John R. Bell, MD

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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

  • Associate 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

4.9 out of 5
36 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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    Always experience a good visit with assistant and drs.

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    Dr. Bell listens and answers my questions and concerns.

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    Dr. Bell is always attentive to my concerns, questions, and well being overall. Very pleasant. I feel confident in his ability to assess and suggest plans for my health.

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    I was very pleased with the care I received from Dr. Bell and I have already recommended him to others who are searching for a urologist.

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    Dr. Bell explains everything very well and really makes me feel like he cares. I really feel good w/Dr. Bell and his professionalism.

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      Super service.

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      Dr. Bell is always courteous and professional. Surgery went very well and he explains everything very well. I have recommended him to all I have spoken with. Will definitely continue to see him. Very pleased. He is very thorough.

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      Dr. Bell takes time to listen to my concerns. I have recommended him to others.

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      Absolutely loved Dr. John Bell.

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      Dr Bell was very thorough in discussing my situation and the options. I felt very comfortable talking with him. Excellent Doctor!

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      Dr. Bell is one of the best! I have referred people to him and they feel likewise.

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      Dr Bell truly cares for his patients. It shows in the way he speaks to me and his concern for the people

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      Dr. Bell is a fine physician. He is always a good listener. He was careful to thoroughly explain different treatment possibilities to me. He never seemed rushed or in a hurry even though I know he is extremely busy. I would highly recommend him to others. He is a good role model for residents.

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      I've recommended three patients to Dr.Bell myself over pass three months.

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      Dr. Bell is great and so are his staff. Only reason I waited in lobby I arrived early.

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      Dr. Bell is so nice and took time to talk to me and explain everything

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      Very good. Explained everything very well

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      Very good and showed results and how they will take care of the problem if any

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      Very good experience from start to finish. all personnel very friendly and professional.

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      Dr. Bell and his PA, Jacqueline Condo, are wonderful! They listen, care, and are professional.

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      As I said, in my first statement This practice goes above and beyond my expectations and giving excellent care to me. I feel I could possibly be dead, had I not switched to this doctor.

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      He was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions.

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      Dr. Bell seems to care and I feel he does the best for me.

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      Every one seemed concerned about me and my health.

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      Would recommend this place to anyone

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      The provider was extremely nice

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      Dr Bell is a very caring and concerned physician. I have always found him to be easy to talk to and he always includes me in decisions regarding my care.

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      Dr. Bell was veey thorough and listen to all concerns, shows compassion

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      Dr Bell has always been the best! Great Doctor!

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      Dr Bell and his resident were both very informative and helpful. They took time to answer all of my concerns.

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      Told me straight up what he thought and asked me what I thought

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      Good

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      Results and care did not match

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      Very good.

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      Dr Bell is one of the best doctors I have ever met.

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      Dr. Bell was very personable and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed my visit with him.