Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. Harry D. Bear

General Surgery
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority
1250 E Marshall St, 
Richmond, VA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
7
conditions
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority
1250 E Marshall St, 
Richmond, VA 

Overview

Harry Bear is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia.

Dr. Bear is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 77 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. Dr. Bear is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in VA

Hospital Affiliations

Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
HealthKeepers
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority
1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298
Other Locations
VCU Health System Stony Point
9000 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23235

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.

7 Clinical Trials

A Randomized Phase III Trial Comparing Axillary Lymph Node Dissection to Axillary Radiation in Breast Cancer Patients (cT1-3 N1) Who Have Positive Sentinel Lymph Node Disease After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
A Randomized Phase III Trial Comparing Axillary Lymph Node Dissection to Axillary Radiation in Breast Cancer Patients (cT1-3 N1) Who Have Positive Sentinel Lymph Node Disease After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 31, 2026
Intervention Type: Radiation, Procedure
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III, Randomized Clinical Trial of Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy +/- Chemotherapy in Patients With 1-3 Positive Nodes, Hormone Receptor-Positive and HER2-Negative Breast Cancer With Recurrence Score (RS) of 25 or Less. RxPONDER: A Clinical Trial Rx for Positive Node, Endocrine Responsive Breast Cancer
A Phase III, Randomized Clinical Trial of Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy +/- Chemotherapy in Patients With 1-3 Positive Nodes, Hormone Receptor-Positive and HER2-Negative Breast Cancer With Recurrence Score (RS) of 25 or Less. RxPONDER: A Clinical Trial Rx for Positive Node, Endocrine Responsive Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Anastrozole, Exemestane, Letrozole, Systemic Chemotherapy
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase III Trial of Adjuvant Therapy Comparing Doxorubicin Plus Cyclophosphamide Followed by Weekly Paclitaxel With or Without Carboplatin for Node-Positive or High-Risk Node-Negative Triple-Negative Invasive Breast Cancer
A Randomized Phase III Trial of Adjuvant Therapy Comparing Doxorubicin Plus Cyclophosphamide Followed by Weekly Paclitaxel With or Without Carboplatin for Node-Positive or High-Risk Node-Negative Triple-Negative Invasive Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Open-Label, Phase 3 Study of Abemaciclib Combined With Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Versus Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Alone in Patients With High Risk, Node Positive, Early Stage, Hormone Receptor Positive, Human Epidermal Receptor 2 Negative, Breast Cancer
A Randomized, Open-Label, Phase 3 Study of Abemaciclib Combined With Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Versus Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Alone in Patients With High Risk, Node Positive, Early Stage, Hormone Receptor Positive, Human Epidermal Receptor 2 Negative, Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 24, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Abemaciclib, Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy
Study Phase: Phase 3
Phase III Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Evaluating the Use of Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy +/- One Year of Everolimus in Patients With High-Risk, Hormone Receptor-Positive and HER2/Neu Negative Breast Cancer
Phase III Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Evaluating the Use of Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy +/- One Year of Everolimus in Patients With High-Risk, Hormone Receptor-Positive and HER2/Neu Negative Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 10, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Anastrozole, Everolimus, Exemestane, Goserelin Acetate, Letrozole, Leuprolide Acetate, Tamoxifen Citrate
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III Study of Postoperative Radiation Therapy (IMRT) +/- Cetuximab for Locally-Advanced Resected Head and Neck Cancer
A Phase III Study of Postoperative Radiation Therapy (IMRT) +/- Cetuximab for Locally-Advanced Resected Head and Neck Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological, Radiation
Study Drug: Cetuximab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase III Clinical Trial Evaluating Post-Mastectomy Chestwall and Regional Nodal XRT and Post-Lumpectomy Regional Nodal XRT in Patients With Positive Axillary Nodes Before Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Who Convert to Pathologically Negative Axillary Nodes After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
A Randomized Phase III Clinical Trial Evaluating Post-Mastectomy Chestwall and Regional Nodal XRT and Post-Lumpectomy Regional Nodal XRT in Patients With Positive Axillary Nodes Before Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Who Convert to Pathologically Negative Axillary Nodes After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 27, 2023
Intervention Type: Radiation
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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77 Total Publications

DNA Methyltransferase Inhibitors, Decitabine and Guadecitabine Overcome Immune-Checkpoint Blockade Resistance and Achieve Tumor Regression in the E0771 and 4T1 Murine Models of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.
DNA Methyltransferase Inhibitors, Decitabine and Guadecitabine Overcome Immune-Checkpoint Blockade Resistance and Achieve Tumor Regression in the E0771 and 4T1 Murine Models of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.
Journal: Cancers
Published: June 22, 2026
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Is Dr. Harry D. Bear a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Harry D. Bear is classified as an Elite expert for Breast Cancer, 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. Harry D. Bear specialize in?

While Dr. Harry D. Bear is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Harry D. Bear participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Harry D. Bear has published 77 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Harry D. Bear's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Harry D. Bear accept my insurance?

Dr. Harry D. Bear accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 804-828-9325 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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