Summary

Dr. Teresa Bell is a surgeon with 38 years of experience treating patients in Tacoma, Washington. They earned their medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and completed their residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. This extensive training foundation has shaped their surgical expertise over nearly four decades of practice.

Dr. Bell is affiliated with Saint Joseph Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout Tacoma. They specialize in treating serious injuries including closed head injuries, rib fractures, and pelvic fractures. Their diagnostic expertise includes performing chest X-rays, chest fluoroscopy, and CT scans to help identify and assess patient conditions. Patients have given Dr. Bell an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

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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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SurgerySurgeryCritical Care MedicineAnesthesiology
Accepts New Patients
3.8 
4.5 
38 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 51 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Tacoma , WAPuyallup , WASeattle , WATacoma , WA
Med School: University Of Texas Medical School At Houston Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of California San Francisco 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

University Of Tennessee Health Science Center

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated in 1988

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Teresa Bell accept my insurance?
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Does Dr. Teresa Bell accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Teresa Bell affiliated with?
Dr. Teresa Bell is affiliated with Saint Joseph Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Teresa Bell's office located?
Dr. Teresa Bell's office is located at 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA, 98405.

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