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Dr. David Bear, MD

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery* Age 43
Dr. David Bear, MD
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Dr. David Bear, MD is a Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Specialist in Franklin, TN.
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Dr. David Bear, MD

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery* Age 43
Franklin, TN
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Dr. David Bear, MD is a Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Specialist in Franklin, TN.

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Dr. Bear graduated from University Of California Irvine, School Of Medicine in 2007 and completed a residency at Orthopedic Surgery - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.Dr. David Bear, MD is a Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Specialist in Franklin, TN and has 17 years experience. Dr. Bear currently practices at Slocum Center For Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and are affiliated with Sacred Heart Medical Center-Riverbend and McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center. Dr. Bear has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Hand and Broken Arm among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Bear's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bear is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis of Hand
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Broken Arm
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Broken Arm
Trigger Finger
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Medial Epicondylitis
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wrist Replacement
Ankle Fracture
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Fibular Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Muscle Cramping
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Scapular Fracture
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Wrist Osteophyte
Wrist Sprain or Strain
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Spinal Nerve Block
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion

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Locations

  1. 1 Slocum Orthopedics
    206 Bedford Way, Franklin, TN 37064

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Sep 17, 2024
Dr Bear has been my Dr for many years he's the best and always puts me back together thank u David.
Kathleen Moore — Sep 17, 2024
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Specialties*
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Of California Irvine, School Of Medicine
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Orthopedic Surgery - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
    2013
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hand and Upper Extremity, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Bear, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bear's profile.

Dr. Bear frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Hand and Broken Arm. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Bear, MD is affiliated with Sacred Heart Medical Center-Riverbend and McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. David Bear, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sacred Heart Medical Center-Riverbend

    3333 Riverbend Dr, Springfield, OR

  • McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center

    1460 G St, Springfield, OR