Robert Bell Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, MA

Awesome

Dr. Bell is exceptional. From the first communication I had with him through the surgery my admiration for him continues to grow. It isnt easy to put your life into someone's hands and yet his kindness, willingness to spend as much time as needed with his patients, his obvious skill and expertise at this surgery made me feel confident that I would do well with the surgery.
The staff is very helpful. They have a very structured aftercare program which is vital to the success of the patients.
Dr. Bell was very clear on the risks of the surgery, but also quite clear on his belief I would do well.
There are few doctors who would have the combination of surgical competence and bedside manner that Dr Bell possesses.
My gratitude to him cannot be overstated.

Dr Bell is great .....He is very efficient




His staff is also wonderful very helpfull


He is a no nonsense person he dosn"t accept excuses

He is big on aftercare

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He is very straight forward


100percent would send people to him

he is a hundred percent on all

My first impression was not great. I saw him speak at his support group meetings, but I didn't get to meet him personally until my surgery was actually scheduled. It is not easy to get an appointment with him, and he will likely have you waiting in his waiting room a loooonnng time. Bring a book to read while you wait, because he is definately worth it!! Also, I was a bit put off by the almost cult-like following he has of former patients - they are all so pro-Dr. Bell that that I figured something wasn't right.

But I was wrong! Now I am a believer too. My feelings about Dr. Bell are much different now that I am on the "losing side." I can see that he is so much in demand that he has to follow a very specific regimen or else he would never have time away from the hospital. Yes, I waited in his waiting room much longer than I ever really wanted to. But once I finally got my turn, he was the most patient and informative doctor I have ever had. He really cares! And here is a great secret ... Dr. Bell answers his emails very quickly - usually within 2 or 3 hours. If you really need him quickly, that is your best bet.

If you read my profile, you will see that I have had an easy time of this whole surgery. I know there are many negative stories out there about other patients and other surgeons, but my surgery was a breeze. I give complete credit for my quick recovery and great results to Dr. Bell.

Dr. Bell is the best doctor I have ever met. What a personality! He has never made me feel uncomfortable and has always answered all my questions. His staff is wonderful. I've never felt safer than I have with Dr. Bell.

Dr Bell came highly recommended to me and I can easily see why. He has a very nice personality and I was able to talk to him comfortably. He answered questions that I had and this was all just at the support group meetings that I have been to. I will be seeing him in August for my session but can already tell he is the doctor for me.

I think Dr. Bell is awesome. He really cares about his patients. His staff is 1st rate as well. Dr. Bell really stresses aftercare which I feel is key to WLS sucess.

I loved my doctor, I was extremely comfortable with him from the begining and he was very up front and knowledgeable.

Only got better.

Wonderful!

Nothing.

He's worth the wait.

All the time. The surgery is only going to take off soo much weight on it's own but without excecise you won't get to your goal.

Very structured and all written out.

In percentages.

On a scale of 1 - 10 10 being the best I would give him a 10+.

Both is fantastic.

Dr. Bell is a wonderful surgeon with an amazing bedside manner. He made me feel completely confident in his ability to perform the surgery, and his confidence made me more secure in my own decision to choose Gastic Bypass.

I first met Dr. Bell last year when I consulted with him regarding my elderly aunt who needed surgery. I found him to be the most informed and compassionate doctor I have met in a long time. He never made me feel rushed or hurried when we talked. I met him in person at the hospital, and he was just as nice, and very knowledgeable. The next time I saw him was at a support group meeting, and again that was a very positive experience. Dr. Bell's concern is directed to his patients and their care. He doesn't not treat patients like cattle. Everyone is treated as an individual. I met him again when I had my group session at his office. After the session was over, we met in the stairwell and chatted again. He never makes you feel as though you are a stranger. He treats you with compassion and is very sensitive to the discrimination that overweight individuals experience. He is a well education, compassionate, caring human being who is more than just a surgeon. He's in it for the long run with his patients, which is extremely important!