


Dr. Brian Bear, MD
Dr. Brian Bear, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Rockford, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bear has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center and CGH Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
OrthoIllinois, Rockford, IL
324 Roxbury Rd Rockford, IL 61107Make an Appointment
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Bear is affiliated with OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center Rockford, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Areas of Expertise
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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How was your experience with Dr. Bear?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Bear to family and friends is 4.8689957 out of 5
About Me
biography
I would like to take this opportunity to tell you more about myself and my experience in health care. Originally from Winnetka, Illinois, I attended Northwestern University graduating in 1987, cum laude, president of Mortar Board Senior Honor Society...read moreOrthopedic Hand Surgery
Pediatric Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Orthopedics
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
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1987
Undergraduate SchoolMayo Clinic Rochester
Fellowship Hospital, 1997Mayo Clinic-rochester
Fellowship Hospital, 1997Hospital For Special Surgery
Residency Hospital, 1996Cottage Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1992Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1991Northwestern
Undergraduate School, 1987Northwestern University
Undergraduate School, 1987
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Locations
OrthoIllinois, Rockford, IL
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- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Rockford Orthopedic Surgery Center
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- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - View all patient feedback
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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