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Dr. Russell Bear, DO

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 48
Dr. Russell Bear, DO
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Dr. Russell Bear, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Hanover, MD.
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Dr. Russell Bear, DO

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 48
Hanover, MD
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Russell Bear, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Hanover, MD.

About

Dr. Bear graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE. Dr. Russell Bear, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Hanover, MD and has 22 years experience. Dr. Bear currently practices at The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics, Chesapeake Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine - Hanover and are affiliated with UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Dr. Bear has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Shoulder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bear received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Bear's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bear is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Patellar Disorders
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Patellar Disorders
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Patellar Disorders
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bunion
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibular Fracture
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Impingement
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Osteophyte
Snapping Hip
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
TMJ
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Whiplash
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Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement Revision
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Synovial Biopsy
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics, Chesapeake Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine - Hanover
    7556 Teague Rd Ste 240, Hanover, MD 21076
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (410) 768-5555
  2. 2 The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics, Chesapeake Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine - Glen Burnie
    200 Hospital Dr Fl 2, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (410) 768-5555

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Aug 01, 2022
Consummate professional. Totally explains all problems and procedures thoroughly.
Lizzie Allen-Jones — Aug 01, 2022
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
    2002
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Russell Bear, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bear's profile.

Dr. Bear frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Shoulder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Russell Bear, DO is affiliated with UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Russell Bear, DO holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center

    301 Hospital Dr, Glen Burnie, MD