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Dr. Christopher Bell, MD

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(Christopher Bell, MD)

(66 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (2015)

Professional interests include: abdominal wall reconstruction, minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery

1212 Pleasant Street Suite 211
Des Moines, IA 50309

(515) 875-9770

Dr. Christopher Bell, MD is a general surgeon in Des Moines, IA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 2015 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Christopher Bell, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health, Houston Methodist West Hospital, The Iowa Clinic, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital and THE IOWA CLINIC PC.

Office Locations

Address:

1212 Pleasant Street Suite 211
Des Moines, IA 50309

Address:

5950 University Avenue 1st Floor
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Some issues Dr. Christopher Bell, MD can help you with:

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

doctor visit	13
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

doctor visit	213
hospital care	166
inpatient care	166

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Bell, MD treated as a general surgeon in Des Moines, IA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	114
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Female	2
Male	2

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	1
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	2

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Bell, MD From 2020 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Bell, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	6
High Cholesterol	5
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	3
Depression	3
Chronic Kidney Disease	3
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	2
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher Bell, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 2015. He completed residency at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certifications American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (2015)

Residency: Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certifications American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher Bell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UnityPoint Health

Houston Methodist West Hospital

The Iowa Clinic

Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Iowa Lutheran Hospital

THE IOWA CLINIC PC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher Bell, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 66 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher Bell, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Des Moines, IA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher Bell, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$16,305 Da Vinci Surgical System $16,305
CONMED Corporation	$249 AirSeal $249
TELA Bio, Inc.	$112 OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) $112
Allergan Inc.	$68 VIBERZI $68
Medtronic, Inc.	$58 ProGrip $42	V-Loc 180 $16
Other	$73 Phasix Mesh $56	Enseal X1 $17

**Types of Payments**
Education	$13,000
Travel and Lodging	$2,402
Food and Beverage	$1,447
Gift	$16

Biography

Dr. Christopher Bell's specialty is general surgery. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). These areas are among his clinical interests: abdominal wall reconstruction and robotic surgery. Dr. Bell is professionally affiliated with UnityPoint Health, The Iowa Clinic, and Houston Methodist West Hospital. His practice in Des Moines, IA is open to new patients as reported by The Iowa Clinic. Dr. Bell attended medical school at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Iowa Methodist Medical Center.