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Dr. Louis Bell, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.0 (116)
Map Pin Small Bluffton, SC
Accepting new patients
46 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 46 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|Lankenau Hosp, Gastroenterology Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Internal Medicine Scranton-Temple Res Prog, Internal Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Bell an average 4.0 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
  2. 2
    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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  • Hilton Head Regional Medical Center
  • Beaufort Memorial

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Abdominal Pain
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastritis
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Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage
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Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Anal Abscess
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Abscess and Fistula
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Disorders
Biliary Atresia
Blood Disorders
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis
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Chronic Anemia
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Clotting and Bleeding Disorders
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
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Colorectal Cancer
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Crohn's Disease
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Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
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Gallbladder Diseases
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Gastroenteritis
Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
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Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diseases
Intestinal Obstruction
Intussusception
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Obstructive Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pruritus Ani
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Substance Abuse
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Zenker's Diverticulum
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoid Banding
Intraoral Camera
Liver Biopsy
Wireless pH Testing
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 46 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|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
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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.

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