Mason City, South Taft Avenue

687 S. Taft Ave.
Suite 1
Mason City, IA 50401
United States

1-641-424-0030
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Pediatric care available
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Patient Stories

Des Moines Kid Captain’s puzzling diagnoses lead to rare genetic condition
November 24, 2025
Millie Judge’s family found answers at Stead Family Children’s Hospital after she developed seemingly random yet severe medical issues
Kid Captain Millie Judge
Wapello Kid Captain’s bones spontaneously fracture from ultra-rare disease
November 3, 2025
A high five once broke her arm. Now, Kid Captain Harper Atkinson finds strength and support at Stead Family Children’s Hospital.   
Kid Captain Harper Atkinson
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John A. Bernat, MD, PhD portrait

John A.
Bernat
MD, PhD

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Genetics
4.67 out of 5 (222 ratings)

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