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John Bell, MD

John Bell, MD

4.7 out of 5 (514 patient ratings)


Southwest
2610 Tenderfoot Hill St
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

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Phone: 1-719-522-1133
Fax: 1-719-226-8681


Our medical group has proudly served the Pikes Peak region for over 70 years!

Dr. Bell's special interests include heart disease and diabetes management and he has served as the primary investigator for clinical trials in treating hypertension and osteoporosis. He is a 1976 Thomas J. Watson Fellow. Dr. Bell was born and raised in New York. His hobbies include athletics and piano.

Education

1984ResidencyGeorge Washington University
1981MDAlbert Einstein College of Medicine
1976BAWilliams College

Experience

1984 - PresentPhysicianOptum
1995 - 2007Chairman and PresidentOptum Colorado Springs
1993 - 1995Managed Care DirectorOptum Colorado Springs

Professional Memberships

  • Colorado Medical Society
  • El Paso County Medical Society

PATIENT COMMENTS

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9/1/2023
Been with Dr. Bell for over ten years and am always satisfied.
9/2/2023
Intelligent, excellent listener, well prepared, knowledgeable.
9/5/2023
Been my doctor for several rests
8/15/2023
Only in office 2 days a week so not always available
8/8/2023
It's true
7/26/2023
He has been great for me, but is also close to retirement.
8/2/2023
Feel comfortable during appointment; professional.
8/7/2023
Dr. Bell has been my Primary care physician for a long time. He is always professional. Always explains how my type 2 Diabetes is doing.
7/21/2023
Caring , aware of my medical history and current needs
7/27/2023
I find Dr. Bell highly knowledgeable and responsive to my questions regarding the state of my current health and how best to improve it.! I'm grateful to have him as my doctor.
7/21/2023
Friendly, thorough discussion that covered all my issues. Great information and visit with Dr. Bell.
8/1/2023
Very good Doctor.
7/22/2023
Takes forever to get an appointment with him
7/12/2023
Dr. Bell is professional, thorough, and approachable. He listens to my concerns and provides excellent medical advice.
8/2/2023
Great doctor-patient relationship care about my concerns.
8/1/2023
Because
8/1/2023
He's been my primary care doctor for more than 30 years, and I'm still alive and relatively healthy at [omitted].
8/1/2023
Knowledgeable, to the point, friendly. I feel that I get excellent care.
7/21/2023
He a good Dr.
6/19/2023
I have confidence in his consultations. He makes you feel like you are his primary patient and is easy to discuss various diagnoses and personal issues.
7/1/2023
Dr. Bell has always been courteous, answered questions to my satisfaction, willing to listen to me, explain things to me in a way I can understand and very easy to talk to. Very satisfied with him as my primary doctor.
6/9/2023
Dr. Bell is very compassionate and caring. I never feel like he's rushed.
6/3/2023
Love his professionalism.
6/17/2023
Always efficient and pleasant.
7/1/2023
Very knowledgeable.
7/5/2023
When my long time doctor retired I chose Dr. Bell and I believe he is very thorough and listens to me.
6/9/2023
Because I've been pleased with him for years.
6/21/2023
Very knowledgeable, patient, and helpful. Very competent.
6/20/2023
I know that he has my best interests in mind and genuinely cares about my well-being.
6/26/2023
Excellent medical advice
6/29/2023
Part time availability limits appt. Times.
6/20/2023
He has been my Internal Med Dr for many years (over 10) and also took care of my wife when she was alive for years. He has a special ability to relate to seniors and projects a positive attitude that he cares about each patient. I sat in on my wifes office visits due to her dementia and inability to comprehend everything that was going on and he was always considerate and kind in dealing with her.
6/23/2023
He has been my doctor for years.
6/16/2023
Outstanding doctor. He will always help you do the right thing for your health. Very smart.
7/1/2023
I don't want a COVID shot!
6/3/2023
She's very caring and considerate about your health and care.
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