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Dr. Robert Spear, DO

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine*
3.5 (13)
Map Pin Small Norfolk, VA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Robert Spear, DO

Dr. Robert Spear, DO is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine Specialist in Norfolk, VA. They specialize in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine, has 32 years of experience. They graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Dr. Spear, completed a residency at Chief Resident At The University Of Alabama At Birmingham Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Spear an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Spear works at Practice in Norfolk, VA with other offices in Virginia Beach, VA and Birmingham, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Low Back Pain, Back Pain and Lumbosacral Radiculopathy along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Spear's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Apm Spine and Sports Physicians P.c.
    5665 Lowery Rd Ste 100, Norfolk, VA 23502 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 889-5681
  2. 2
    Coastal Virginia Spine and Pain Center LLC
    4525 South Blvd Ste 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 227-3820
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3
    Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility
    1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-3411
  4. 4
    Office
    1788 Republic Rd Ste 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 422-2966

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
  • Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
  • Sentara Obici Hospital
  • Sentara Leigh Hospital
  • Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
  • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Treatment frequency



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.
Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spondylitis
Hip Tendinitis
Radiculopathy
Facet Blocks
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Arthritis
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Headache
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Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Trigger Finger
Upper Back Pain
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Baker’s Cyst
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Osteophyte
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibromyalgia
Ganglion Cyst
Heel Spur
Hip Sprain
Joint Pain
Knee Disorders
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lipedema
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Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Migraine
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Muscle Spasm
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shingles
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tarlov Cyst
Tenosynovitis
Tension Headache
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
TMJ
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Torticollis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Cervical Block
Epidural Block
Facet Block
Joint Drainage
Lumbar Sympathetic Block
Medical Branch Block
Nerve Blocks
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Peripheral Nerve Block
Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation
Somatic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection
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    3.5
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    About Dr. Robert Spear, DO

    Specialties*
    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1497783153
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Chief Resident At The University Of Alabama At Birmingham Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Spear has seen patients for Low Back Pain, Back Pain and Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Spear on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Spear. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Spear.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Spear, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Spear appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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