Martin L. Bell, M.D., J.D., F.A.C.S. has over 23 years experience in all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery. He has served as an expert medical witness in General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Hair Restoration Surgery and Burns.

He also served as assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the Tulane University School of Medicine.

Medical Licensure

• Arizona, 1996

• Louisiana, 1973

• California, 1971
   

Medical Experience

• 23 years private practice for all aspects of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

• Director of Plastic Surgery Division of Handicapped Children’s Service for the State of Louisiana, 1975-1997

• Director, Plastic Surgery Center of Baton Rouge, 1985-1997

• Two missions to El Salvador for Plastic Surgery on behalf of Partners of the Americas, 1976, 1977

• Director, American International Plastic Surgery Clinic, Curacao, Netherlands, Antilles, 1980-84

• Visiting Professor of Plastic Surgery, Surgical Hair Restoration, Baylor University College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, 1986

• Louisiana Health Advisory Services PSRO board member, 1979-1983

• Chief of Plastic Surgery, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, 1978-79, 1983-84

• Baton Rouge General Medical Center, 1976-77, 1986-87

• Graduate training in Hyperbanic Medicine, Nix Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, March 2001

• Currently practicing in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona, February 1997-present

Education

• Boston University (B.A. in Medical Sciences, cum laude, 1967)

• Boston University School of Medicine (M.D., cum laude, 1967)

• Loyola University Law School, New Orleans (J.D., 1990)

Post Graduate Training

• Boston University Hospital (Intern in Surgery, 1967-68)

• Boston University Hospital (Residency in General Surgery, 1969-73)

• National Institute of Health Trainee (Academic Surgery, 1968-73)

• Tulane University (Residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1973-75)

Awards

• Alpha Omega Alpha (National Medical Honor Society, 1966)

• Boston University School of Medicine (Alumni Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement, 1966)

• Boston University School of Medicine (Mosby Scholarship Book Award for Scholastic Excellence: 1967)

Hospital Staff Appointments

• Scottsdale Healthcare Hospitals (Osborn & Shea campuses, Scottsdale, AZ, 1997 - date)

Academic Appointments

• Tulane University School of Medicine (Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery (Plastic), current)

Associations & Societies

• Alpha Omega Alpha (National Medical Society)

• Arizona Society of Plastic Surgeons

• Arizona Medical Association

• American College of Surgeons

• American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons