Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital
1600 SW Archer Rd, 
Gainesville, FL 

Overview

Simon Mears is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida.

Dr. Mears is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Caffey Disease, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 162 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Mears is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in MD

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Florida Blue
  • EPO
  • PPO
Freedom Health
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Options
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
HMO Partners
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Simply Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
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

Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital
1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
Other Locations
Uams Sats Program
4301 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205

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.


2 Clinical Trials

Antibiotic Prophylaxis in High-Risk Arthroplasty Patients
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Simon C. Mears

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Simon C. Mears?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Simon C. Mears by calling their office at 352-273-7002. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Simon C. Mears a top-rated expert for Hip Replacement?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Simon C. Mears is classified as an Elite expert for Hip Replacement, 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. Simon C. Mears specialize in?

While Dr. Simon C. Mears is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, and Osteoarthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Simon C. Mears participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Simon C. Mears has published 162 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hip Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Simon C. Mears's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Simon C. Mears accept my insurance?

Dr. Simon C. Mears accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 352-273-7002 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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