Overview
Brian Bear is a Hand Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Bear is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Tenosynovitis, and Trapeziectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
324 Roxbury Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian Bear
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Bear?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian Bear by calling their office at 815-398-9491. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brian Bear a top-rated expert for Rhizarthrosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian Bear is classified as an Elite expert for Rhizarthrosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Brian Bear specialize in?
While Dr. Brian Bear is a Hand Surgery, they have specific expertise in Rhizarthrosis, Trapeziectomy, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hand Surgery.
Does Dr. Brian Bear participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brian Bear has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rhizarthrosis. You can view a list of Dr. Brian Bear's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brian Bear accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian Bear accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 815-398-9491 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- RhizarthrosisDr. Bear isElite. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Distinguished
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Bear isDistinguished. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Bear isDistinguished. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- TendinitisDr. Bear isDistinguished. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Bear isDistinguished. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- TrapeziectomyDr. Bear isDistinguished. Learn about Trapeziectomy.
- Trigger ThumbDr. Bear isDistinguished. Learn about Trigger Thumb.
- Advanced
- BursitisDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Ganglion CystDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Radial Nerve DysfunctionDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Radial Nerve Dysfunction.
- Synovial OsteochondromatosisDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Synovial Osteochondromatosis.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- ArthritisDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- ChondroblastomaDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Chondroblastoma.
- ChondromaDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Chondroma.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.