James E Bell, MD
Ophthalmology
3200 E Racine St
Janesville, WI 53546 Directions
4.8 out of 5
319 verified ratings
319 Ratings, 118 Comments
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Mar 18, 2026
Dr Bell is great , just need to clean up some of the wait time. It’s hard to sit for 2 hours to see him 10 mins.
Mar 18, 2026
He's pleasant to talk to and efficient and caring.
Mar 17, 2026
He is concerned about my eyes
Mar 17, 2026
He was very kind and compassionate and didn't make me feel bad when I was anxious
Mar 13, 2026
He has always been pretty good when asking questions and disclosing information needed about my eye problem.
Mar 12, 2026
Very pleasant personality and knowledgeable in his field.
Mar 10, 2026
Dr. Bell is extremely knowledgeable and does an outstanding job of explaining everything to me. He takes time to answer my questions and concerns and to reassure me about various treatments for my eyes.
Mar 7, 2026
Gives you sense. Confidence
Mar 4, 2026
An amazing surgeon. He’s also very humble and is very trustworthy.
Mar 4, 2026
Dr. Bell provided the care that I needed with a very relaxed, compassionate, professional demeanor. I hope that I will be able to schedule with him if I ever need eye care again.
Mar 3, 2026
thanks !
Mar 3, 2026
Excellent Dr
Feb 27, 2026
I have respect for and confidence in him!
Feb 21, 2026
Dr Bell did his job I’m complaining about the bill
Feb 16, 2026
He pays attention to the little things explains everything, shares the photos of the nerve and blood vessels with explanation of what the effects are. He takes the time to listen to what is going on. Make sure you are comfortable with treatment plan
Feb 14, 2026
He’s very knowledgeable about retina issues!
Feb 11, 2026
He is an excellent physician. I am happy that he is my eye doctor.
Feb 10, 2026
Every visit seems to take more time, wait time, than should be expected for my type of visit.
Feb 6, 2026
Dr..Bell is an excellent provider. The staff however were impersonal
Feb 2, 2026
He is always very nice to me and gives me the shot in my eye He tells me about the status of my eye and we discuss.
Jan 29, 2026
Very thorough about why I was there. Made sure that he was making the injection into the correct eye.
Jan 27, 2026
Dr. Bell had a very calm demeanor that helped put me at ease. I was nervous about the whole situation with my eye, but he explained everything well and helped me feel comfortable with all that was happening.
Jan 23, 2026
Dr. Bell is a caring and dedicated physician.
Jan 23, 2026
Excellent
Jan 20, 2026
I have already recommended Dr. Bell to friend’s and family. Dr. Bell is excellent! Helped me get through shots in my eyes with care and understanding!
Jan 20, 2026
He's professional and kind.
Jan 16, 2026
I was there for two hours. I don’t mind waiting as I want every patient to have the time they need. But it would help to let patients know they are behind. Or
reduce the number of people scheduled.
Jan 16, 2026
Caring and thorough
Jan 16, 2026
Also saw Dr. Wolf. Both are excellent.
Jan 15, 2026
Good care
Jan 15, 2026
Dr Bell has always given me excellent care and has SAVED my vision!!
Jan 13, 2026
Dr. Bell is great. No complaints
Jan 9, 2026
Very courteous, competent and respectful
Jan 7, 2026
Caring and helpful in answering my questions and concerns.
Dec 30, 2025
Appointments are never on schedule.
Dec 16, 2025
Dr Bell cares on how he works with me.
Dec 14, 2025
Very qualified staff. Made me feel at ease right away. kept to the schedule
Dec 12, 2025
Besides being an amazing surgeon, he is down to earth and humble. He’s also very kind and explains everything at a level I can understand. He’s also very is really the best!
Dec 12, 2025
Very professional caring and including me in decisions and making choices regarding plan of care.
Dec 9, 2025
Dr Bell is great considering I'm 96 he takes his time with me. Answers my questions
Dec 4, 2025
Dean, Janesville has an outstanding staff would highly recommend them.
Dec 3, 2025
Service was great excellent Dr.
Dec 3, 2025
Over all very good
Dec 2, 2025
I enjoyed him very much, and I think he explained things on a level that the normal person can understand.
Dec 1, 2025
I appreciate him very much
Nov 28, 2025
kind doctor
Nov 25, 2025
Excellent doctor
Nov 21, 2025
The only drawback was the appointment was ridiculously long. I saw the doctor for approximately 1 minute, but was there for close to an hour and a half.
Nov 21, 2025
Dr. Bell handled everything very well, explained the issue with my eye and the procedure to repair it in a way that I understood and could make an intelligent decision.
Nov 20, 2025
professional, friendly and thorough