Dr. Patricia Evelyn Bell M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
171f Mcguire Vamc 1201 Broad Rock Rd Richmond VA, 23249About
Dr. Patricia Bell is a nephrologist practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Bell specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Bell most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1980
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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