Aaron A. Bare, MD
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical GroupPrimary Specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Practice Focus Areas
This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:
- Arthroscopic Surgery - Knee
- Arthroscopic Surgery - Shoulder
- Clavicle Fractures
- Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Problems
- Total Joint Arthroscopy
Reasons to Schedule a Visit
This medical professional may be a good choice for you if you are looking for care for any of the following:
- Arthritis
- Biceps or pectoral rupture
- Biceps, triceps or pectoral problem
- Dislocation
- Knee replacement - new replacement
- Pain
- Quadriceps or patellar tendon rupture or tear
- Rotator cuff tear or labral tear
- Shoulder replacement - new replacement
- Shoulder replacement - problems with previous replacement
- Suspected or known fracture or broken bone(s)
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1999
- Internship:
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2000
- Residency:
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2004
- Fellowships:
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Southern California Orthopedic Institute - 2005Oakland 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:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Central DuPage HospitalDelnor HospitalNorthwestern Medicine Surgery Center
Ratings and Reviews
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Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
February 23, 2026
5.0 star star star star starHe's very professional, compassionate answers. All your questions makes you feel safe and confident that he's addressed every issue in every possibility and gives you complete aftercare instructions.
February 13, 2026
5.0 star star star star starHe has an excellent sense of communication with each patient client, including myself. He answers concerns with expertise and experience. I appreciated his sense of appropriate humor which eased my worries. I trusted him, immediately. I valued his professional diagnosis with the caveat, "you have two choices for your treatment." He allowed me to make the final decision of having a cortisone shot. He administered the shot using a numbing spray, first, then the cortisone syringe. Relief was felt shortly afterwards.
December 15, 2025
5.0 star star star star starFrom start to finish, my experience with Dr Bare and his entire team, including the pre and post-op staff, was incredibly supportive. All questions answered, call backs were quick and informative, and I felt I was in great hands all the way through.
December 04, 2025
5.0 star star star star starHe's very knowledgeable about my shoulder issue, explained my options, and I felt that I am in very good hands. He has a great personality which I feel is important when dealing with patients and people in general.
November 21, 2025
5.0 star star star star starDr Bare did a total shoulder replacement last year and is scheduled to do a revision on the right shoulder where another Doctor did a replacement years ago but often it displaces. The 3rd shoulder surgery is scheduled for text week, nNov 25. I have a lot of confidence in Dr Bare who does many shoulder surgeries.
November 13, 2025
5.0 star star star star starI was introduced to Dr. Bare from NW Dr. [name] a about six years ago. At the time I needed two surgeries done. Dr. [name] and Dr. Bare got together and Worked on a very successful plan to have these surgeries done. Now six yrs later I'm back to see Dr. Bare and it's like we are best of friends. Was very kind, professional, focused on my health, and next steps going forward. Great Doctor.
Disclosures
External Professional Relationships
Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.
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