Gordon Bell, M.D.
| Appointed: |
1983 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Center for Spine Health
Orthopaedic Surgery (Independence)
Neurological Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Vice Chair, Orthopaedic Surgery
Section Head, Spine Surgery
Biographical Sketch
Gordon Bell, MD, has been on staff in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic since 1982, and he has been Head of the Section of Spinal Surgery since 1994. He is Vice-Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. Bell’s practice is limited to the practice of spinal surgery, and his interests include degenerative conditions of the cervical (neck) and lumbar (low back) spine, athletic spinal injuries and spinal tumors.
He has been awarded the prestigious Volvo Award for clinical research by the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, and he has been selected as one of the Best Doctors in America. He has held positions of leadership in national (North American Spine Society) and international (International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine) spine organizations and has served on numerous spine committees for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. Bell is also a member of the prestigious American Orthopaedic Association. In addition to numerous publications, Dr. Bell is co-editor of two spine textbooks and serves as Associate Editor for Spine and as Associate Board Member of The Spine Journal.
Professional Highlights
- Volvo Award in Low Back Pain Research from the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine,1984
- Award for Professionalism from the Alumni Association of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa,1997
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
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| Internship: | Cleveland Clinic, Internal Medicine, Cleveland, OH |
| Residency: | Cleveland Clinic, Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH |
| Fellowship: | Pennsylvania Hospital, Spine Fellowship, Philadelphia, PA |
| Other Education: | (Graduate) University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN |
Additional Training
- Masters in Science (M.Sc.) from University of Ottawa,1974
Certifications
Specialty Interests
Spinal surgery.
Awards & Honors
Consistently ranked in Best Doctors in America
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Association
- North American Spine Society
- Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
- International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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