New Search

Michael Berneking, MD

Occupational Medicine
Michael Berneking

My Approach to Care

My job as a physician is about more than simply treating my patients’ health concerns. It is about educating and informing them so that they can make the best choices for their life. As an occupational medicine clinician, my goal is to restore injured workers to their optimal health and wellness as quickly as possible, as to minimize disruption to their everyday life. Every patient is unique and I approach them as individuals and try to understand what will help them the best.

Location Information

Profile

Though he began his career as a primary care provider, Dr. Michael Berneking has found his passion as an occupational medicine clinician. He enjoys that in this role, he gets to help both individuals and companies. “Occupational medicine comes with unique rewards and challenges that are not seen in any other specialty,” he explains. “Not only do I help treat my patients’ injury and/or illness, I also address the ways their environment and job impact their overall health and wellness.”

Dr. Berneking has a special interest in sleep medicine. This includes sleep disorders, fatigue, and its impact on the workplace – particularly in transportation. Also, as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Michigan Army National Guard, Dr. Berneking is highly interested in aviation/aerospace medicine. He has been deployed four times all over the world and presently serve as a flight surgeon!

Dr. Berneking stays busy, but when he has a bit of time to spare, he enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with his family (which includes two Australian Shepherds and a Bearded Dragon!)

Gender

Male

Language(s)

  • English

Related Services

  • Occupational Health

Credentials

Board Certification(s)

  • Family Medicine

Provider - Subspecialty Certification(s)

Residency

Family Medicine, Methodist Hospital of Indiana, Indianapolis, Ind.

Internship

Family Medicine, Methodist Hospital of Indiana, Indianapolis, Ind.

Medical School(s)

Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Ind.

Welcome to Bronson!

Thank you for choosing Bronson as a partner in your healthcare journey. To help you make an informed choice and ensure you find a provider that best meets your healthcare needs, we consider several factors: your specific medical conditions or services required, you/your child’s age, the provider’s specialty areas and insurance coverage.

If you selected a provider where one or more of the factors below apply to you, please click the back button to use our online directory to search for another Bronson provider that meets your requirements.

You may also call a Bronson Care Advisor at (269) 341-7788. They can help you choose the right provider for you or your family.

At your first appointment, your new provider will review your medical history, including the medications you are taking. They may also talk with you about changing your medications.

This provider follows the CDC guidelines for childhood vaccination recommendations, also called shots. However, many providers are still able to see your child if you do not plan to vaccinate your child. Please choose another Bronson provider.

This provider cannot see patients who take controlled substances for pain management. Please choose another Bronson provider.

This provider does not provide care for patients who take more than two prescribed medicines on a regular basis. Please choose another Bronson provider.

This provider does not provide care for patients who are under the age of 18. If you or your child are under 18, please choose another Bronson provider who is currently accepting new pediatric patients.

This provider asks women to see an OB/GYN provider for gynecological exams. However, they welcome women for all other care. Please use our online directory to find a Bronson OB/GYN provider.

This provider doesn’t provide care for patients who take behavioral health medicine. Please choose another Bronson provider.

This provider isn’t currently accepting new Medicaid patients. Please choose another Bronson provider.

This provider cannot provide care for patients who are above the age of 18. Please choose another Bronson provider.

This provider is currently only accepting patients under the age of 21. If you are over 21 years old, please choose a Bronson Internal Medicine or Family Medicine provider.

This provider cannot provide care for patients who are under the age of 15. Please choose another Bronson provider.

Positivity Icon

Have you experienced Bronson Positivity?

Share your Positivity