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Summary
Dr. Philip Bear is a cardiovascular disease specialist with expertise in internal medicine who has dedicated 45 years to caring for patients with heart conditions. He earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine. His extensive experience spans nearly five decades of treating complex cardiovascular conditions. Dr. Bear is fluent in Arabic, English, and Spanish, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.
Dr. Bear practices at several respected medical centers including Saint Lukes Regional Medical Center, VA Central Iowa Health Care System Des Moines Division, and MercyOne Newton Medical Center, with his primary location in Des Moines, Iowa. He specializes in treating heart rhythm disorders, slow heart rate conditions, and coronary artery disease. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms to diagnose heart conditions and …monitor cardiac health. Patients have given Dr. Bear an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.
Read More Read less Dr. Bear practices at several respected medical centers including Saint Lukes Regional Medical Center, VA Central Iowa Health Care System Des Moines Division, and MercyOne Newton Medical Center, with his primary location in Des Moines, Iowa. He specializes in treating heart rhythm disorders, slow heart rate conditions, and coronary artery disease. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms to diagnose heart conditions and …monitor cardiac health. Patients have given Dr. Bear an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- 45 years of experience
- speaks Arabic, English, Spanish
- University Of Missouri Kansas City School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 15 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Va Central Iowa Health Care System Des Moines Division
3600 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310 Tel: (515) 699-5999
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| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Internal Medicine | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 45 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | 46 Years of Experience | 48 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Arabic, English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Des Moines , IA | Rock Island , IL | Des Moines , IA | Des Moines , IA |
| Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: University Of Iowa | Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ROY J AND LUCILLE A CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Philip Allan Bear
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Philip Allan Bear has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Philip Allan Bear has the following 15 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
45 Years Experience
Dr. Philip Allan Bear holds an expired medical license in the state of Iowa.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Missouri Kansas City School Of Medicine.
Medical School
Graduated from Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981.
NPI Number
Dr. Bear's NPI number is 1821070400.
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- Dr. Philip Bear is affiliated with Saint Lukes Regional Medical Center, Va Central Iowa Health Care System Des Moines Division, and Mercyone Newton Medical Center.
- What languages does Dr. Philip Bear speak?
- Dr. Philip Bear speaks Arabic, English, and Spanish.
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