Brian J Bear MD
Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery, Shoulder Surgery
Rockford Orthopedic
324 Roxbury RdRockford, IL 61107
Fax+1 815-381-7498
Overview of Dr. Bear
Originally from Winnetka, Illinois, I attended Northwestern University graduating in 1987, cum laude, president of Mortar Board Senior Honor Society and a member of Phi Betta Kappa. I continued my studies at Northwestern University School of Medicine, receiving my medical degree in 1991 as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Following my graduation, I pursued advanced orthopedic training at Cornell Hospital for Special Surgery, which is ranked as the top orthopedic hospital in the United States. In addition, I completed a specialized training fellowship program in elbow and hand surgery at the Mayo Clinic.
My practice is focused on shoulder, elbow, hand, microvascular, traumatic, and reconstructive surgery. It is my mission to provide you compassionate care with expertise comparable to any major university center. I am humbled by my inclusion in two prestigious quality health care listings: as a Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor®, and the Best Doctors® list. Earning a place on either list is a result of being nominated by other physicians and a thorough review by the listing organization into my background, professional achievements, patient satisfaction and positive treatment record. Inclusion on the Best DoctorR list is a direct result of other doctors selecting me as the person they would choose to treat themselves or a family member. I am committed to maintaining the high standards they represent with all my patients.
I am actively involved in continuing education, have given numerous lectures, and published many orthopedic articles. As Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, I have been awarded the Golden Apple teaching award and the Excellence in Teaching award. I am a reviewer for the acclaimed Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and the journal Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery.I hold Associate and Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedic
Education & Training
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1996 - 1997
Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992 - 1996
Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1992
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1991
Certifications & Licensure
WI State Medical License 2007 - 2027
IL State Medical License 1997 - 2026
MN State Medical License 1996 - 1997
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2011, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2011, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks EHR, eClinicalWorks LLC, 2011-2013
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 12 citationsA Prospective, Randomized Trial of Splinting After Minicarpal Tunnel ReleaseAnthony L. Logli, Brian J. Bear, Edric G. Schwartz, Kenneth J. Korcek, Brian J. Foster
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2018-02-24 - 9 citationsArthroscopic Partial Trapeziectomy With Soft Tissue Interposition for Symptomatic Trapeziometacarpal Arthritis: 6-Month and 5-Year Minimum Follow-UpAnthony L. Logli, Jonathan Twu, Brian J. Bear, Jonathan R. Lindquist, Theodore L. Schoenfeldt
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2017-11-11 - 24 citationsTreatment of Recurrent Dupuytren Contracture in Joints Previously Effectively Treated With Collagenase Clostridium histolyticum.Brian J. Bear, Clayton A. Peimer, F. Thomas D. Kaplan, Gregory J. Kaufman, James P. Tursi
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2017-05-01
Press Mentions
- OrthoIllinois Doctor Invited to PanelNovember 7th, 2020
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Illinois PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPOCoventry Health Care PPO Platinum
Coventry Missouri - HMO/POS
Great West PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence:
