Summary

Dr. Bruce Abell is a surgeon with 34 years of experience providing comprehensive surgical care. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency training at George Washington University Medical Center. Dr. Abell is board-certified in surgery through the American Board of Surgery and holds Fellowship status with the American College of Surgeons (FACS), recognizing his expertise and commitment to surgical excellence. He provides care in English.

Dr. Abell practices at The George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. He specializes in treating complex abdominal wall conditions, including ventral hernias and incisional hernias. His surgical expertise includes performing specialized procedures such as therapeutic hypothermia and comprehensive pathology evaluations. Patients rate Dr. Abell 4.7 out of 5 stars for his surgical care and expertise.

AI-generated from data on this provider profile.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 34 years of experience
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • George Washington University Medical Center
  • 7 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

GW General Surgery - Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW # 6Washington, DC 20037

Compare with Similar Doctors

Dr. Bruce Abell, MD, FACS
Dr. Said Abolghassem Daee, MD
Dr. Michael Steven Urdang
Dr. Xavier Saud Mohammed
Dr. Bruce Abell, MD, FACSDr. Said Abolghassem Daee, MDDr. Michael Steven UrdangDr. Xavier Saud Mohammed
SurgeryTrauma SurgeryEmergency MedicineVascular & Interventional Radiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
4.4 
4.5 
34 Years of Experience 58 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Washington , DCRockville , MDWashington , DCNewark , DE
Med School: Mechanical Engineering Med School: Tehran University Of Medical Sciences Med School: Imperial College London Faculty Of Medicine Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Bruce Abell

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Bruce Abell has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Bruce Abell has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Breast Cancer
  • Critical Care
  • Galbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

George Washington University Medical Center

Medical School

Mechanical EngineeringGraduated in 1992

Similar Doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Bruce Abell accepting new patients?
Dr. Bruce Abell is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Bruce Abell's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Where is Dr. Bruce Abell's office located?
Dr. Bruce Abell's office is located at 2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW # 6, Washington, DC, 20037.
What languages does Dr. Bruce Abell speak?
Dr. Bruce Abell speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bruce Abell affiliated with?
Dr. Bruce Abell is affiliated with The George Washington University Hospital.
Does Dr. Bruce Abell accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Bruce Abell has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.