Summary

Dr. Teresa Bell brings nearly four decades of surgical expertise to their practice in Tacoma, Washington. They earned their medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and completed residency training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. With 38 years of experience in surgery, Dr. Bell has developed extensive knowledge in treating complex medical conditions.

Dr. Bell practices at Saint Joseph Medical Center and maintains locations throughout Tacoma. They specialize in caring for patients with serious injuries including closed head injuries, rib fractures, and pelvic fractures. Their expertise includes performing diagnostic procedures such as chest X-rays, chest fluoroscopy, and CT scans to help identify and treat patient conditions. Patients rate Dr. Bell 3.8 out of 5 stars on average for their care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 3.8
  • 38 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Tennessee Health Science Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Teresa D Bell has 3 locations

Teresa D Bell Md Llc

2522 N Proctor StTacoma, WA 98406

Tacoma General Hospital

315 Martin Luther King Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405

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Accepts New Patients
3.8 
4.5 
38 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 52 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
Tacoma , WAPuyallup , WARenton , WASeattle , WA
Med School: University Of Texas Medical School At Houston Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Teresa D Bell

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Nationwide
  • Nationwide - Workers’ Compensation
  • Optum Health
  • Progressive
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

Dr. Teresa D Bell has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Teresa D Bell has the following area of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 1988.

NPI Number

Dr. Bell's NPI number is 1326063546.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Teresa Bell's office located?
Dr. Teresa Bell's office is located at 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
Which hospitals is Dr. Teresa Bell affiliated with?
Dr. Teresa Bell is affiliated with Saint Joseph Medical Center.
Is Dr. Teresa Bell accepting new patients?
Dr. Teresa Bell has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Teresa Bell accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Teresa Bell has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Teresa Bell accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Teresa Bell accepts on their Vitals profile.

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