Summary

Bruce Abell, MD, FACS is board-certified in General Surgery. He is an assistant professor with The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Dr. Abell completed his medical training at The George Washington University Medical Center in 1992. He subsequently finished his General Surgery residency in 1997 followed by a Critical Care fellowship from 1997-1998. After fellowship, Dr. Abell joined the surgical staff at GW. He specializes in the laparoscopic management of complex ventral and inguinal hernias, abdominal wall reconstructions, and breast cancer. He is well respected in the metropolitan area for his overall care of critically ill patients. He has consistently been named one of Washington DC's Top Doctors in Washingtonian Magazine.

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

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Accepts New Patients
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No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Washington , DCFort Belvoir , VAWashington , DCCharlotte , NC
Med School: Mechanical Engineering Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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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

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Dr. Bruce Abell's office is located at 2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW # 6, Washington, DC, 20037.
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