum has provided excellent primary care for several years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
He is very concerned with my health and very thorough with my instructions or whatever things I need to take care in order to follow my instructions about taking care of myself.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Dr. Birnbaum always answers my questions and offers excellent advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Dr, Birnbaum is a good doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Very professional, knowledgeable ,friendly, and easy to talk with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
I absolutely love my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
He is brilliant and caring. Always professional and listens to what I have to say.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2024
My provider at John Hopkins is an excellent provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Very good at asking questions and explaining things as well as listening to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
Always pleased with Dr. Birnbaum. He knows my medical history and never disappointed on his recommended treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2024
Greatly appreciated Dr Birnbaum's help in establishing a goal for weight loss and his encouragement for progress to date.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Best ever. Easy to talk to and ask questions and receive answers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Dr. Birnbaum has been my personal physician for 22 years and I have never had a negative thing to say about him. I talk about him with friends, family and even strangers. The entire crew at Riverside are friendly and expert at their jobs. I appreciate all of them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
Excellent expertise and service!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2024
All good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Fantastic provider
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Dr. Bernard Birnbaum is a doctor with experience. He prescribed tests as to help him to determine the diagnosis of my problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Dr. Birnbaum always listens to my concerns and takes the time to answer. He is always respectful and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Very good visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Very concise throughout the entire visit. Listens to all your concerns, plus keeps me on track to always improve my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Very outstanding person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
He does a great job!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
Very comprehensive visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Always professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2024
Made changes to prescriptions and supplements after listening to my conversation about pain level. Ordered lipid tests to look at possible reasons for the pain levels
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2024
The absolute best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
Tele visit went very smoothly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
Excellent Provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
I appreciate his bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Dr. Birnbaum is an excellent physician. I'm grateful he's there.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Dr. Birnbaum is very kind and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Outstanding session for my annual physical; all concerns were addressed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
I have established a sound report with Dr Birnbaum. I am comfortable with the level of care he provides me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
Since we moved here from Texas, he has been my primary doctor and I can't say enough good things about this gentleman wonderful Dr. Birnbaum
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
I am satisfied d with h my appointment and all my questions and concerns were answered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Dr Birnbaum is verygood and skilled provider. Listens well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2024
Right on time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Without a doubt, my doctor is the best doctor I have ever had...I have had a number of doctors serving twenty two years in the military. Once again he is second to none.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Dr. Birnbaum is alway professional, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He does an excellent job and I would recommend him to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Very Good!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Very good DOCTOR
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Wonderful doctor, fulllof knowledge about anything we talk about. Compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Dr Bernard was very helpful during my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
Dr. Birnbaum has been my Provider for many years. He is excellent. Very friendly and open to my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
Dr Birnbaum is an excellent provider. Always careful and thoughtful in his assessment of how I am doing and how I can improve.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
Dr. B is a very caring & compassionate person..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Long time provider who knows me and my concerns well and is always thorough In addressing my concerns and answering my questions. He Is consistently attentive to my heath issues and and provides me with excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
OUTSTANDING HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2024
Information given covers all my concerns
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2024
This is the first time I Feel like the doctor didn't know my background. Because of that, I didn't feel like the advice was all that sound.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2024
Took a very thorough history where two other doctors had missed making a diagnosisI want to have him for my doctor forever.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2024
As usual, provider is thorough and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Dr. Birnbaum is incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
He is exactly the doctor needed. He will tell me what I need to know with out hesitation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
Always receive excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
Dr. Birnbaum has been my provider since April 1993 and he's has treated me with respect and kindness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
Attentive, helpful and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Dr Birnbaum
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
I appreciate that I was asked if it was okay for the medical student to accompany the doctor into the exam room.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2024
Dr. Birnbaum has always been a very caring provider and has always been patient and kind in answering any and all questions I ask. He explains things very clearly and in terms I as a lay person understands immediately.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2024
Bernard is a wonderful provider who genuinely cares about me as his patient and provides real-life solutions to me specifically in hopes for the best natural outcome possible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2024
Very interested in my situation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
He explains everything in a clear and concise way and is very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
My provider came Anne and greeted I gave him a handshake Of course he wore gloves.and he went over my medicine with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
My husband and I have been Dr. Birnbaums patients for 20-30 years. We've greatly appreciated his care of us
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2024
Efficient, knowledgeable,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2024
Overall my visit was just fine. It is nice to be able to talk with my same doctor for many years now. He knows me well !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
Dr. Birnbaum is exceptionally caring, intelligent, respectful, and genuine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
Excellent session
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
Efficient visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
My provider seemed to have done an excellent job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
Been going to Dr Birnbaum for many years he's the BEST!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
Excellent overall!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
Dr.Birnbaum is phenomenal, I enjoy every visit. He truly cares about his patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Best and completely concerning about my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2024
Excellent!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2024
This dr is very thorough with my healthcare.