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Dr. Joseph Bear, MD

Dr. Joseph Bear, MD

Urology*

Dr. Joseph Bear, MD is a urologist in Macon, GA. Dr. Bear has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal and Urinary Conditions. He is affiliated with medical facilities Piedmont Macon North Hospital and Piedmont Macon Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

330 Hospital Dr Ste 315 Macon, GA 31217
Telehealth available

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Bear's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bear

3.7

12 ratings, 11 with a written review
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
Helpful
Apr 14, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 04, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 22, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Dale – Jun 04, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 21, 2024
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Ken Fincher – Dec 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Joseph Shippen – Jan 31, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Joyce Smallwood – Oct 24, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Sep 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
15 people found this helpful
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Apr 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
16 people found this helpful
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J Coursey, III in Reynolds, Ga – Nov 18, 2017
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About Me

biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Joseph Bear MD is a board-certified urologist. He completed his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine. He then went on to complete his General Surgery internship and Urology residency...read more
  • Urology

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  • University Of Tennessee Health Science Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Tennessee Health Science Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Mercer University School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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    Locations

    Practice

    A. Keith Martin M.D. PC330 Hospital Dr Ste 315 Macon, GA 31217
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    Practice

    Southeastern Urology Associates380 Hospital Dr Ste 320 Macon, GA 31217
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    Piedmont Macon350 Hospital Dr Macon, GA 31217
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    Piedmont Macon North400 Charter Blvd Macon, GA 31210
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