Overview

Dr. Brent Gear is a family medicine physician with 30 years of experience caring for patients of all ages. Family medicine focuses on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families throughout their lives, from newborns to seniors. His extensive experience allows him to provide preventive care, manage chronic conditions, and address acute health concerns with a thorough understanding of how medical issues affect the whole person. Dr. Gear completed his medical education at Des Moines University and went on to finish his residency training at St. Luke’s Hospital. He maintains hospital affiliations with Lovelace Medical Center and practices in both Phoenix, Arizona, and Albuquerque, New Mexico. His training in osteopathic medicine emphasizes a whole-person approach to healthcare that considers the relationship between the body’s structure and function.

Education

Medical School
Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
1996

Internship
Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital
1996 – 1997

Residency
Cook County Hospital And Rush University Medical Center
General Surgery Residency, 1997 – 2000

Certification

American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine

American Board of Obesity Medicine
Board Certified in Obesity Medicine

Licensure

IL State License
1997 – 2002

IN State License
1997 – 2003

AZ State License
1998 – 2028

NM State License
2016 – 2027

Membership

American Osteopathic Association
American Medical Association
American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians
Obesity Medical Association

NPI #

1801868898

Specialties

Dr. Brent Gear, DO, specializes in medical weight loss and obesity management through comprehensive, non-surgical treatment plans. His expertise includes weight loss management, nutritional counseling, diet counseling, exercise counseling, exercise program development, muscular endurance training, strengthening exercises, nutritional supplementation, detoxification evaluation, and long-term weight maintenance. He focuses on helping patients build sustainable lifestyle habits to achieve lasting weight loss and improved overall health.

Bariatric Surgeries Performed

Dr. Brent Gear provides non-surgical weight loss services tailored to each patient’s individual needs. His approach includes personalized weight loss management, nutrition and dietary counseling, exercise planning, nutritional supplementation, and ongoing support for patients with obesity and morbid obesity, helping them achieve and maintain long-term health improvements without surgery.

Years of Experience

25+ years

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish