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Dr. Brian Bear, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Brian Bear, MD
4.9 (201 Ratings)

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Dr. Brian Bear, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Rockford, IL.
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Dr. Brian Bear, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 59
Rockford, IL
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Brian Bear, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Rockford, IL.

About

Dr. Brian Bear, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Rockford, IL and has 33 years experience. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at Hospital For Special Surgery.They currently practice at OrthoIllinois - Roxbury Clinic and are affiliated with Fhn Memorial Hospital, Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center and UW Health. Dr. Bear has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Hand and Trigger Finger among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bear received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 201 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bear is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Excision of Ganglion
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Replacement
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Avascular Necrosis
Bone Disorders
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Fracture
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Infective Arthritis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Rib Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Synovial Biopsy
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wrist Fusion

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Choice Select PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Preferred PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Blue PPO

Locations

  1. 1 OrthoIllinois - Roxbury Clinic
    324 Roxbury Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 398-9491
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Rockford Orthopedic Surgery Center, LLC - DBA OrthoIllinois Surgery Center
    346 Roxbury Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 381-7400

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bear
4.9
Based on 201 Reviews
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4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 13, 2024
Kindness, knowledge and took time to explain everything. Gave option and I realized it was time to fix this problem. I was very apprehensive about surgery on my dominant hand. I feel very confident with Dr. Bear doing the surgery.
— Mar 13, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Brian Bear, MD is an orthopedic hand surgery specialist in Rockford, IL and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1991. He specializes in Orthopedic Hand Surgery, Pediatric Hand Surgery, and more.
Biography
Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Pediatric Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Orthopedics
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Cottage Hospital
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Hospital For Special Surgery
    1996
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic Rochester
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian Bear, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bear's profile.

Dr. Bear frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Hand and Trigger Finger. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brian Bear, MD is affiliated with Fhn Memorial Hospital, Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center and UW Health.

Yes, Dr. Brian Bear, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Fhn Memorial Hospital

    1045 W Stephenson St, Freeport, IL

  • Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital

    403 E 1st St, Dixon, IL

  • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center

    5666 E State St, Rockford, IL

  • UW Health

    1401 E State St, Rockford, IL