Aaron A. Bare, MD

Aaron A. Bare, MD

4.9 
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Orthopaedic Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1999
Internship:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2000
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2004
Fellowships:
Southern California Orthopedic Institute - 2005
Oakland Bone and Joint Specialists - 2006

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Surgery Center

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4.9
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August 30, 2023

5.0

Seems caring, knowledgeable. Zeros in on problem, doesn’t oversell siolutions.

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August 30, 2023

5.0

hes awesome

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August 28, 2023

4.0

After a short time spent with him, he seems competent.

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Great"bedside'manner "

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August 27, 2023

5.0

Willingness to discuss your surgery/procedure. Very easy to talk to.

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August 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Aaron A. Bare Takes his time listen and offer options

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August 18, 2023

5.0

He listens to you, and gives you right advice on the matter at hand.

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August 18, 2023

5.0

Personable Not pushy Listens

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August 18, 2023

5.0

During the consultation, he was confident and answered all my questions.

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August 16, 2023

5.0

Very professional and knowledgeable.

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August 15, 2023

5.0

Shows and explained everything in a way you can understand. He talks with you like he has known you for years. Comfortable.

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August 15, 2023

5.0

Personable and very knowledgeable.

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August 14, 2023

5.0

For the time I had visit Dr. Bare he has the knowledge and his explanation is always very helpful

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August 12, 2023

5.0

He is very energetic, took somevtimevto explain my MRI and options to proceed forward.

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August 10, 2023

5.0

Return patient … he listens to what I have to say and understands my concerns.

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August 10, 2023

5.0

He is very personable, not pushy and answers all your questions. He gives you options without hurting your health. I liked him very much after my first visit. He let me decide what I wanted to try, instead of forcing you into a decision you may regret later.

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August 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Bare is very caring and spends time during your visit.

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August 07, 2023

5.0

I trust Dr. Bare and my other doctors.

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August 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bare is a one in a million doctor. He explains things to you and if you have questions he explains things without making you feel uncomfortable. Dr. Bare also doesn't jump right into surgery. He tells you the options you have and surgery done after all else has failed. I have great admiration and respect for Dr. Bare.

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July 27, 2023

5.0

Caring, team work, quality

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July 26, 2023

5.0

Approachable. Promised me and my family he would take great care of me and he sure did! I don't anticipate a huge ugly scar, which is the least of my worries for now but I am just so glad I landed in his care. I would recommend Dr. Bare to anyone who may need his care in the future.

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Very personable, easy to talk with. Excellent care

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bare was very helpful in explaining my issue with my shoulder, he really care and was very professional

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July 20, 2023

5.0

I have worked with Dr. Bare for over 10 years now. Not only is he extremely competent he listens to my input and has maximized my usage of my knees over the years.

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July 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bare treats you like a friend that wants to help you. He listens to your concerns and give you his opinion along with providing many options to match your needs

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July 19, 2023

5.0

My wife has had two shoulder replacements Both were done by Dr Bare She healed beautifully so why wouldn't I have him do mine!

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July 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bare is a consummate professional but, at the same time, down-to-earth

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July 19, 2023

5.0

His approach has been thoughtful, collaborative and kind with a hint of humor while addressing any issues I have brought.

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July 19, 2023

5.0

Professional, thorough, able to explain

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July 17, 2023

5.0

He listens well and answers all of my concerns

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July 17, 2023

5.0

Listens, reviews options and a great way with patients

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July 17, 2023

5.0

Kind, caring, professional

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July 17, 2023

5.0

Very friendly and explained everything in a friendly personal able manner.

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July 15, 2023

5.0

Great listener. Willing to work toward shared goals if patient. Very good at what he does!

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July 14, 2023

1.0

Dr. Bare was extremely dismissive and in a rush.

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July 14, 2023

2.0

Dr Bare came highly recommended. However, his “beside manner” does not meet my expectations. I made an in person appointment rather than telehealth so that we could review my test results and go over imaging. He reviewed them very quickly which hindered me from asking questions.Telehealth would have save me an hour commuting. I feel he lacks the empathy I appreciate when meeting with a doctor. He may be a great surgeon, he’s just not the right one for me.

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July 13, 2023

5.0

His hands are guided by Christ for the operation

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July 12, 2023

5.0

Listens and provides good insight.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

Doctor is knowledgeable, caring, and attentive to medical needs.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

He is very professional and thoroughly explains his diagnosis

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July 12, 2023

5.0

Caring, clear care

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July 08, 2023

4.0

If surgery is needed he would be a good choice

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July 04, 2023

5.0

Dr Bare was very good about listening to me. He asked good questions and didnt push me into something that I wasn't ready for.

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July 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bare very friendly and explain everything to me.

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July 03, 2023

5.0

Extremely professional.

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July 03, 2023

5.0

I like him, and he’s very personable

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June 30, 2023

5.0

He operated on my other shoulder and is a fabulous doctor and surgeon

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June 29, 2023

5.0

Very thorough. Great bedside manner. His PA’S are terrific,Genuine Concern for his patients.

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June 29, 2023

5.0

Very personable and knowledgeable. I felt things were a little rushed but I liked Dr. Bare and his treatment decisions.

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June 28, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable great bedside manner, etc

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June 21, 2023

5.0

Dr Bare was great . He explained everything in terms I could understand. Highly recommend Dr. Bare to any seeking these type of services.

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June 21, 2023

4.0

I'll withhold final judgment until after my surgery, but he explained his thinking clearly and didn't rush me into surgery without trying other options first.

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June 20, 2023

5.0

I trust him on the basis of each...ethics, knowledge and skill.

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June 19, 2023

5.0

Thorough, empathetic, skilled

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June 19, 2023

5.0

Love Dr. Bare

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June 19, 2023

4.0

The Dr. was very helpful.

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June 16, 2023

5.0

Excellent surgeon and great bedside manner

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June 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bare spent time explaining my options.

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June 15, 2023

5.0

He's very practical & takes the approach of starting with the least invasive intervention with the option to escalate as needed. Sometimes I feel like Dr's just want to go straight to tests & surgery when that may be too aggressive.

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June 15, 2023

5.0

He view all past orthopedic documents and gave me examination. So far cortisone shot has helped my left knee. If pain comes back I will have MRI to see if something else is going on with my knees.

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June 15, 2023

4.0

Explained things in an honest manner that I understood. Plain and simple.

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June 14, 2023

5.0

Amazing surgeon with great bedside manners. Took time and answer all our questions.

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June 14, 2023

5.0

He was courteous and to the point. He gave important information I was not given at my previous doctor’s office.

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June 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bare is the best Orthopaedic Surgeon, he is caring, attentive, nice and very professional

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June 13, 2023

5.0

In addition to having an excellent reputation from people I personally know, he even repaired the knee of my friend who is a personal injury attorney. He too, is extremely happy with the outcome from Dr. Bear. I had the very best of care.

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June 11, 2023

5.0

He is knowledgeable and thorough.

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June 11, 2023

5.0

Straight forward, honest, goes over all options

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June 10, 2023

1.0

Too ballsy. I think he said I needed a advil. I needed a neck dr refer all for proper MRI not another shoulder xray and advil shot. We were talking about different shot all my life.

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June 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. bare takes the time to listen to your aches and pains

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June 09, 2023

5.0

I would give him an eleven or twelve if I could. Care, concern, and competence. I never felt that he wasn’t listening to me or had anything less than best interest at heart.

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June 08, 2023

5.0

He tells you exactly what you need and doesn't beat around the bush

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June 08, 2023

5.0

Excellent MD

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June 07, 2023

5.0

Very throughout with diagnosis

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June 05, 2023

5.0

Efficient and personable

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June 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bare is professional, knowledgeable and can engage his patients and put them at ease, and he seems like a genuinely nice guy.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

Again top drawer care and communication

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June 03, 2023

5.0

See above. He also came highly recommended by several friends of mine.

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June 02, 2023

5.0

Excellent physician who takes time to explain situation to his patients.

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June 02, 2023

5.0

He’s excellent.

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June 02, 2023

5.0

Dr Bare was so nice and very informative. He walked us through the procedure , answering all our questions. We left knowing that we made the right decision.

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June 02, 2023

5.0

my visit was excellent. Every employee seem to care and was very polite for that alone says everything the doctor was very thorough and explained everything is well and that topped it off.

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June 01, 2023

5.0

Explained diagnosis , procedure and surgery. He was very nice and took the time needed.

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May 31, 2023

5.0

He was very knowledgeable and showed care and concern. Explained why I am experiencing the issues I am having.

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May 31, 2023

5.0

Empathetic, knowledgeable, helps with the decision making process.

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Dr Bare is an outstanding orthopedic surgeon and is really in tuned to his patients. He has done 3 different surgeries on my husband. I recently went to him for my knee.

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Dr Bare is great!

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May 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Bare seemed knowledgeable about my shoulder pain and the appropriate surgical treatment for the pain. His presentation and discussion of the procedure was impressive.

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May 26, 2023

5.0

One of the best

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May 26, 2023

5.0

Pleasant to work with. In line with my goals for outcomes.

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May 26, 2023

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, listens well, great surgeon.

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May 24, 2023

5.0

Great demeanor.

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May 24, 2023

2.0

Dr. Bare was really busy and rushed through my appointment. When I explained to him that I felt warm in the room I waited 45 minutes to see him, he said we could go in the storage room if that was cooler!!! I felt very insulted!!!

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May 22, 2023

5.0

He was professional, informative all with a very gentlemanly manner. He was our second opinion and was very respectful of the doctor's recommendations. Very impressive!

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