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Dr. Christopher Bell, MD

Critical Care Surgery*
5.0 (2)
Map Pin Small Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Christopher Bell, MD

Dr. Christopher Bell, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Chattanooga, TN. They specialize in Critical Care Surgery, has 12 years of experience. They graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine and is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital. Dr. Bell, completed a residency at University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Dept of General Surgery. Patients rated Dr. Bell an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Bell works at Practice in Chattanooga, TN with other offices in Dayton, TN and El Paso, TX. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Bell's Office 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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  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Critical Care Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 12 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1013275627
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Dept of General Surgery
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    Residency
    • University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Dept of General Surgery
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University Of Missisippi
    Undergraduate School

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