Weather Alert

EARLY CLOSURE MARCH 4 - Due to the forecast for severe winter weather, Creighton's Omaha campus will close at 7 P.M. this evening. 

All in-person classes, clinics, and events, regardless of start time, are asked to end by 7 P.M. For those needing a shuttle, please visit my.creighton.edu for the most up-to-date maps and schedule. Shuttles will run until 8 P.M. this evening. We encourage you to be mindful of other closures or impacted services across the city as well. 

Employees, including those classified as responsible for “essential operations” should review Creighton's Weather and Emergency-Related Absence Policy and work with your immediate supervisor on expectations for job functions during this curtailment of campus operations. 

Please be take proper winter weather precautions throughout the day and contact public safety at 402.280.2911 for any emergencies.

Evanthia Bernitsas, MD

Professor

Contact

EvanthiaBernitsas@creighton.edu
School of Medicine
Neurology

Evanthia Bernitsas, MD

Professor

Department

Neurology

Position

Professor

Awards

  • Research Excellence Award-Physician Scientist
    I was selected as a recipient of WSU SOM research excellence award to honor my contribution in Neuroimmunology/MS research.
    WSU SOM
  • Neurology Clerkship Teaching award, Neurology
    Recognized by students as an outstanding teacher.
    Wayne State University School of Medicine
  • Top Doctor
    Recognized as a top doctor by peers
    Top Doctor
  • Inclusion in Marquis Who's who in America
    Recognized for excellence as a clinician and researcher
    Marquis Who's who
  • Fellow (FAAN)
    This is the most respected category of membership, recognizing exemplary achievements in clinical practice, teaching, research.
    American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
  • Yoga Moves MS award
    This award, presented by "Yoga Moves MS" a non for profit organization, highlights significant contributions in encouraging MS patient to stay physically and mentally fit.
    Yoga Moves MS
  • Chair's award (outstanding achiever)
    This award recognizes outstanding achievement and clinical excellence. One to two awards annually
    Chair, WSU
  • Compassionate Doctor Award
    This award presented by Vitals, highlights willingness to listen to the patients and "take the extra step" to achieve the best possible outcome. One to two awards annually per department
    Vitals
  • On-Time Doctor Award
    This award, given by Vitals, highlights brief waiting time in the outpatient clinic. One to two awards annually per department
    Vitals
  • Patient's Choice Award
    This award, presented by Vitals, is based on patient preferences. One to two awards annually per department
    Vitals
  • Best Doctors in America and in Michigan
    I was named in the Best Doctors in America and Michigan, as the one of the best in my field for outstanding clinical care. This is a national listing of physicians who represent the top five percent of doctors nationwide, based on peer review survey of physicians nationwide, 2013-2014
    Best Doctors
  • MS Clinical Fellowship Award
    This award, given by the MS Society, funded my 2008 clinical fellowship at Baylor College of medicine. Three to Four awards per year
    Baylor College of Medicine
  • CMSC Scholarship
    This award, given by the Consortium of MS Center, covered registration and travel to the meeting. Number of awards is unknown
    Consortium of MS Center