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Dr. Charles Douglas Bell MD

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

4/5(40)
3525 INDEPENDENCE DR BIRMINGHAM AL, 35209
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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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

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Dr. Charles Douglas Bell MD's Practice location

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880 Montclair Rd Suite 470 -
Birmingham, AL 35213
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New patients: 205-591-2758
Fax: 205-592-0318

3525 INDEPENDENCE DR -
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
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Dr. Charles Douglas Bell MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 40 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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CALLAHAN EYE HOSPITALl

1720 UNIVERSITY BLVD BIRMINGHAM AL 35233

Head southwest on Montclair Road 1.7 mi
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UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITALl

619 SOUTH 19TH STREET BIRMINGHAM AL 35233

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Continue straight onto 26th Street South 1704 ft
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Continue straight onto 24th Street South 936 ft
Turn left onto University Boulevard (SR 149) 1925 ft
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ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAMl

810 ST VINCENT'S DRIVE BIRMINGHAM AL 35205

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Make a sharp right onto 10th Avenue South 1557 ft
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CALLAHAN EYE HOSPITALl

1720 UNIVERSITY BLVD BIRMINGHAM AL 35233

Head west on Shadow Lawn Drive 654 ft
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ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAMl

810 ST VINCENT'S DRIVE BIRMINGHAM AL 35205

Head west on Shadow Lawn Drive 654 ft
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BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTERl

2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE BIRMINGHAM AL 35209

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