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Erin Gear, P.A.-C, is the physician assistant for Dr. Jay Bender. She brings many years experience as a physician assistant involved in the diagnosis, treatment and surgical support of orthopedic patients.
Gear graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in sports medicine from Central Michigan University, and received her master's degree from Northeastern University. She is a member of the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants, and is certified in basic life support and advanced cardiac life support.
Accepted Insurance
= Accepting New Patients
6 Degrees-Fort Worth Firefighters
Aetna Better Health Chip Medicaid
Aetna Better Health Star Plans Medicaid
Aetna Commercial
Aetna MedAdv ESA PPO
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
BCBS Blue Advantage HMO(ACA)
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
Cook Childrens Medicaid
Coventry First Health
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Medicare Dallas
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Rest Of Texas
Medicare Tarrant
Molina Medicaid Chip
Molina Medicaid Star Plans
Molina Medicare Adv
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Superior Medicaid Chip Plans
Superior Medicaid Star Plans
Superior Medicare Adv/Wellcare by Allwell
Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
Tricare Humana Military
TriWest (BCBS)
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
WellPoint Medicaid(Formerly Amerigroup)
WellPoint Medicare Adv(Formerly Amerigroup)
Reviews
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4.9
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4.9
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
Ease of scheduling appointments
4.9
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Comments
4.9 out of 5 (160 Ratings, 35 Comments)
4.9
Mar 2025
Very respectful and curious
5.0
Mar 2025
Both nurse and PHYSICIAN assistant were great!
4.7
Mar 2025
Very professional team
4.2
Mar 2025
Well done
4.2
Mar 2025
Well done
4.8
Mar 2025
Erin is professional, caring, and helpful. She answered all my questions and provided additional information.
5.0
Mar 2025
Always a pleasure dealing with Erin and the whole staff.
5.0
Mar 2025
Been going here for years. Always treated with respect. Staff is friendly and nice
5.0
Mar 2025
Good doctors and staff
5.0
Mar 2025
Erin is great. She is well informed. Thanks.
5.0
Mar 2025
This office and their whole staff are wonderful. The ladies at the front desk set the whole visit. They are so pleasant and courteous. I would recommend this office to anyone.
5.0
Mar 2025
They took the time to explain in detail what we were doing and what to expect.
5.0
Mar 2025
Very satisfied
5.0
Feb 2025
I was cared for by people that cared for my well being..They were friendly and there when I needed them.
5.0
Feb 2025
Prompt response to my problem
5.0
Feb 2025
Very satisfied with all aspects of care
5.0
Feb 2025
All of the staff are people.
5.0
Feb 2025
They always pay attention when you're explaining the situation.
5.0
Feb 2025
I have recommended this provider because I am convinced that the excellent care I received was the way all patients are treated. Erin was there for my surgery and knows exactly what happened and can explain and answer all my questions. She takes her time and has a super professional and personable attitude.
5.0
Feb 2025
Erin answers all my questions about the healing process and my current progress. Patience and amiable towards me, with constructive interest in my injury.
4.4
Feb 2025
Erin Gear is helpful and informative. She listens and answers all my questions,
5.0
Feb 2025
Very pleased with my appointment.
5.0
Feb 2025
I was/am very impressed with Erin's ([...] Nurse Practitioner) expertise regarding my problem. She addressed the issue with a clear solution to help resolve my shoulder pain issue. Thank you thank you.
5.0
Jan 2025
I was taken care of professionally.
5.0
Jan 2025
Staffs are very courteous and helpful, and listen to me about the care I need.
5.0
Jan 2025
I try to have all medical concerns and doctors all under Texas Health because my experiences primarily hold exceptioAlly positive.
5.0
Jan 2025
Everyone was pleasant and helpful.
4.9
Jan 2025
Good
4.9
Jan 2025
Very good
5.0
Dec 2024
Good experience overall
5.0
Dec 2024
I had a very good experience with both of my hip surgeries.
5.0
Dec 2024
Great personnel and always make me feel that I am getting best care and information
5.0
Dec 2024
Great staff and medical care
5.0
Dec 2024
Everyone has been really kind and helpful. From the front desk to the Xray technician. Very friendly Staff. I feel I'm in good hands all the way around.
5.0
Dec 2024
Erin was very informative and helpful..and, easy to be with..She made me feel comfortable. A nice Woman..