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Kimbra A. Bell, MD

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Internal Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Adult Medicine
Cancer Screening
Chronic Disease Management
Comprehensive Primary Care
Depression
Diabetes
Heart Disease Prevention
Hypertension

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Meharry Medical College School of Medicine - 1996
Residency:: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - 1999

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Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9

4.9

1460 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

She is knowledgeable and caring.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Dr. Bell is a great doctor. Her concern for me is unparalleled. Always thoughtful and supportive.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Very attentive

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February 22, 2026

5.0

She is very attentive

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Thorough, responsive care.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

I've been cared by Dr Bell since 2010.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Dr Bell seems concerned about her patients health.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Dr. Bell is such a kind and caring physician. She is concerned about your total health and she does whatever she can to keep you on the road to good health by giving valuable information and a plan of care tailored to your personal needs.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Dr. Bell is knowledgeable, and caring. She has responded to my concerns immediately. And I trust her diagnosis'.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Excellent provider, thorough and professional.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Very professional physician

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Prompt and thorough!

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February 07, 2026

5.0

She is very personable and always takes the time to hear my concerns.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Dr. Bell is an exceptional primary care doctor.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Excellent care!

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Dr. Bell is always efficient, pleasant & thourough.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Professional and caring

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Great physicians but very in demand.

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February 01, 2026

5.0

Dr Bell is very patient with me, as I always have a lot of questions. She is a very good listener and very thorough. I never feel rushed, which is good since I only see her once per year.

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January 31, 2026

5.0

Dr. Bell is thorough and has a great bedside manner. She has a real interest in your care.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Understanding, compassionate, thorough.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Listens and responds to my concerns

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Professional Knowledgeable Understands Black culture as it relates to health/my health

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional, courteous and communicative.

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January 25, 2026

5.0

Her medical experience has helped me to keep moving forward. She has a excellent listening ear and responds with medical expertise. I have referred my sister to her also years ago and she is also on a healthy medical journey

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Great doctor

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January 19, 2026

5.0

My mother had been a patient of Dr Bell for 10 years. Always patient and takes the time to explain the treatment and answers all questions.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Great doctor very knowledgeable of all my health needs.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

She is well educated and trained in the general field of medicine and approaches medical care with confidence, patient care, and understanding of my aging body. Dr. Bell encourages healthy choices for me to follow in order to maintain and improve my health outcomes.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Dr Bell was thorough, attentive, personable and sharp. Felt well cared for.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

She is an outstanding physician

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January 09, 2026

5.0

Very thorough and explains everything in layman's terms.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Good service very well informed and reliable service

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January 08, 2026

5.0

I've been a patient of hers for nearly 20 years and during that time she has help to bring my blood pressure and diabetes under control and I trust the advice and recommendations that she gives me.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Dr. Kimbra Bell is knowledgeable and she cares about each of her patients. Dr. Bell has been my doctor for about 10 yrs. I have the utmost confidence in her as my primary care doctor. I appreciate having her as my doctor; and the healthcare she administers for me. I love her as my doctor. Dr. Bell, is great!

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January 08, 2026

5.0

She's a very concerned doctor who cares about her patients. Explains and looks at you when she talking with you and you talking with her. Very personable and professional.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Dr Bell, is patient, explains everything to you, listen and answer your questions. She's prompt and caring.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Just great all around doctor

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December 19, 2025

5.0

She has been the best for years. I wouldn't want another Doctor. She is the best.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

She the best. She take time with me and answers my questions and concerns to put me at ease with treatment or medication.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

She is able to diagnose any problem I have and then she is able to fix the problem,

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December 16, 2025

5.0

My visit with Dr Bell was through and informative.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

She is one of the best Doctors. I love how she listens to you, she is very thorough, she explains things CLEARLY and is very professional

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Great doctor in explaining your problem to her.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

High quality

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November 26, 2025

5.0

Very good Doctor

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November 25, 2025

5.0

All of the above mentioned. All of that is a mirror reflection of her, which is why I believe that she was chosen to oversee and lead the new facility at the 48th and Cottage Grove location.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

She provides me with excellent care. I am an internal medicine physician and she asks the right questions.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

MD Bell is very caring, professional, actively listens and engages the patient in their care.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bell, is very professional, caring, she listens to your concerns.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

She's an exceptional doctor as well as person.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Caring, professional, perfect

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bell exemplifies the high standard of excellence NM primary care provides.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

She has excellent rapport with her patients. She cares.

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November 10, 2025

4.0

She listens to my opinion and take it into consideration. Very patient and understanding.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

My # 1 Primary here at Northwestern

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November 05, 2025

5.0

I have been with Dr Bell for over 10 years and she has a deep concern for her patients care. Always ensuring that I see other clinicians in different areas of specialty to care for my health issues

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November 04, 2025

5.0

She made a great move! All about the Community! Thanks!

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bell is an outstanding physician who really cares about her patients. As well, as the director of the new center, she did an outstanding job.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bell is professional, caring and takes time to answer all my questions and concerns. She is thorough, doesn't rush; she listens to my questions and answers me precisely. I like her professionalism.

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Bell is very detailed and concerned. Dr Bell is very knowledgeable and professional. I am very appreciative to have her as my primary care physician.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

love Dr. Bell. She listens and really hears my concerns.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

Takes time with her patients

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October 16, 2025

5.0

She listens!

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Excellent bedside manner.

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bell has been my primary care physician for more than 20 years. I am so pleased with her I recommended friends to her over the years and they are as pleased with her as I am.

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October 15, 2025

5.0

She is an excellent practitioner and answered all my questions,

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Competent and thorough service.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

She has the perfect disposition. I feel extremely confident with her medical advice and patient care.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

She is professional and listens intently.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

I love her bedside manner and she takes a genuine interest in her patients. She has been my primary physician for over ten years.

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October 11, 2025

5.0

She has been doctor for 20+ years. She is amazing and the best there is

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bell is the epitome of physician. She's consistent, precise and she takes the time to listen before she gives advice there is no value on our health . This is the reason why we choose to find a healthcare provider / physician who takes the time to provide patients with options, giving the patient good and the bad of every medication. Providing the patient. with the side effects, as well as the good effects..

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October 03, 2025

5.0

I've been going to Dr. Bell for years and I love how thorough she is. She focuses on your mental and physical health. She reviews previous visits and health concerns. Asks questions and takes the time to find out what I am doing right and what I'm not doing. She's an excellent doctor.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Professional, personal, and very knowledgeable as a doctor.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Her demeanor and poise.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Bell Provided medical treatment to the patient

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September 23, 2025

5.0

As I mentioned before Dr, Bell is Awesome and I've recommended her to all the female's in my circle.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

She's the best!

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September 19, 2025

5.0

She's the best

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September 18, 2025

5.0

Professional and informative

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Doctor Bell a good doctor

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Professional and caring

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September 09, 2025

5.0

She's knowledgeable and care. We need doctors who actually care about patients health and not just prescribe medication or not listen to what's going on with their body

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September 08, 2025

5.0

MD Bell provides stellar care, delves into your medical problem, listens intensely to comes up with proactive resolve, provides quality bed side mannerisms. Also, she engages the patient and does not dismiss your concerns.

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Outstanding Primary Care Physician.

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September 07, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor, very attentive, and caring.

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September 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bell is very knowledgeable and professional. My numbers have improved significantly as a result of her care and advice.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

She is personable without being nosy. She knows and understands how I operate and how I take care of my body and she gives me great advice based on my health situation.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

She always taken the time to answer my questions. And helps with results for my probe.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bell is an amazing physician!!! She's stern, but really is compassionate about your care as her patient.

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August 13, 2025

5.0

She's a good doctor she pays attention, listens, and give realistic feedback

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Dr Bell is not offended when I ask questions and she is very personable.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Knowledge, efficiency

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bell provide explains her recommendations. Listens to the patient

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bell is second to none. She is one of the most proficient doctor I have interacted with.

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August 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bell, is very knowledgeable and interested in my over all health.

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August 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kimbra Bell cares about her patients. She's very concerned about my health.

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August 06, 2025

5.0

Has been my primary doctor for 10 years. She listens and answers my questions . Dr.Bell provides me with the best medical care and referrals to keep me in the best possible health as I age.

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August 03, 2025

5.0

My doctor is knowledgeable and personable.

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Disclosures

Kimbra A. Bell, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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