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Dr. Philip Bear, DO

Cardiology* Age 69
Dr. Philip Bear, DO
2.9 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Philip Bear, DO is a Cardiologist in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Philip Bear, DO

Cardiology* Age 69
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Philip Bear, DO is a Cardiologist in Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Bear graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981 and completed a residency at University Mo-Kansas City Affil Hospital. Dr. Philip Bear, DO is a Cardiologist in Des Moines, IA and has 44 years experience. Dr. Bear currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Mercyone Newton Medical Center, Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center, Grinnell Regional Medical Center, Guthrie County Hospital, Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, Mahaska Health Partnership, Mercyone Centerville Medical Center, Ringgold County Hospital and UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Bear received an average rating of 2.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Bear's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bear is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Endocarditis
Adhesive Pericarditis
Aneurysm
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Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary Artery Dissection
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Heart Murmur
Heart Valve Disorders
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Idiopathic Hypotension
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Long QT Syndrome
Malignant Heart Tumors
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systemic Vasculitis
Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Mitral Valve Repair
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

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  • Medicare
  • Cigna

Locations

  1. 1 Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 633-3835
  2. 2 Office
    5880 University Ave Ste 102, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 633-3600

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bear
2.9
Based on 10 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (5)

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May 06, 2021
Dr Bear is very informative. Excellent bedside manner. Will be missed!!
— May 06, 2021
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Mo-Kansas City Affil Hospital
    1984
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    1987
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Philip Bear, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bear's profile.

Dr. Philip Bear, DO is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Mercyone Newton Medical Center, Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center, Grinnell Regional Medical Center, Guthrie County Hospital, Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, Mahaska Health Partnership, Mercyone Centerville Medical Center, Ringgold County Hospital and UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Philip Bear, DO holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

  • Mercyone Newton Medical Center

    204 N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA

  • Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center

    523 N 3rd St, Brainerd, MN

  • Grinnell Regional Medical Center

    210 4th Ave, Grinnell, IA

  • Guthrie County Hospital

    710 N 12th St, Guthrie Center, IA

  • Knoxville Hospital & Clinics

    1002 S Lincoln St, Knoxville, IA

  • Mahaska Health Partnership

    1229 C Ave E, Oskaloosa, IA

  • Mercyone Centerville Medical Center

    1 Saint Joseph Dr, Centerville, IA

  • Ringgold County Hospital

    504 N Cleveland St, Mount Ayr, IA

  • UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center

    802 Kenyon Rd, Fort Dodge, IA