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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.
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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. Dr. Bell has experience treating conditions like Rib Fracture and Intestinal Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. 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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Wound Repair
Rib Fracture
Intestinal Obstruction
Wound Repair
Rib Fracture
Intestinal Obstruction
Wound Repair
Rib Fracture
Intestinal Obstruction
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Small Intestine Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Thoracentesis
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hidradenitis
Humerus Fracture
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Megacolon
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Pyloric Stenosis
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Ventricular Fibrillation
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Detoxification Evaluation
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
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
Orchiectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 University Surgical Associates
    979 E 3rd St Ste 300, Chattanooga, TN 37403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 267-0466
  2. 2 Tennessee Valley Bone and Joint LLC
    301 White Oak Rd, Dayton, TN 37321
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 267-0466
  3. 3 William Beaumont Army Medical Center - Fort Bliss
    18511 Highlander Medics St, El Paso, TX 79906
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (915) 569-3253

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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. Bell frequently treats the following conditions: Rib Fracture and Intestinal Obstruction. See more on Sharecare.

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