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Dr. Joseph Sumner Bell M.D., Gastroenterologist
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Dr. Joseph Sumner Bell M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

5/5(8)
1101 First Colonial Rd Suite 300 Virginia Beach VA, 23454
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5/5

About

Dr. Joseph Bell is a gastroenterologist practicing in Virginia Beach, VA. Dr. Bell specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Bell performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 1976

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1976

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Anemia
  • Acid Reflux
  • Constipation
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Diarrhea
  • Colon Polyps
  • Indigestion
  • Pain

Dr. Joseph Sumner Bell M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1101 First Colonial Rd Suite 300

1101 First Colonial Rd Suite 300 -
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
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New patients: 757-481-4817
Fax: 757-481-7138

Dr. Joseph Sumner Bell M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Bell


5.0

Based on 8 reviews

Dr. Joseph Sumner Bell M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist 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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SENTARA VIRGINIA BEACH GENERAL HOSPITALl

1060 FIRST COLONIAL ROAD VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23454

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