Born, bred and schooled in Geelong, Dr Bell is a GP with almost 30 years of general practice experience. He graduated with Honours from Monash University in 1990 and undertook his residency at Geelong Hospital (now University Hospital, Geelong).
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While there, he worked across a range of fields including, general medicine and surgery, cancer medicine, paediatrics and undertook a Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. After completing his training in general practice, he worked for 27 years as a principal GP at the Bannockburn Surgery.
He enjoys the broad sweep of general practice, especially general adult medicine and sports medicine. Additionally, he undertakes a range of minor surgical procedures.
He has 3 adults sons, two of whom are heading towards a career in medicine. A lifelong and passionate runner, although slowing down, you may see him pounding the paths around Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads. He is also a keen cook and baker with a rye sourdough starter that is now nearing 12 years of age.