The University of Rochester Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Derek Edward Bell, MD. Dr. Bell received his Bachelor of Science degree with honors from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York. He then went on to earn his medical degree from Upstate Medical University at Syracuse in Syracuse, New York.

Prior to joining URMC, Dr. Bell completed his general surgery residency at the State University of Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. Most recently he was a plastic and reconstructive surgery fellow with The University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Dr. Bell has been involved in several plastic and reconstructive research studies focusing on surgical treatment for cleft palate; advances in ganglion cyst excision using the methylene blue injection technique and endoscopic abdominal diastases plication, among others. He has also volunteered with Physicians for Peace-Smile Train to assist in the surgical correction of cleft lips, palates and noses in underserved areas of the Dominican Republic as well as with SC Hope, where he provided free healthcare to homeless patients.

In addition to being the recipient of numerous awards and honors including the Arthur P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, Dr. Bell was a presidential scholar, a national recognition. He is an associate member of The American College of Surgeons.

Certified Specialties

Plastic Surgery - American Board of Plastic Surgery

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Surgery, Plastic Surgery (SMD)

Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD) - Joint

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Plastic Surgery, University of Virginia Medical Center. 2007 - 2009

Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), State University Of New York University Of Buffalo-Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences (USA). 2003 - 2007

Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), State University Of New York University Of Buffalo-Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences (USA). 2002 - 2003

Education

MD | Suny Health Science Center At Syracuse. 2002

Awards

Best in Category Award: The Salt and Ice Challenge: A Case Series and Internet Phenomenon. 2015

Best in Category Award: Frostbite in the Urban Setting, Etiologies and Outcomes. 2015

Joseph E. Losee, M.D. Excellence in Teaching Award. 2014

"Strong Star" Bronze Star Award. 2014

Collegiate Hall of Fame. 2014

"Case of the Year" Award. 2013

Resident Educator of the Year Teaching Award. 2013

Seymour I. Schwartz, M.D. Faculty Excellence in Training Award. 2013

Kluge Trauma and Emergency Medical Services Award-. 2012

Resident Educator of the Year Teaching Award. 2012

Resident Educator of Year Teaching Award. 2012

Resident Educator of the Year Teaching Award. 2011

Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award. 2007

Committee on Patient Safety. 2007

Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award. 2006

Resident Grievance Committee Resident Representative. 2006 - 2007

Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award. 2005

Pediatric Surgical Resident of the Year Award. 2005

The Western NY Resident Representative for ACS. 2004 - 2009

Presidential Scholar. 1998

Publications

Journal Articles

Airbag Burns: An Unfortunate Consequence of Motor Vehicle Safety.

Skibba KEH, Cleveland CN, Bell DE

Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association.. 2020 July 10 Epub 07/10/2020.

Thin and Ultra-thin Split-Thickness Skin Grafts are Safe and Efficacious in the Burn Population.

Chacon MA, Haas J, Hansen TC, Mushin OP, Bell DE

Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association.. 2019 December 23 Epub 12/23/2019.

Beauty is pain: pediatric burns resulting from hair curling and flat irons.

Patel AU, Haas JA, Esquenazi MD, Bell DE

Annals of burns and fire disasters.. 2019 June 3032 (2):130-134. Epub 1900 01 01.

Self-inflicted burn injuries: Etiologies, risk factors and impact on institutional resources.

Mushin OP, Esquenazi MD, Ayazi S, Craig C, Bell DE

Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries.. 2018 November 19 Epub 11/19/2018.

Epidemiology and Outcomes of Auricular Burn Injuries.

Kraenzlin FS, Mushin OP, Ayazi S, Loree J, Bell DE

Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association.. 2018 April 2039 (3):326-331. Epub 1900 01 01.

A rare case of a superior lumbar hernia secondary to penetrating injury.

Day SJ, Myers PL, Bell DE

Trauma case reports.. 2018 April 14 :5-7. Epub 03/15/2018.

Flexor Hallucis Longus Muscle and Tendon Transfer for the Treatment of Achilles Tendon Wounds.

Anderson MR, Bell DE, Ketz JP

Foot & ankle international.. 2018 February 39 (2):205-209. Epub 11/24/2017.

Use of a home vacuum-assisted closure device in the burn population is both cost-effective and efficacious.

Mushin OP, Bogue JT, Esquenazi MD, Toscano N, Bell DE

Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries.. 2017 May 43 (3):490-494. Epub 02/28/2017.

Jewelry Ring-Associated Electrothermal Burn Injuries: A Nine-Patient Case Series.

Mushin OP, Bogue JT, Pencek ME, Bell DE

Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association.. 2017 38 (5):e814-e817. Epub 1900 01 01.

The Fire Challenge: Dare to Be Burned.

Roussel LO, Bell DE, Toscano NC

Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association.. 2016 37 (4):e395-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

The Evolving Role of Members of the American Board of Plastic Surgery in Burn Surgery.

Koltz PF, Frey JD, Bell DE

Annals of plastic surgery.. 2015 September 75 (3):287-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Employment Satisfaction in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Its Influence on Graduating Residents in an Evolving Health Care Climate.

Koltz PF, Frey JD, Sbitany H, Bell DE, Iannuzzi JC, Song DH, Langstein HN

Plastic and reconstructive surgery.. 2015 July 136 (1):96e-105e. Epub 1900 01 01.

Prevention of hypophosphatemia after burn injury with a protocol for continuous, preemptive repletion.

Kahn SA, Bell DE, Stassen NA, Lentz CW

Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association.. 2015 36 (3):e220-5. Epub 1900 01 01.

An ultrasound-based approach to preoperative confirmation of reverse radial forearm flap perfusion.

Gribelyuk LM, Koltz PF, Waltzman JT, Fink JA, Bell DE

Plastic and reconstructive surgery.. 2014 November 134 (5):855e-856e. Epub 1900 01 01.

Aesthetic satisfaction with split-thickness skin grafts in the burn population is related to compliance with ultraviolet radiation reduction measures.

Koltz PF, Childs SM, Bell DE

Plastic and reconstructive surgery.. 2014 September 134 (3):499e. Epub 1900 01 01.

The complex insurance reimbursement landscape in reduction mammaplasty: how does the American plastic surgeon navigate it?

Frey JD, Koltz PF, Bell DE, Langstein HN

Annals of plastic surgery.. 2014 January 72 (1):23-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Vacuum-assisted closure device as a split-thickness skin graft bolster in the burn population.

Waltzman JT, Bell DE

Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association.. 2014 35 (5):e338-42. Epub 1900 01 01.

Firefighter safety: rampant unsafe practices as documented in mainstream media.

Kahn SA, Woods J, Sipes JC, Toscano N, Bell DE

Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association.. 2014 35 (5):426-30. Epub 1900 01 01.

Outpatient burn data: an untapped resource.

Kahn SA, Bell DE, Hutchins P, Lentz CW

Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries.. 2013 November 39 (7):1351-4. Epub 06/13/2013.

Evolution of abdominal wall reconstruction: development of a unified algorithm with improved outcomes.

Koltz PF, Frey JD, Bell DE, Girotto JA, Christiano JG, Langstein HN

Annals of plastic surgery.. 2013 November 71 (5):554-60. Epub 1900 01 01.

An unsuspected cause of meal-time morbidity: instant noodle scald burns.

Koltz PF, Wasicek P, Mays C, Bell DE

Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association.. 2013 34 (4):e244-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Firefighter burn injuries: predictable patterns influenced by turnout gear.

Kahn SA, Patel JH, Lentz CW, Bell DE

Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association.. 2012 33 (1):152-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Books

Hernia Surgery (2012)

Chapter: Components Separation

Authors: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Publisher: ? 2012

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