Dr. Christine Marie Bearer, MD

Dr. Christine Bearer specializes in rheumatology and pediatrics, bringing her expertise to young patients who need specialized care for joint and autoimmune conditions. She earned her medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and has been practicing for 11 years. Her dual specialty training allows her to address the unique challenges that rheumatic diseases present in children and adolescents.

Dr. Bearer practices at multiple Akron Children's Hospital locations throughout Ohio, including Akron, Amherst, and Boardman. She treats conditions such as chronic pain, Behcet disease, and muscle pain in pediatric patients. Her approach includes coordinating physical therapy and utilizing comprehensive laboratory testing to monitor her young patients' health. The combination of her rheumatology expertise and pediatric focus makes her well-suited to help families navigate complex autoimmune conditions that affect children.