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Dr. J Cuyler Dear, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.4 (16)
Map Pin Small San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. J Cuyler Dear, MD

Dr. J Cuyler Dear, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX. They graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and is affiliated with Methodist Hospital Stone Oak. Dr. Dear, completed a residency at University of Texas Health Science Center (San Antonio, TX). Patients rated Dr. Dear an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Dear works at Methodist Physicians Orthopedic Specialists in San Antonio, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome and Shoulder Fracture along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Dear's Office Locations

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    Methodist Physicians Orthopedic Specialists
    1139 E Sonterra Blvd Ste 401, San Antonio, TX 78258 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
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    08:00 - 12:00

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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Fracture
Chondromalacia
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Clavicle Fracture
Elbow Bursitis
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hip Tendinitis
Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Miner's Knee
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscus Surgery
Menisectomy
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
AC Joint Injury
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bicep Injuries
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cartilage Damage
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Fractures
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Genu Varum
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Epicondylitis
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Pinched Nerve in Back
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Elbow
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Labral Tear
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Fracture Repair
Arthroscopic Joint Reconstruction
Arthroscopic Labrum Repair
Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Fracture Care
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee Replacement Revision
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) of Hip Fracture
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Humana
    • UnitedHealthCare
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.4
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    About Dr. J Cuyler Dear, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1992025431
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Sports Medicine Kaiser Permanente Orange County (Irvine, CA)
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Texas Health Science Center (San Antonio, TX)
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

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    Dr. J Cuyler Dear, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Dear is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Dear works at Methodist Physicians Orthopedic Specialists in San Antonio, TX. View the full address on Dr. Dear’s profile.

    Dr. Dear has seen patients for Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome and Shoulder Fracture, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Dear on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Dear. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Dear.

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