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Dr. John Bell, MD

General Surgery* Age 70
Dr. John Bell, MD
5.0 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. John Bell, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN.
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Dr. John Bell, MD

General Surgery* Age 70
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. John Bell, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN.

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Dr. John Bell, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN and has 44 years experience. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1980 and completed a residency at University Alabama.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center. At present, Dr. Bell received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Bell is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Mastectomy
Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Mastectomy
Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Barrett's Esophagus
Bone Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Nodule
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Lumpectomy
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1926 Alcoa Hwy Ste 330, Knoxville, TN 37920

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Nov 30, 2019
He was the most caring, listening, answering my questions without being judgment person I have ever experienced. I sometimes have had to put my chair in front of the door to get a doctor to really engage. He seemed to care what my needs and wants were as well as wanting to cure the cancer.
— Nov 30, 2019
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Biography
  • Dr. John Bell, MD is a general surgery specialist in Knoxville, TN and has over 43 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1980. He specializes in General Surgery.
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Alabama-University Hospital
    1981
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Alabama
    1986
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Bell, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bell's profile.

Dr. John Bell, MD is affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Bell, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN