James E Bell, MD

Ophthalmology

3200 E Racine St

Janesville, WI 53546 Directions

608-371-8000

www.getcare.ssmhealth.com

4.8 out of 5

313 verified ratings

313 Ratings, 111 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.
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

Nov 18, 2025
The whole appointment with everyone involved was very efficient.

Nov 14, 2025
Feel very comfortable with him and seems like he genuinely cares about my healtj

Nov 11, 2025
Very caring!! Had to have shot in my eye. Dr. Bell made it easy and painless. I was afraid and he calmed me.

Nov 11, 2025
I would not hesitate to seek him out again.

Nov 6, 2025
Very patient and considerate of his care to me. I am forever grateful for all he has done for me.

Nov 6, 2025
Very professional and helpful

Nov 4, 2025
As I've said before - Dr. Bell was fine. It was very short - once I got in there!

Nov 4, 2025
Dr Bell was very knowledgeable and courteous . Explained things welled,

Oct 29, 2025
I feel very fortunate that he could come to the Janesville clinic for my follow-up appointment.He seems to be a very busy Doctor (and very thorough!)

Oct 28, 2025
I see a lot of doctors for many issues and Dr Bell is one of the best I’ve ever encountered

Oct 28, 2025
He explained everything in a way I could understand and I appreciated that

Oct 27, 2025
First time visiting new building. Very Upset that Davis, Duhr Dean name Was not on outside of building to honor the history of this s clinic. Seems we frequently throw out our history! You would Not have the patience you Have if not wasn’t for this History!

Oct 24, 2025
He is a top notch Doctor!

Oct 24, 2025
Dr. Bell is a great doctor and gives excellent care and is very kind and caring.

Oct 6, 2025
Made me feel comfortable

Oct 4, 2025
He is always very thorough and very kind. I highly recommend him to my friends.

Oct 3, 2025
Dr. Bell is the best retinal specialist I have ever had, would recommend him to anyone without question.

Oct 3, 2025
Liked him.