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Dr. Joseph Bell, MD
General Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Joseph Bell, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Bell, MD is a General Surgeon in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Dr. Joseph Bell, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Joseph Bell, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Saratoga Springs, NY
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Bell, MD is a General Surgeon in Saratoga Springs, NY.

About Dr. Joseph Bell, MD

Dr. Bell graduated from NEW YORK Medical College. Dr. Joseph Bell, MD is a General Surgeon in Saratoga Springs, NY and has 33 years experience. Dr. Bell currently practices at General Surgery-Saratoga Hospital and is affiliated with Saratoga Hospital. Dr. Bell has experience treating conditions like Gallstones, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Appendicitis, Umbilical Hernia and Intestinal Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Bell's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bell is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gallstones
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colectomy
Appendicitis
Umbilical Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Colostomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Ventral Hernia
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Incisional Hernia
Ileus
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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Breast Lump
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Colorectal Cancer
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Abdominal Pain
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Breast Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Small Intestine Cancer
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Mastectomy
Pelvic Abscess
Endoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Port Placements or Replacements
Lumpectomy
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy
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Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reconstruction
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endoscopic Billiary Stone Removal
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Hysterectomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Pancreas Surgeries
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Resection of Bladder Neck
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

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  • Cigna PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
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    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO

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Meet Dr. Joseph Bell, MD

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General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Bell, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bell's profile.

Dr. Bell frequently treats the following conditions: Gallstones, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Appendicitis, Umbilical Hernia and Intestinal Obstruction. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Bell, MD is affiliated with Saratoga Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Bell, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • NEW YORK Medical College
    1993
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • MAry Imogene Bassett Hospital
    1994
Internship

Hospitals Where Dr. Joseph Bell, MD Practices

  • Saratoga Hospital

    211 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY

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