Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Christopher Bell

General Surgery
Central Iowa Hospital Corporation
1200 Pleasant St, 
Des Moines, IA 
Expertise in
5
conditions
Central Iowa Hospital Corporation
1200 Pleasant St, 
Des Moines, IA 

Overview

Christopher Bell, MD, joined the Iowa Clinic after his General Surgery Residency at Iowa Methodist Medical Center where most of his attendings were Iowa Clinic surgeons. He recognized teamwork, talent, and dedication in these physicians and could not pass up an opportunity to join them. Dr. Bell chose General Surgery due to the breadth of surgery that is practiced in this specialty. He is also drawn to the emphasis and prevalent use of minimally invasive techniques. The most rewarding part of his job is fixing a surgical problem and interacting with his patients.

Dr. Bell is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis.

Dr. Bell is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in IA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medica
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
SelectHealth
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  • POS
TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Wellmark
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  • POS
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Locations

Central Iowa Hospital Corporation
1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Bell

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Bell?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Bell by calling their office at 515-241-4076. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Christopher Bell a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Bell is classified as an Advanced expert for Gallbladder Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Christopher Bell specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher Bell is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, and Gallstones. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Christopher Bell accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher Bell accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-241-4076 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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