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Derek Bell, M.D.
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Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14642
Surgery Center at Sawgrass
160 Sawgrass Drive, Suite 120
Rochester, NY 14620
About Me
Certified Specialties
Plastic Surgery - American Board of Plastic Surgery
Faculty Appointments
Professor - Department of Surgery, Plastic Surgery (SMD)
Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD) - Joint
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Plastic Surgery, UVA Health Medical Center. 2007 - 2009
Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), State University Of New York University Of Buffalo-Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences (USA). 2003 - 2007
Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), State University Of New York University Of Buffalo-Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences (USA). 2002 - 2003
Education
MD | Suny Health Science Center At Syracuse. 2002
Awards
Best in Category Award: The Salt and Ice Challenge: A Case Series and Internet Phenomenon. 2015
Best in Category Award: Frostbite in the Urban Setting, Etiologies and Outcomes. 2015
Joseph E. Losee, M.D. Excellence in Teaching Award. 2014
Publications
Journal Articles
Skibba KEH, Cleveland CN, Bell DE
Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association.. 2021 February 342 (1):71-73. Epub 1900 01 01.
Chacon MA, Haas J, Hansen TC, Mushin OP, Bell DE
Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association.. 2020 July 341 (4):849-852. Epub 1900 01 01.
Patel AU, Haas JA, Esquenazi MD, Bell DE
Annals of burns and fire disasters.. 2019 June 3032 (2):130-134. Epub 1900 01 01.
Books
Hernia Surgery (2012)
Chapter: Components Separation
Ratings & Comments
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Ratings
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
Patient Comments
Dr was fantastic
Oct 09, 2024
Didn't seem interested
Sep 03, 2024
Dr Bell and his staff got me an appt on Monday as soon as I got back from vacation. Saw me that day and he informed me I would need surgery on my graft site on Wednesday due to the severity of the injury and possibility of infection. Everyone treated me well and explained surgery to be done.
Sep 01, 2024
Dr. Bell, the ER and everyone on 8H were amazing
Aug 08, 2024
Overall an enlightening experience!
Jul 08, 2024
I've chosen to believe that he is an exceptional provider, which has also been shared with me by a few + medical personnel at Strong. He has seemed to always be in a hurry, has walked away from me 3 times while I was in the middle of a question or concern, seems very focused on his role but doesn't appear interested or welcoming of my input. I've heard other surgeons ask if there are any questions or concerns. He does not seem to be interested and pops in quickly, leaves rather abruptly and I do not appreciate that demeanor from anyone, let alone my very first surgeon. [...]
Jul 01, 2024
The provider seemed in a hurry but he was attentive and compassionate.
Jun 15, 2024
Dr. Bell's skills as a plastic surgeon are great. He knows what he is doing. His weakness comes from poor interpersonal communication skills. His time in the exam room was minimal. He relies heavily on the NP and RN for the more personal communication.
May 08, 2024
I have never experienced a provider with an extreme lack of bedside manner as Derek Bell. I have personally worked with many medical care providers and his [...] attitude and comments have no place in a professional setting. He is a poor representation of what UR medicine stands for. It was not "medicine of the highest order".
Apr 25, 2024
Phenomenal. Total focused on what the issue was and what my concerns and needs were
Apr 24, 2024