Sanford Clinic Women's Health
Maria C. Bell , MD, MPH"Through my on-going passion for learning, I have become one of the international leaders in the field of robotic surgery. That passion is shown by providing my patients with the highest quality of comprehensive cancer care."
EDUCATION:
Augustana College
University of South Dakota School of Medicine
Johns Hopkins University, Masters in Public Health
RESIDENCY:
Obstetrics and Gynecology; University of Chicago Hospital
FELLOWSHIP:
Gynecologic Oncology; University of Alabama; Birmingham
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS/ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology
- Professor at the Sanford School of Medicine, USD
- International College of Surgeons
- Society of Gynecologic Oncology
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Clinical Oncologists
- Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics
- Association of Women Surgeons
- Medicine for Humanity
- SD Women's Cancer Network
- International Healthcare Development Foundation
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
Further education, research, and community service
Clinical and basic research
Clinical trials for cancer patients
Health disparities
Dr. Bell is an internationally recognized leader in robotic gynecologic surgery. She has developed new surgical techniques for cancer patients and teaches physicians around the world about robotic surgery.
PERSONAL:
Dr. Bell was born in Aberdeen, SD. She is a sports enthusiast. Dr. Bell has a black belt in Taekwon Do and has competed in mini triathalons. She was also inducted into the Augustana Athletic Hall of Fame for her tennis accomplishments while attending school. Dr. Bell has been practicing at Sanford since 2000.
PRESENTATIONS:
Dr. Bell was invited to present her findings on endometrial cancer research at the International Gynecologic Cancer Society in Bangkok, Thailand in October, 2008. Click on the link below to learn more.
Endometrial Cancer Research
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