David Bear, MD
Specialty
Surgical Treatment of Hand, Elbow, & Shoulder
I chose to become an orthopedic surgeon because I wanted to improve patients’ lives and help them get back to enjoying the activities they love.
I believe each patient is unique, which is why I take a personalized treatment approach. After discussing a patient’s goals and desires, I work with them to come up with a treatment plan that not only improves their function and decreases their pain but also gets them back to living an active life.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family, staying active by exercising and hiking, and volunteering locally as well as in other countries on surgical missions.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, 2013 – 2014
- Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, 2007 – 2013
- Medical School: University of California, Irvine Medical School, Irvine, CA, Medical Doctorate, 2007
- Undergraduate: University of California, Irvine, CA, Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology, 2003
Credentials
- Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Subspecialty Certification in Hand Surgery
- Licensed by the Oregon Medical Board