Dr. Todd Bell

Todd Bell, MD

Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic Surgery

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic Surgery Specialist

Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2026

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.

Dr. Bell’s areas of clinical expertise include:

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr. Bell is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Education & Training

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.

Locations

  • Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics – McCallie Office
  • Parkridge Medical Center
  • Parkridge East Hospital

Hospital Privileges

Dr. Bell is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center and Parkridge East Hospital.

Phone

(423) 624-2696

Accepting New Patients?

Yes

NPI Number:

1952309304

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.

Downloadable Forms

New patient paperwork is completed on our Patient Portal. Please contact our office for instructions and a pin number.