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Dr. Bruce Abell, MD

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Dr. Bruce Abell, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Washington, DC.
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Dr. Bruce Abell, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Washington, DC
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Bruce Abell, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Washington, DC.

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Dr. Bruce Abell, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Washington, DC and has 32 years experience. They graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. They currently practice at GW General Surgery - Foggy Bottom South Pavilion and are affiliated with The George Washington University Hospital. At present, Dr. Abell received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Abell is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
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Incisional Hernia
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Partial Lung Collapse
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
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Colorectal Cancer
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Crohn's Disease
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Ulcerative Colitis
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Surgical Procedures
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 GW General Surgery - Foggy Bottom South Pavilion
    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW # 6, Washington, DC 20037
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Aug 13, 2021
Dr. Abell, is top notch!! He takes care of you with his skill and his heart. This man is like no other. He took an oath to become a doctor and has outdone his oath and all others. One of a Kind!!
Efrosini — Aug 13, 2021
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

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  • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    1992
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Board Certifications

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  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bruce Abell, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Abell's profile.

Dr. Bruce Abell, MD is affiliated with The George Washington University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Bruce Abell, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The George Washington University Hospital

    900 23rd St NW, Washington, DC