Derek Bell MD

Dr. Derek Edward Bell, MD, received his Bachelor of Science degree with honors from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York. He then went on to earn his medical degree from Upstate Medical University at Syracuse in Syracuse, New York. Before joining URMC, Dr. Bell completed his general surgery residency at the State University of Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. Most recently, he was a plastic and reconstructive surgery fellow with the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Bell has been involved in several plastic and reconstructive research studies focusing on surgical treatment for cleft palate; advances in ganglion cyst excision using the methylene blue injection technique and endoscopic abdominal diastasis plication, among others.

He has also volunteered with Physicians for Peace-Smile Train to assist in the surgical correction of cleft lips, palates, and noses in underserved areas of the Dominican Republic, as well as with SC Hope, where he provided free healthcare to homeless patients. In addition to being the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Arthur P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, Dr. Bell was a presidential scholar, a national recognition. He is an associate member of The American College of Surgeons.