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Dr. Christopher Bell, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 42
Dr. Christopher Bell, MD
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Dr. Christopher Bell, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Chattanooga, TN.
Dr. Christopher Bell, MD
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Dr. Christopher Bell, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 42
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Bell, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Chattanooga, TN.

About

Dr. Bell graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 2012 and completed a residency at University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Dept of General Surgery. Dr. Christopher Bell, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Chattanooga, TN and has 13 years experience. Dr. Bell currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Baroness Hospital. At present, Dr. Bell received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Bell's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bell is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Rib Fracture
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Wound Repair
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Thoracentesis
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hidradenitis
Humerus Fracture
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
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Ischemic Colitis
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Detoxification Evaluation
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    AWH Emory Northside Hospital System OAAS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
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    GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Advantage HMO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Essentials HMO
    BestChoice PPO
  • Blue PPO
  • National POS
  • Blue Network S PPO
    Blue Network P PPO
    Blue Network L
  • BluePPO EvolutionSM PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus

Locations

  1. 1 University Surgical Associates
    979 E 3rd St Ste 300, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  2. 2 Tennessee Valley Bone and Joint LLC
    301 White Oak Rd, Dayton, TN 37321
  3. 3 William Beaumont Army Medical Center - Fort Bliss
    18511 Highlander Medics St, El Paso, TX 79906

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Patient Reviews
May 13, 2023
Dr. Bell is incredible & he saved my husbands life.he is my super hero & I have a very high respect for him. I dont know what would have happened if he wasnot there. Thank you for moving to chattanooga & your amazing service. I Appreciate Dr. Bell taking time to go over the diagnosis clearly and treatment options.he is an excellent surgeon.Knowledgeable,informative Great communication. He knows what he is doing. I highly recommend him.
— May 13, 2023
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Specialties*
Critical Care Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    2012
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Dept of General Surgery
    2018
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Dept of General Surgery
    2016
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Bell, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bell's profile.

Dr. Christopher Bell, MD is affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Baroness Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Bell, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

    2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN

  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

    975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN