Dr. James Bell, MD
Dr. James Bell, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Palm Springs, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bell has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities Eisenhower Medical Center and Desert Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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151 S Sunrise Way Ste 100 Palm Springs, CA 92262Make an Appointment
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Bell to family and friends is 3.862069 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
"What I like most about this profession is helping people recover from tramatic situations or get back to their favorite sport"biography
James A. Bell, M.D., Ph.D. is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic trauma, sports medicine and joint replacement. He is also certified in Sports Medicine. He joined Desert Orthopedic Center in 1996.A native...read more
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University Of Michigan Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1988University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor
Internship Hospital, 1986University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1985Pennsylvania State University
1981University Of Rochester
Undergraduate School, 1974
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- Recipient of 38
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
75%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family10% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsJoint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
70%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
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