Dr. Charles Douglas Bell MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
880 Montclair Rd Suite 470 Birmingham AL, 35213About
Dr. Charles Bell is a rheumatologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Bell specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Bell treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
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