Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Todd D. Bell is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. He provides comprehensive care for patients with sports-related injuries, joint conditions, and other musculoskeletal problems affecting the shoulder, knee, and other areas of the body.
A Chattanooga native and graduate of the Baylor School and the University of Alabama, Dr. Bell returned home to join Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics after completing his fellowship training. He has been instrumental in the practice’s sports medicine program and has treated hundreds of student athletes from area high schools and colleges.
- Sports medicine
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Arthroscopic shoulder surgery
- Shoulder replacement
- Rotator cuff surgery
- Meniscus surgery
- ACL surgery
- Treatment of sports-related injuries
- OrthoBiologics
- General orthopaedics
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. Bell is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery.
Undergraduate Education
University of Alabama
Medical School
University of Alabama-Birmingham
Doctor of Medicine, 1996
While attending medical school, Dr. Bell was honored as the Outstanding Medical Student of the Year at the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
General Surgery Internship
Medical University of South Carolina
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Medical University of South Carolina
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
During his residency, Dr. Bell volunteered his time and surgical expertise in Haiti, providing care to patients in a rural Haitian community.
Fellowship
Sports Medicine and Traumatology
Lake Tahoe Orthopaedic Institute
Following his fellowship, Dr. Bell was recruited to return to his hometown of Chattanooga and join Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics.
- Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics – McCallie Office
- Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics – Hixson Office
Dr. Bell maintains hospital privileges at Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery Center, Parkridge Medical Center and Parkridge East Hospital.
Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Bell
If you are experiencing persistent shoulder or knee pain, a sports-related injury, limited mobility, or an injury affecting your ability to participate in the activities you enjoy, Dr. Bell can evaluate your condition and discuss appropriate treatment options.
Dr.Todd Bell: Sports Medicine (Shoulder & Knee) and Arthroscopic Surgery
Ashley Prosser: Surgery to Repair a Medial Meniscus Tear
Dr. Todd Bell on '3 Plus You' discussing Rotator Cuff Disease - 3/21/23
Downloadable Forms
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