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Dr. Bruce Abell, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Bruce Abell, MD
4.9 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Bruce Abell, MD is a General Surgeon in Washington, DC.
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Dr. Bruce Abell, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
Washington, DC
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Bruce Abell, MD is a General Surgeon in Washington, DC.

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

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Renal Transplant
Skin Grafts
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Splenectomy
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Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
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

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  • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    1992
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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 George Washington University Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • George Washington University Hospital

    900 23rd St NW, Washington, DC