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.
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Locations
1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Clinical Research
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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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Bell has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gallbladder Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Bell's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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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- CholecystitisDr. Bell isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Bell isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Bell isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Bell isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Bell isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
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- AcrospiromaDr. Bell isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Bell isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Bell isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Breast CancerDr. Bell isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- CellulitisDr. Bell isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Bell isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.