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Gender
MaleAbout Aaron Lear
Biography
Dr. Aaron Lear worked as a social worker in Cuyahoga County before attending medical school. He graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in June, 2003. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Case Western Reserve/UH 2006. He then did a Sports Medicine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and joined Cleveland Clinic Akron General in 2007.
Dr. Lear has clinical and educational interests in sports medicine, office based orthopedic procedures, point of care ultrasound , office based research and evidenced based medicine. He received his Masters in Evidence Based Health Care from Oxford, England in 2019. Presently he serves as Director of Research at the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Center for Family Medicine and Associate Director of Sports Medicine. Nationally he serves on the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) Research Committee and is participating in the fellowship in building research capacity of the North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG).
Locations
- Akron General Health and Wellness Center, Stow & Medical Office Building, Stow
- 4300 Allen Road, Stow, OH 44224
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- Akron General Physician Office Building
- 224 West Exchange Street, Akron, OH 44302
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Graduate School: The University of Oxford-Kellogg College, 2020
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, 2007
- Residency: University Hospitals of Cleveland, 2006
- Medical Education: The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2003
Board Certifications
- Sports Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 2007
- Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 2006
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-01-02, Dr. Lear has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
84 ratings, 8 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
Dr. Lear was very good about explaining and responding to my questions. He was open and friendly, making the visit a highly successful one. I felt seen and heard and cared for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr. Lear was great! Answered all my questions, even when I sent him some questions via my chart messaging!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr.Lear was very kind and informative. He listened to my concerns and answered all of my questions. I felt that Dr. Lear was concerned for my well being and cared about how my knee pain was affecting all aspects of my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Dr was kind and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Dr Lear is outstanding, taking the time to chat about the ailment and give feedback on follow up.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Dr. Lear is a great doctor and very sociable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Dr Lear and his staff are awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
I am always pleased with my service. I always make sure my physicians work with Cleveland Clinic. I am very happy with the standard of care I get there.