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Dr. Joseph Bear, MD

Urology*

4.4 (7)

Macon, GA

Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Joseph Bear, MD

Dr. Joseph Bear, MD is an Urology Specialist in Macon, GA. They graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Piedmont Macon North Hospital and Piedmont Macon Medical Center. Dr. Bear, completed a residency at University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Patients rated Dr. Bear an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Bear works at Coliseum Urology Specialists in Macon, GA. They frequently treat conditions like Ureteral Stones, Vesicoureteral Reflux and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Bear's Office Locations

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Coliseum Urology Specialists
330 Hospital Dr Ste 315, Macon, GA 31217 Directions (478) 742-5331

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Piedmont Macon North Hospital
Piedmont Macon Medical Center

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4.4

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Feb 02, 2024

I have been seeing him for prostate and bladder cancer for a few years. He is very thorough and personable as is all of his staff. I highly recommend him.

Larue Wesley Edge — Feb 02, 2024

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About Dr. Joseph Bear, MD

Specialties*

Urology
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Languages Spoken

English

NPI Number

1538304217

Education & Certifications

Residency

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Internship

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Medical Education

Mercer University School of Medicine

Board Certifications

Urology

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Is Dr. Joseph Bear, MD accepting new patients?

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

Does Dr. Joseph Bear, MD accept my insurance?

Dr. Bear accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Does Dr. Joseph Bear, MD offer telehealth services?

Dr. Bear has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

What practice does Dr. Joseph Bear, MD work with?

Dr. Bear works at Coliseum Urology Specialists in Macon, GA. View the full address on Dr. Bear’s profile.

What are common conditions Dr. Joseph Bear, MD treats?

Dr. Bear has seen patients for Ureteral Stones, Vesicoureteral Reflux and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Bear on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

How do patients rate Dr. Joseph Bear, MD in reviews?

7 patients have reviewed Dr. Bear. 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. Bear.

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Dr. Joseph Bear, MD

Overview of Dr. Joseph Bear, MD

Dr. Bear's Office Locations

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