Overview
Lance L. Bear, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who provides expert surgical care for a variety of general orthopedic conditions, with particular interest in surgery of the hand. Whether he is treating a sports-related injury, a repetitive stress condition or an osteoporosis-related fracture, Dr. Bear partners with his patients to develop customized solutions that will get them back to actively living the life they love.A member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Bear is committed to making a difference in his patients' lives through expert, compassionate care.
Dr. Bear is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Bear is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery.
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Locations
1608 S J Street, 4th Floor, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lance L. Bear
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lance L. Bear?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lance L. Bear by calling their office at 253-274-7504. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lance L. Bear a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lance L. Bear is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoarthritis, 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. Lance L. Bear specialize in?
While Dr. Lance L. Bear is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Lance L. Bear accept my insurance?
Dr. Lance L. Bear accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cambia Health Solutions. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-274-7504 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
- Distinguished
- OsteoarthritisDr. Bear isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Advanced
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Ganglion CystDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- TendinitisDr. Bear isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- BursitisDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Foot DropDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Bear isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.