Bell Sports Medicine
  • Bell Sports Medicine | Orthopedic Surgeon, Pleasanton, CA
  • ABOUT DR. BELL
    • A NOTE FROM DR. BELL
    • WHAT IS ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY?
  • OUR SERVICES
    • SURGERIES WE PERFORM
    • PHYSICAL THERAPY ON SITE
    • ORTHOBIOLOGICS: CELL AND TISSUE THERAPIES
    • CUSTOM BRACING
    • BEST DOCTOR VISIT EVER
  • PATIENT EDUCATION
    • LEARN ABOUT EACH SPORTS INJURY
    • PREOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
    • POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
    • FAQ'S
  • CONTACT US
    • CALL US: 925-600-7020
    • EMAIL US
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ABOUT DR. BELL

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​david m. bell, M.D.
orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine

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​High Quality Orthopaedic Care
Dr. David Bell, M.D., Sports Fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon, leads the Bell Sports Medicine Institute. He is committed to getting patients healthy, healed and fit, and to bring innovation to the highest quality orthopaedic care.​
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​Proven Experience
Dr. Bell has over 18 years of orthopaedic experience in the Bay Area. His reputation for outstanding results and specialized care draws patients from all over Northern California. ​

Team Physician
He has served at the team physician for the San Jose Stealth Lacrosse Team, Cal-State East Bay Pioneers, Ohlone College Renegades, and Valley Christian High School Vikings teams
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Specializing in Sports Medicine

Dr. Bell is in the first group of orthopaedic surgeons to earn a specialty certificate in Sports Medicine from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He trained at Stanford University, Baylor College of Medicine, the University of California at Irvine Medical Center, and completed a Fellowship in Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine at the Fowler-Kennedy Clinic in Ontario, Canada.

curriculum vitae

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​EDUCATION
Undergraduate
Stanford University, Stanford, CA
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, June 1987
Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Doctor of Medicine, May 1991

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Fellowship, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery
Fowler-Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic
University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Dr. Peter Fowler, M.D., Chief, Division of Sports Medicine
August 1996 to August 1997
Residency
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of California at Irvine Medical Center
Dr. Harry B. Skinner, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman
June 1991 to June 1996

LICENSURE
Medical Board of California, Licensed Physician and Surgeon
November 1992
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Board Certification, July 1999
Board Recertification, 2009
Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, November 2007

​PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Christian Medical and Dental Association
California Orthopaedic Association
Arthroscopy Association of North America

Fowler Fellows Association
American Medical Association


​MEDICAL STAFF MEMBERSHIP
Hacienda Surgery Center, Pleasanton, California
2009 to present
Stanford ValleyCare Hospital, Pleasanton, California
September 2009 to present
Precision Outpatient Surgery Center, Fremont, California, July 2009 to present
Washington Township Hospital, Fremont, California
Active Staff, August 1997 to 20014
Ambulatory Staff, 2014 to present
Chief, Orthopaedic Section, July 2002 to July 2004
Medical Director, The Sports Medicine Center, 1999 to 2009

EMPLOYMENT
Bell Sports Medicine Institute
5000 Pleasanton Avenue, Suite 200
Pleasanton, CA 94566
January 2006 to present
Affiliation with Bay Area Surgical Specialists, Inc., September 2015
Fremont Orthopaedic Medical Group, Inc.
Fremont, California
August 1997 to September 2007
Team Physician
Cal–State University East Bay Pioneers
2002 to 2009
Valley Christian Dublin High School Vikings
2008 to present
San Jose Stealth, National Lacrosse League
2008 to 2009
Ohlone Renegades
2004 to 2009

FAMILY LIFE AND INTERESTS
Married and busy with four children
Enjoy running, cycling, sports performance training
Active in church activities, coaching youth sports
Bass Guitarist in Batch–22
​Drummer in The Incision Decision

professional society memberships

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American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certification 1999
​Certificate of Added Qualification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine,  2008
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
California Orthopaedic Association
Christian Medical and Dental Association
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Fowler Fellows Society
American Medical Association
Principal, Strathspey Crown/Alphaeon Lifestyle Healthcare
World Physicians Organization
Concierge Key Health

hospitals and surgery centers

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​Hacienda Surgery Center, Pleasanton
Stanford-ValleyCare Hospital, Pleasanton, Active Staff
Precision Surgery Center, Fremont
Washington Hospital, Fremont, Ambulatory Staff

Affiliations and sponsorships

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​Team Physician
Dr. Bell has served at the team physician for the San Jose Stealth Lacrosse Team, Cal-State East Bay Pioneers, Ohlone College Renegades, and Valley Christian High School Vikings teams. ​





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​Teams, Schools and Programs We Sponsor
Valley Christian High School Vikings, Dublin
Pleasanton National Little League
Pleasanton Foothill LIttle League
Livermore American LIttle League
Stretch Youth Baseball Camp
Tri-Valley Babe Ruth Baseball League
Foothill High School Baseball
Foothill High School Athletic Boosters
Amador Valley High School Athletic Boosters
Ballistic United Soccer Club, Pleasanton
Rage Soccer Club, Pleasanton
International Christian Cycling Club
West Coast Olympics Gymnastics Club
Pleasanton Valley Swim Club
The Sports Medicine Program, Washington Hospital
DoctorsGivingBack.org
2nd Wind Running Club
Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Fun Run
Valley View Elementary Fun Run
Donlon Elementary Fun Run
​Alisal Elementary Fun Run


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  • Bell Sports Medicine | Orthopedic Surgeon, Pleasanton, CA
  • ABOUT DR. BELL
    • A NOTE FROM DR. BELL
    • WHAT IS ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY?
  • OUR SERVICES
    • SURGERIES WE PERFORM
    • PHYSICAL THERAPY ON SITE
    • ORTHOBIOLOGICS: CELL AND TISSUE THERAPIES
    • CUSTOM BRACING
    • BEST DOCTOR VISIT EVER
  • PATIENT EDUCATION
    • LEARN ABOUT EACH SPORTS INJURY
    • PREOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
    • POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
    • FAQ'S
  • CONTACT US
    • CALL US: 925-600-7020
    • EMAIL US
  • NEW OFFICE LOCATION