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Dr. Perry Shear, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 66
Dr. Perry Shear, MD
4.4 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Perry Shear, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Fairfield, CT.
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Dr. Perry Shear, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 66
Fairfield, CT
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Perry Shear, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Fairfield, CT.

About

Dr. Shear graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Perry Shear, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Fairfield, CT and has 40 years experience. Dr. Shear currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Greenwich Hospital, Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital. At present, Dr. Shear received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Shear's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shear is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Back Pain
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelomalacia
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Upper Back Pain
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
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    Flex Connecticut EPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
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    Choice Care PPO
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  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
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Locations

  1. 1 Fairfield Surgery Center LLC
    305 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield, CT 06825
  2. 2 Arthritis and Internal Medicine Associates LLC
    5520 Park Ave, Trumbull, CT 06611
  3. 3 Orthopaedic Specialty Group
    2909 Main St, Stratford, CT 06614
  4. 4 Long Ridge Medical Center-Radiology
    260 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT 06902

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shear
4.4
Based on 7 Reviews
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Jan 16, 2021
Dr. Shear is the best, had two surgeries and he is the most caring patient understanding physician/person I’ve had the pleasure in handling my back issues.
— Jan 16, 2021
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Perry Shear, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shear's profile.

Dr. Perry Shear, MD is affiliated with Greenwich Hospital, Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Perry Shear, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Greenwich Hospital

    5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich, CT

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, New Haven, CT

  • Bridgeport Hospital

    267 Grant St, Bridgeport, CT