Summary

Christopher Bell, MD, joined the Iowa Clinic after his General Surgery Residency at Iowa Methodist Medical Center where most of his attendings were Iowa Clinic surgeons. He recognized teamwork, talent, and dedication in these physicians and could not pass up an opportunity to join them.

Dr. Bell chose General Surgery due to the breadth of surgery that is practiced in this specialty. He is also drawn to the emphasis and prevalent use of minimally invasive techniques. The most rewarding part of his job is fixing a surgical problem and interacting with his patients.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 11 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Dr. Christopher Bell

1212 Pleasant St Ste 211Des Moines, IA 50309

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SurgerySurgeryUrologyOtolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
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11 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Des Moines , IAMadera , CAClive , IAClive , IA
Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine Med School: Universidad De Carabobo Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Iowa
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher Bell

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Federal Employees Program
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Christopher Bell has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christopher Bell has the following area of expertise

  • General Surgeon

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Missouri Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated in 2015

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Dr. Christopher Bell's office is located at 1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, Des Moines, IA, 50309.
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