Hi Linda, I live in Oakdale, CT and we are so lucky to have Dr. Bell for our doctor. I have not heard or read anything negative about him, only good things. When I met him at the group session recently, he certainly is very thorough and also very personable. He seems to really care about his patients. I have 3 months until my surgery, August 27th 03, and I started last October 02 in this process. I does seem like a long time, but the time is going by pretty fast now. Good luck and hang in there. Nancy Jackson