Robert S. Bear, DO, FACC

General Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology

Dr. Robert Bear is a board-certified cardiologist and a partner at Peak Heart & Vascular, with over 25 years of experience in diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension, lipid disorders, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, and cardiac arrhythmias.

In addition to general cardiology, Dr. Bear specializes in preventive cardiology, focusing on both primary prevention (avoiding cardiovascular events in asymptomatic patients) and secondary prevention (preventing recurrent events). Leveraging advanced technology, software, and diagnostic tools like lab and imaging studies, he identifies high-risk patients and recommends tailored lifestyle modifications and medications to lower their risk of future heart problems.

Dr. Bear earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1985. He completed his internal medicine residency at Kennedy Memorial Hospital University Medical Center in Stratford, New Jersey, followed by a cardiology fellowship at Chicago Osteopathic Medical Center. He further specialized with an interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Dr. Bear is board-certified in both internal medicine and cardiology.

Dr. Bear’s mission is to provide exceptional care, helping his patients stay healthy and lead fulfilling lives.

Medical School
  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1985

 

Residency & Fellowship
  • Internal Medicine Residency, Kennedy Memorial Hospital
  • Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, Chicago Osteopathic Medical Center
  • Interventional Cardiology Fellowship

 

Board Certification
  • American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
  • American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiology

 

Professional Appointments & Memberships
  • Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
  • American Osteopathic Association
  • Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
  • Committee Service including Utilization Review and Critical Care

 

Special Recognition
  • Johns Hopkins University “Housestaff GIM Research Award”
  • AAPI “Most Distinguished Resident Physician Award,” 2006
michael R.
13 hours ago
Love the medical staff there! 👍👍 Dr Bear is working closely and monitoring my heart situation and I really appreciate it!! 👍👍 And TY Dr. Smith. Great staff all around! 👍👍
Kae B.
1 day ago
My visits with Dr Bear and Dr Smith have always been expedient and very thorough. Both doctors are attentive and I’ve never felt rushed. The entire staff are friendly and professional.
Pam C.
1 week ago
I saw Dr. Calarese and Dr. Bear. They both are in different fields and took time to listen to my needs. I would highly recommend both of them.
Colleen H.
1 week ago
Dr. Bear is beyond exceptional!
Paul G.
1 week ago
I love Doctor Bear, what a wonderful man what a wonderful doctor. I’m so impressed. It’s wonderful to have a physician that has such good bedside manners and truly cares about his patients and spend quality time with them and explains things thoroughly and clearly! After being a nurse all my life and now in retirement, it’s such a pleasure to be with a physician like Dr Bear. He sets the bar up several notches when it comes to the care that he delivers! And I know I’m in good hands when it comes to the care of my heart! I feel so fortunate!
Steven Z.
3 weeks ago
This was my second time at this facility. Dr. Robert Bear was knowledgeable and attentive to my needs. Is very informative and I trust my health with him
Dorthea R.
1 month ago
I like Dr Bear, his personality hit it right off with me!.All the staff is very nice, friendly and professional.....
Debbie G.
1 month ago
We followed Dr Bear from a previous practice. Since then we have two additional doctors and some phenomenal PA's. Every surgery that my husband has had and he has many have had positive outcomes because of the skilled staff at peak heart and vascular. We would never go anywhere else.
Marie F.
1 month ago
Dr Bear was very patient and professional. I needed a Cardio Clearance for hip surgery.
Marjorie W.
1 month ago
I have been seen at Peak Heart and Vascular since I moved to Arizona 2022. Dr. Robert Bear has taken excellent care of me and my fluctuating issues. Testing when appropriate and medication management based on my current needs. He is extremely thorough and is so caring also. I have also seen Dr Smith yearly to evaluate vascular . I love this practice, in addition to the doctors getting an A+ rating the staff is also excellent. I highly recommend based on my variety of issues that has been dealt with. Thank goodness I am seeing Dr. Bear, he is great.