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Dr. Christopher Bell, MD

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Dr. Christopher Bell, MD is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Christopher Bell, MD

General Surgery* Age 38
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
10 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Bell, MD is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, IA.

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Dr. Bell graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS. Dr. Christopher Bell, MD is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, IA and has 10 years experience. Dr. Bell currently practices at Methodist Medical Center Plaza II - Downtown and are affiliated with UnityPoint Health Marshalltown, Clarke County Hospital, UnityPoint Health-Iowa Lutheran Hospital and UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Dr. Bell has experience treating conditions like Appendicitis, Gallstones and Intestinal Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Bell's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bell is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Appendicitis
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Appendicitis
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Appendicitis
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Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Liver Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Appendectomy
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 The Iowa Clinic - General Surgery
    1212 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 283-1541
  2. 2 The Iowa Clinic Surgery Downtown
    1212 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 875-9770

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Jan 05, 2021
Very professional, wonderful bedside manner and he took the time to explain everything. He also made sure to answer all the questions I had. He did a lumpectomy on my breast and I had a great result.
— Jan 05, 2021
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS
    2015
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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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. Bell frequently treats the following conditions: Appendicitis, Gallstones and Intestinal Obstruction. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Bell, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health Marshalltown, Clarke County Hospital, UnityPoint Health-Iowa Lutheran Hospital and UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • UnityPoint Health Marshalltown

    55 Unitypoint Way, Marshalltown, IA

  • Clarke County Hospital

    800 S Fillmore St, Osceola, IA

  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Lutheran Hospital

    700 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA

  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA