Dr. Teresa D Bell MD
Surgeon
315 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ms: 315-J1-Trm Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. Teresa Bell is a general surgeon practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Bell specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Bell provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1988
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1993
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1988
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- Surgical Critical Care
Provider Details
Treatments
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Cellulitis
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