Bernardo Israel Yahuaca , MD
Orthopedic Surgery - Shoulder Surgery
Franciscan Physician Network Coolspring Health Center
1225 East Coolspring Avenue
Michigan City, IN 46360 Directions
directory.franciscanhealth.org
4.9 out of 5
206 verified ratings
206 Ratings, 138 Comments
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Apr 2, 2026
I can’t say enough great things about my experience with Dr. Yahuaca. His bedside manner is truly exceptional—he’s not only highly knowledgeable, but also incredibly personable and compassionate. It’s clear that he genuinely cares about his patients.
If you’re looking for an orthopedic specialist who combines expertise with outstanding patient care, I highly recommend him. A 10/10 experience all around.
Apr 2, 2026
He's great!
Apr 2, 2026
Dr. Yahuaca took time explaining my revision shoulder surgery. He answered all my questions.
Apr 1, 2026
I just did.
Mar 23, 2026
He listened to my concerns and answered them.
Mar 21, 2026
Helped me out a lot!
Super nice 🙂
Mar 19, 2026
Liked him and he’s very thorough with following up.
Mar 19, 2026
So far so good will see after the procedure.
Mar 19, 2026
Excellent care, clear explanation of issue and plan, listens, kind and compassionate, effective treatment
Mar 19, 2026
Excellent manner. Listens. Presents options.
Mar 19, 2026
He is the best
Mar 18, 2026
Excellent surgeon.
Mar 12, 2026
Care, concern, explained everything well.
Mar 10, 2026
He is a great Doctor, very nice and personal. I can connect with him.
Mar 10, 2026
Great DOCTOR
Feb 26, 2026
He is friendly and doesn't rush the appointment.
Feb 24, 2026
Very senser, and listen what is going on,and talks to you with concern and very detailed about what is going to happen ,love it
Feb 20, 2026
Him and his team is excellent!!!
Feb 14, 2026
He explained everything to me and the different options that I could do very knowledgeable Doctor
Feb 11, 2026
Great job and easy to speak with him.
Feb 11, 2026
Dr is Knowable, Helpful and Kind
Feb 10, 2026
Dr. Yahuaca is very personable and professional.
Feb 4, 2026
He was amazing so informative took the time to explain every detail so professional I will continue to recommend him to anybody I know that needs an orthopedic doctor and I will continue ongoing there He treated to like family not like Someone who was just reading a chart
Feb 3, 2026
He's very informative. He made sure me and my wife understood everything that was going on with my care.
Jan 31, 2026
Offered me informed decisions regarding my care.
Jan 30, 2026
Patient.reasuring.very friendly.didnt rush me
Jan 29, 2026
He thoroughly reviewed my case, going in detail over my test results and interpreting them for me. He provided options for treatment and explained the advantages and disadvantages of each. He listened to my concerns and answered my questions. He had an excellent manner.
Jan 28, 2026
He's good.
Jan 28, 2026
Great communicator — explained plan of care with several options.
Jan 28, 2026
Great doctor
Jan 22, 2026
Dr is thorough, friendly and an expert in his field.
Jan 18, 2026
Anyone I've talked with have had positive things to say about him.
Jan 17, 2026
Explains well
Very Patient
Professional
Have had good results w/ treatment and he's so kind!
Jan 13, 2026
He was very knowledgeable. Explained my injuries in detail and with patience. Excellent bedside manner.
Jan 13, 2026
He was an awesome doctor, very knowledgeable and very helpful and understanding
Jan 13, 2026
He was very personable and everyone in waiting room had only good thing to say about him. He explained what happend and if it happens again just come in and we will take of it.
Jan 12, 2026
Very good at telling me what I've got to do to make it better for myself. Will give me the straight talk of what's going on!
Jan 9, 2026
Excellent Doctor very helpful in doing what is needed to cure the problem.
Jan 7, 2026
The doctor explained everything step-by-step for me, and it was very easy for me to understand he was extremely friendly
Jan 7, 2026
Fabulous physician!
Dec 29, 2025
excellent doctor listens and explains very well
Dec 29, 2025
Very professional. Quick and to the point of what is occurring. Because of injury.
Dec 18, 2025
Dr listens well and and explains in normal terms, not doctor speak.
Dec 17, 2025
I just did, look above
Dec 16, 2025
Very personal
Dec 15, 2025
He had good bedside manners. Answered all my questions
Dec 14, 2025
Dr. Yahuaca sits and tells you what the problem is, and what he could do to fix it. Very personable individual.
Dec 12, 2025
Takes his time, explains all options and I would say one of the best doctors I’ve ever seen.
I’m thankful I was recommended to see him.
Dec 11, 2025
Happy with recommendations & future plans for treatments.
Dec 10, 2025
He listens and takes time to understand the situation. Not rushed.