Kimbra A. Bell, MD

Kimbra A. Bell, MD

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Education

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

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

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4.9
4.9 

1347 Ratings

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April 29, 2025

5.0

Great customer care.

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April 29, 2025

5.0

Professional, listens & personable.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Professional and compassionate.

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April 24, 2025

5.0

Because of the physician, Dr Kimbra Bell from the time that l have been there she has been nothing but phenomenal in our healthcare. She checks back with you. She's compassionate and because of your age she doesn't push you off with most physician will say when you get old, this is what happens. She provided you with options. Let you know that there's hope and remedies that you can do. If it's not realistic, she will let you know.

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April 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bell, allowed me to go through my list of questions; I felt I received a very good understanding of our combined treatment plan.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

She very knowledgeable about your health situation

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April 16, 2025

5.0

She listens, advises and cares holistically

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April 15, 2025

5.0

She is very professional, yet friendly. Her medical advice was reassuring and easy to comprehend. She listened and answered the many questions that I asked. Dr. Bell stayed on task but I didn't feel rushed. Pleasant experience.

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April 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bell is awesome and she will sit and answer any and every question you ask, she gives great advice, she's the best.

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April 11, 2025

5.0

She is a great a d caring doctor.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

She is considerate, knowledgeable, proactive, and attentive. She answered every question and offered sensible solutions. Truly an asset to northwestern.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

The above bc this survey is only regarding her

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March 26, 2025

5.0

I feel like she is "my doctor". I feel comfortable with her and trust her judgement.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

She is knowledgeable, explains medical issues so I can understand and feel I can trust her with my care.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner. Very throughly

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March 23, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, comfortable to talk with and very efficient

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March 20, 2025

5.0

I've been recommending her all of these years. She's great.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

She is an excellent doctor.professional and courteous.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Doctor Bell makes me feel at ease. She makes sure that I understand what took place during the visit.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Professional and caring

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March 11, 2025

5.0

She a good doctor.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bell is the best doctor I have ever had. Extremely knowledgeable and attentive, she is very kind and thoughtful.

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Bell is Knowledgable caring and pleasant.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

She is personable and has an uplifting attitude. And she is female in a male-dominated system and of my race. I have had mostly Caucasian males providing service to me. Some of us prefer to also have care by females and melanated doctors who are versed in our cultural norms, but do not stereotype us. Also she worked in collaboration with my prior rheumatologist before he retired. He was male and Caucasian, but that did not matter. He was skilled in communicating with and serving anyone in the human family. And he knew my doctor from providing training to physicians at Northwestern.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

Very detail and has a good bed side manner

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March 04, 2025

5.0

It is hard to find an African American, female Primary Care Physician. Dr. Bell is truly a diamond in the rough!

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Dr.Bell is easy to talk to. She listens to your concerns. I never fill rushed.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bell exemplifies the talented, highly skilled doctors at Northwestern. She explains everything and involves you in the medical plan to improve and maintain your health.

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Friendly, extremely knowledgeable, great listener

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bell communicates very well. She clearly explains the tests, expectations and results.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Great Medical provider

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February 25, 2025

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr. Bell for a long time, I can depend on her, medical knowledge.

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February 23, 2025

5.0

She seems to care. Is thorough in explaining ailments and plans. Friendly professional.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

She's the most down to earth doctor I've ever had in more than than 40 years.

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bell is knowledgeable, professional, honest and kind.

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Provide the help that's needed.

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February 06, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bell is definitely focused on the Total Wellness Plan.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

I love her! She's the best!!

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February 03, 2025

5.0

She been my PCP for 20 years.

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January 30, 2025

5.0

Meets my needs

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January 29, 2025

5.0

Professional and personable.

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January 19, 2025

5.0

She is an all around great doctor. I recommended her to two close friends who are also still patients of hers. Dr. Bell is a wonderful doctor.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kimbra Bell is great. I had tons of questions, and I challenged her (politely). She responded from professional and personal perspectives, helping me make a better-informed decision.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

She is very patience with her patients

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Great physician

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January 12, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and caring

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January 10, 2025

5.0

For all of the reasons stated above, I have recommended her to others, including my daughter. I should note that a former colleague recommended her to me.

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January 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Bell is a wonderful physician who takes time to really listen to her patients. She is an empathic advocate and I can't say enough about her care. I am very lucky to have her on my team.

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December 24, 2024

5.0

Pays attention

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December 19, 2024

5.0

I have recommended Dr Bell to several of my friends and family over the years. She always shows concern and compassion during my visits.

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December 12, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring..

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Dr Bell is professional, knowledgeable, and kind to her patients.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

I appreciate it the time that was given to me and the attention that she paid.

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December 04, 2024

5.0

She will work hard to get a proper answer, diagnosis and get you the best treatment possible.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Very professional and concerning

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Seems to genuinely care about my health. Explains in detail why certain health concerns need to be taken care of. Keeps me comfortable.

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November 23, 2024

5.0

Dr Bell is professional and knowledgeable.

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November 21, 2024

5.0

Very good service

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November 17, 2024

5.0

She's the best

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November 14, 2024

5.0

Patients don't find many doctors like Dr. Bell who will take time with them and who displays a genuine concern. I am blessed to have her for my doctor.

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November 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bell is sincere and explains thoroughly my concerns.

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November 13, 2024

5.0

I can attest to many years of the excellent medical service I have received from her.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

I always have a pleasant visit, all of my concerns are addressed.

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November 04, 2024

5.0

She listened to my concerns and was very attentive. Very professional.

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November 01, 2024

5.0

Thorough, considerate and sincere. Dr. Bell has been my primary physician for 23 years!

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October 29, 2024

5.0

She takes her time during my exams and addresses my concerns.

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bell really cares about your health and she gives tough love in regards to reaching goals of better health!

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October 28, 2024

5.0

I recommend her all the time, but she has no room at this time for new Pt. I've been told but I still recommend her.

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October 27, 2024

5.0

Dr.Kimbra A. Bell is an excellent doctor. She is very caring. She listens to to my concerns.

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October 23, 2024

5.0

She communicates effectively, listens and includes you in the decisions about your health.

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October 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bell is very knowledgeable and comfortable, and takes time to talk.

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October 23, 2024

5.0

Listened to my issues and provided assistance

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October 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bell is simply the best! I recommended two of my friends, Meredith Stevenson and Arlene Blackmon, and they love her as well!

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October 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bell is a very busy, but patient wellness practitioner. She cares about her patients even if they are not in agreement with allopathic medicine. Her disposition is always upbeat. I believe I have been seeing Dr. Bell for 12 years.

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October 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Bell has taken care of me for years. She's a great doctor. I appreciate her specialty in women's health.

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October 11, 2024

5.0

Love Dr. Bell! I have been going to her for years! We have a great doctor/patience relationship! She keeps it real about everything! If anything is wrong, she will let you know!

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October 09, 2024

5.0

very personable and effiecient

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September 30, 2024

5.0

Professional

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September 30, 2024

5.0

She is exemplary as a Doctor!

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September 29, 2024

5.0

Personable care.

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September 24, 2024

5.0

I have been seeing Dr. Bell for at least 10 years. Consistently professional, personable, and thorough in my care which is starting to change as I am middle age. Im happy to have a doctor that doesn't rush through my appointment.

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September 24, 2024

5.0

She's smart, caring, collaborative, responsive, a good listener and information gatherer.

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September 19, 2024

5.0

Years of positive experiences.

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

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