Dr. Brian J Bear M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
324 Roxbury Rd Rockford IL, 61107About
Dr. Brian Bear is a hand surgeon practicing in Rockford, IL. Dr. Bear specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
Northwestern Uniiversity 1991
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
Provider Details
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Pain
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