John R. Bell, MD

4.92 out of 5

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About

John Roger Bell, MD is an assistant professor of urology at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He is a native of New Orleans. He completed his undergraduate and medical school training at Tulane University. He then completed his residency in urology at the combined program of Louisiana State University and Ochsner Clinic Foundation in 2015. He subsequently completed a fellowship in endourology at the University of Wisconsin in 2017. He joined the Department of Urology at the University of Kentucky in 2017, where he focuses on the medical and surgical management of complex urinary stone disease, as well as advanced techniques in laparoscopic and robotic urologic surgery.

Faculty Rank

  • Assistant Professor of Urology
  • Research and Publications

    Educational Videos

    1. Johnson BA, Bell JR, Dalvie P, McDermott JC, Nakada SY. Expanding Endourologic Urolithiasis Techniques to Biliary Stones: Percutaneous Transhepatic Lithotripsy. Journal of Endourology, Part B: Videourology 2017

    Peer-Reviewed Publications

    1. Bell JR, Laborde E: Update on the Sexual Impact of Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Curr Urol Rep. 2012; 13: 433-440
    2. Bell JR, Warrier R, Ortenberg J. Juvenile Granulosa Cell Tumor in a Newborn with an Undescended Testicle. Diag in Ped Urol April 2013;34(3):4
    3. Bell JR, Laborde E: Medical Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A Critical Review Focusing on Men’s Sexual Health. AUA Update Series. 2014:Volume 33, lesson 27.
    4. Bell JR, Nakada SY. Medical Expulsive Therapy is Useful for Urinary Calculi: Sometimes (Opposing Views). J Urol 2016; 195: 555-556
    5. Bell JR, McKenna PH, Nakada SY. Diagnosis and management of angiomyolipoma. AUA Update Series 2016; Vol. 35, Lesson 23, 237-45.
    6. Bell JR, Penniston KL, Best SL, Nakada SY. A Contemporary Survey of Patient Preferences Regarding Medical Expulsive Therapy. Can J Urol 2017 Jun;24(3):8827-8831
    7. Bell JR, Penniston KL, Nakada SY. In Vitro Comparison of Holmium Lasers: Evidence for Shorter Fragmentation Time and Decreased Retropulsion Using a Modern Variable Pulse Laser. Urology. 2017 Jun 21. pii: S0090-4295(17)30638-6. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2017.06.018. [Epub ahead of print]
    8. Johnson BA, Bell JR, Dalvie P, McDermott J, Nakada SY. Expanding Endourologic Urolithiasis Techniques to Biliary Stones: Percutaneous Transhepatic Lithotripsy. June 2017. https://doi.org/10.1089/vid.2017.0026 [Epub ahead of print]
    9. Bell JR, Penniston KL, Nakada SY. In Vitro Comparison of Stone Fragmentation When Using Various Settings with Modern Variable Pulse Holmium Lasers. J Endo. July 2017 https://doi.org/10.1089/end.2017.0351 [Epub ahead of print]
    10. Bell JR, Penniston KL, Best SL, Nakada SY. Prospective Evaluation of Flexible Ureteroscopes with a Novel Evaluation Tool. Canadian Journal of Urology 2017 (In Press)

    Book Chapters

    1. Bell JR, Nakada SY. Intrathoracic Complications of Percutaneous Renal Surgery - Ch 35. Smith’s Textbook of Endourology, 4th edition Ch 35. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd – accepted for publication
    2. Bell JR, Nakada SY – The History of Hand-Assisted Laparoscopy - Ch 19. The History Of Technologic Advancements In Urology. Springer International Publishing - accepted for publication 

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Training & Education

Degree

Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans

Residency

Urology, Oschner Foundation Hospital and Louisiana State University, New Orleans

Fellowship

Endourology, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Ratings & Reviews

4.92 out of 5
21 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    I think Dr. Bell is the greatest. He saved my life pretty much because I had kidney stones in my right uter tube and 2 huge bladder stones. Dr. Bell took really good care of me and still does.

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    Dr Bell is an outstanding Physician who has my best interest at heart.

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    Dr. Bell is kind, compassionate and concerned. His responsiveness over a weekend emergency was absolutely the best experience.

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    Well pleased.
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      *Dr. J.R. Bell is the best urologist I've seen in that practice.
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      Dr. Bell listened carefully to my concerns. Provided careful and clear responses.
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      Very good
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      Felt somewhat like my concerns were trivial even though the Cardiologist recommended the visit.
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      Good
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      Great experience
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      He was a very good doctor
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      Dr. Bell did an excellent job listening to my issues/concerns, clearly outlining my options and working collaboratively to determine the best path forward.
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      Dr Bell took time to explain and present options.
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      You can't beat Doctor Bell. Skilled and personable. Always helpful and a good advisor.
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      Dr.Bell was very professional and nice. So was the nurse that got me ready for my procedure. Even the intern was nice and professional..
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      Dr. Bell is great doctor and care's about his patient's
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      Dr. Bell has an excellent manner with patients & shows a lot of empathy for your concerns. Very easy to talk with.
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      Dr.Bell helped me understand my health issues. He explained the disease and risks and procedures options and helped me make a decision.He's the best urologist I've had in the last 10 years .
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      *Dr. John Bell was excellent.
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      Awesome