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Bearer, Christine, MD

Christine Bearer, MD, RhMSUS

Pediatric Rheumatologist

Gender: Female

Practices/Specialties: Pediatric Rheumatology

Primary Location:
Practicing in Akron and 1 other locations |


Appointments: 330-543-2778

Main Phone: 330-543-8574

ALL LOCATIONS:

Akron Children's Pediatric Rheumatology, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 5
Akron, Ohio 44302
Fax: 330-543-8063
Map & directions

Appointments: 330-543-2778

Main Phone: 330-543-8574

Akron Children's Pediatric Rheumatology, Mansfield
Akron Children's Health Center, Mansfield
1029 South Trimble Road
Mansfield, Ohio 44906
Map & directions

Appointments: 330-543-2778

Meet Christine Bearer, MD, RhMSUS

Dr. Bearer is a pediatric rheumatologist at Akron Children’s, where she’s been practicing since 2022. She earned her medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in Toledo, Ohio and completed a residency in pediatrics at Akron Children’s. She went on to complete a fellowship in pediatric rheumatology at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, as well as training in musculoskeletal ultrasound at the Ultrasound School of North American Rheumatologists. Dr. Bearer has a special interest in pediatric rheumatology, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus, juvenile dermatomyositis, vasculitis, autoinflammatory syndromes and musculoskeletal ultrasound. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in general pediatrics and by the American College of Rheumatology with a musculoskeletal ultrasound certification in rheumatology. Additionally, Dr. Bearer is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Rheumatology and Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance.

Education & Affiliations

Medical School:

University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, OH

Residency:

Pediatrics: Akron Children's, Akron OH

Fellowship:

Pediatric Rheumatology: Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH

Certifications:

American Board of Pediatrics: General Pediatrics; American College of Rheumatology: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology (RhMSUS); Ultrasound School of North American Rheumatologists

Practicing Since:

2022

Associations:

  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • American College of Rheumatology
  • Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance

Special Interests:

Pediatric rheumatology: JIA, lupus, JDM, vasculitis, autoinflammatory syndromes; Musculoskeletal ultrasound

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