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Dr. Louis Bell, MD

Gastroenterology
3.9 (114)
Map Pin Small Bluffton, SC
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Louis Bell, MD

Dr. Louis Bell, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Bluffton, SC. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 45 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine and is affiliated with Hilton Head Regional Medical Center and Beaufort Memorial. Dr. Bell, completed a residency at ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER|Albert Einstein Medical Center|Lankenau Hosp, Gastroenterology Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Internal Medicine Scranton-Temple Res Prog, Internal Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Bell an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Bell works at Coastal Gastroenterology in Bluffton, SC with other offices in Hilton Head, SC. They frequently treat conditions like Constipation, Abdominal Pain and Gas-Bloat Syndrome along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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
    Coastal Gastroenterology
    29 Plantation Park Dr Ste 203, Bluffton, SC 29910 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 342-2299
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
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    Coastal Gastroenterology
    23 N Main St Ste 101B, Hilton Head, SC 29926 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 342-2299

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Hilton Head Regional Medical Center
  • Beaufort Memorial

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    3.9
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    Based on 114 ratings
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    About Dr. Louis Bell, MD

    Specialties
    • Gastroenterology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 45 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1932101656
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Lankenau Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER|Albert Einstein Medical Center|Lankenau Hosp, Gastroenterology Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Internal Medicine Scranton-Temple Res Prog, Internal Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • Mercy Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Louis Bell, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Bell is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Bell has seen patients for Constipation, Abdominal Pain and Gas-Bloat Syndrome, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Bell on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    114 patients have reviewed Dr. Bell. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Bell.

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