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Timothy Bella, MD

Timothy Bella, MD

Family Medicine, Primary Care

BRG Select Provider

Baton Rouge General Physicians

Locations

Baton Rouge General Physicians - Bella Family Medical

8333 Goodwood Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

View hours
Monday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Friday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Baton Rouge General Physicians - Bella Family Medical

About Me

Dr. Timothy Bella earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, and completed his residency in Family Medicine at Earl K. Long Memorial Hospital in Baton Rouge. A Louisiana native, Dr. Bella has practiced Family Medicine in the Baton Rouge community for more than 27 years. He is a member of several professional organizations including the American Academy of Family Physicians, Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians and the Louisiana State Medical Society. Dr. Bella is Board Certified in Family Medicine.

Education

Medical School:
Louisiana State University

Internship:
Earl K. Long Medical Center

Residency:
Earl K. Long Medical Center

Board Certifications

Family Medicine

Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(5771 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

200 Reviews

03/13/2025

Wonderful place to go for check up.

03/10/2025

Dr. Bella and his staff are like family. Caring, professional and friendly.

03/06/2025

Very good

03/06/2025

I have been with Dr. Bella for about 30 years...I think that tells you everything.... The new nurse I gave her the list of everything he gives me and she just kept asking me about all the other meds I take... when I give you a list of what he gives me and I say only this is what he gives me that's a problem for me .. I am mentally ill.....

03/04/2025

They are always so helpful at Dr Bella's office. So friendly

02/28/2025

I love Dr. Bella. He's the best. His clinic is very well run. The workers are very, or the office staff are very polite. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Bella. He's the best. Thank you.

02/24/2025

Dr Bella is always ready to listen and accommodate in anyway he can. The best!

02/14/2025

The lady that greets you when you walk in is very nice and professional. I was easily actually able to call her to get there and she automatically knew who I was and the doctor was very nice and concerned. I already knew about him before I even told him what he already knew. And I was very comfortable. So it feels like it's going to be home. So yes, I was very satisfied and pleased and I appreciate their work.

02/14/2025

Liove Dr Bella and his staff

02/14/2025

Staff: friendly, professional, well informed, attentive to patient, very pleasant, always ready to assist, and using to get along with.

02/11/2025

Dr. Bella, is very caring and spends time with you.

02/10/2025

Dr. Bella is a great Physician.

02/11/2025

Very caring Dr always listens and cares. Dr Bella takes care of my entire family and friends and relatives.

02/10/2025

Very professional and courteous staff

02/06/2025

Dr Bella has remained such a good primary doctor bc he listens, he's so kind. Billing department needs work.

02/06/2025

Dr. Bella's staff could be a little bit more friendly. I have found since Dr. Bella has joined Baton Rouge General that none of his employees are friendly at all.

02/03/2025

I've been seeing Dr Bella for 26 years, he is genuinely a great doc

02/03/2025

Always a very positive experience

01/30/2025

Excellent provider and staff.

01/28/2025

Everybody was awesome. We appreciate it. Thank you.

01/24/2025

Dr. Bella has been my PCP for nearly 30 years. I have not needed a lot of health care, but every time I've had to go in he's been very

01/23/2025

Dr. Bella and his staff are the most caring people ever. Don't know what we would do without these kind of people in this day and time.

01/23/2025

Great experience. All personnel were pleasant and listened to my concerns.

01/20/2025

They did a good job

01/17/2025

Great folks! Dr Bella is like family!

01/14/2025

Was seen for a pre op exam only

01/09/2025

I like Dr Bella

01/06/2025

I enjoy going to Dr Bella office because the staff is very helpful,professional and greet you with a Smile.

01/07/2025

Efficient and thoughtful

01/06/2025

Dr. Bella is the best. I truly appreciate him and his staff.

12/26/2024

I used to go to Dr. Bella's daddy and now I go to Dr. Bella. He's very personable. He gets to the point of what's going on. I have also referred many people to him and cannot say enough about him. He's excellent. Thank you very much. Bye.

12/26/2024

Love Dr Bella!

12/26/2024

Great doc and staff!

12/23/2024

Doctor Bella has always been very good to our family

12/23/2024

I would like to say I'm very happy with my provider he is the best provider I probably ever had. He actually takes the time and talks to you and doesn't try to rush you out of his office for the next patient like most Doctor's does.

12/23/2024

Dr Bella and his staff as well as NP Daniel are always on top of things

12/23/2024

He's the best PCP in Louisiana.

12/19/2024

Dr. Bella is always amazing with his help, advise, and understanding.

12/17/2024

Dr Bella is great

12/13/2024

Very friendly and professional staff. Dr. Bella is always professional, attentive, and helpful. I would highly recommend him and his staff.

12/12/2024

Dr. Bella is great and the nurse practitioners and the office staff.

12/06/2024

I appreciate the attention, because despite being Hispanic they facilitated the way to communicate with me, it was a point that worried me, thanks

12/06/2024

Timothy Bella is one of the best!

12/06/2024

Seen by provider very quickly. Staff were kind and helpful. Dr Bella is a great medical doctor.

12/03/2024

Thanks to Dr Bella & Staff for taking care of me.

12/03/2024

I'm happy to be a regular at this establishment "

11/25/2024

Always professional. Love everything.

11/26/2024

I think the overall experience with Dr. Bella and his staff was pleasant.

11/21/2024

Better service this time

11/21/2024

I have referred Dr. Bella to many of my friends and Co-Workers. They love him as much as I do!!

11/22/2024

Dr Bella is a wonderful Dr! He's been our family doc for years. Always listens & is quite knowledgeable!

11/21/2024

Very professional

11/18/2024

I was on the mend by the end of the day.

11/19/2024

Always a pleasure interacting with Dr Bella and staff. A team of true value.

11/18/2024

Dr. Bella is one of the best doctors in town.

11/18/2024

My experience with Bella Medical has always been great. I have referred family and friends to Dr. Bella in the past, and I will continue to do so.

11/14/2024

I have been a patient of Dr. Bella's for a very long time, about 30 years. He has always been an excellent healthcare provider.

11/15/2024

Dr Bella is the absolute best

11/14/2024

Do to being New patient it was great and handled very friendly, professional answer all my questions plus ordered blood work for further reviews. Dr. Bella was Great ? Thank You to all the staff.

11/12/2024

This is the best, knowledgeable, professional GP you could ever ask for.

11/11/2024

Quick and easy

11/08/2024

Staff is always friendly and Dr Bella is a great doctor! Very knowledgeable and it's a comfortable place to ask questions!

11/05/2024

I had a great experience and I love my provider and his staff

11/04/2024

Everything went very well just like always. Thanks.

10/29/2024

Dr. Bella is great. Y'all survey is way too long though.

10/28/2024

Dr. Bella is one of the best physicians I've ever been covered by and listens intently to all of my problems.

10/28/2024

Good

10/28/2024

Dr. Bella is a very competent and caring physician. However, although he has no control of it, the telephone system through Baton Rouge General sometimes malfunctions and makes it difficult to reach his office.

10/22/2024

in and out quickly, good visit with dr bella and he addressed all my needs/questions. even recommended a new pharmacy when i told him my regular one was closing

10/22/2024

Always punctual, caring and thorough.

10/22/2024

I like it it's was all good that's my doctor been with him 25 or 30 years my doctor

10/21/2024

Dr Bella is awesome!!!

10/14/2024

The doctor and the other medical people there, the nurse and the nurse practitioner, always treated me well and told me and answered my questions, told me the things I needed to know. And the office staff has always been courteous and prompt in answering and following also my requests when I call in for a prescription that they can refill. Thank you.

10/17/2024

Great people

10/15/2024

This is a very comfortable office with kind and caring personnel. They get to know you.

10/14/2024

Great Doctor and staff

10/11/2024

Great friendly/professional staff. Takes time to listen to any concerns or issues. Responds appropriately, and answers any questions you may have.

10/10/2024

Very professional from the front desk to the care providers.

10/10/2024

Dr Bella and all his staff are consummate professionals. My wife and two adult children have joined me in the last few years as patients with Dr Bella.

10/08/2024

It was good,been with Dr. Bella since the start of his practice.Every one else is very good and helpful.

10/08/2024

Dr. Bella my doctor for 45 years, the best.

10/07/2024

It is always a pleasure to see Dr Bella for he is very knowledgeable and attentive to ones needs...and his staff are very friendly and helpful...

10/01/2024

The way all doctor visits should be.

09/26/2024

This was my first time going to the place I received it from my provider Humana there were several places to choose from I chose to go to that place I'm very pleased with the service and the way that they handle their patient hoping that this will be my future provider very pleased so far looking forward to going back and getting the results

09/19/2024

A mother great visit

09/17/2024

It was a great visit

09/17/2024

It's always a pleasure visiting such a positive environment.

09/16/2024

Dr. Bella is genuinely concerned about my health problems. He explains my test results in a manner that I can understand. His staff is very polite and helpful. I have been a patient of his for a long time and have never had any complaints.

09/12/2024

I would definitely recommend Dr. Bella and his staff to my family and friends.

09/10/2024

They done good, wonderful provider, listened, and set me up with an appointment the same day. Thank you.

09/10/2024

I was able to get in and get out in a very reasonable time. I was very pleased with this visit to Dr. Bella's office.

09/10/2024

Very good

09/06/2024

Spend more time with next steps

09/05/2024

Great experience, love my doctor, highly recommend

08/29/2024

The lady at the front desk could be a lot friendlier. The nurse could at least act like she cared

08/23/2024

Doctor Bella always has time to listen to me. No matter what the subject!! Most of his staff is pretty much the same way.

08/22/2024

Dr. Tim Bella is a great Dr!!!!

08/22/2024

Love Dr Bella

08/20/2024

Very friendly. Always takes time with me.

08/16/2024

The appointment time is always on time and no waits.

08/12/2024

Great Doctor

08/12/2024

Dr Bella and his staff are always friendly and professional.

08/08/2024

Your telephone system needs to be repaired. It's almost impossible to get a hold of the doctor. I called. I had some man who was totally unprepared. He didn't know the answers to the questions, and I had to hang up and call back. And I'm very frustrated it would take that long. Dr. Bella is not aware of the problem because he tells me that this is all done by the Baton Rouge General.

08/08/2024

Dr. Bella and his staff are wonderful providers. Always friendly, courteous and professional.

08/08/2024

Great staff and doctor

08/08/2024

Everyone was very nice as usual

08/06/2024

It is never good to feel rushed.

08/05/2024

doctors appointments are always a pleasant experience when there is such a warm and caring atmosphere such as is established at Bella family office

08/05/2024

Every time I need to go in for an appointment, it's more like visiting good friends ! They make me feel like I am the only patient!

07/29/2024

Dr. Bella is great!

07/29/2024

It is always a great experience with Dr Bella and his staff. Dr Bella is very professional, caring, and attentive to patients. I have been a patient of his for many years and I always feel like he listens and takes his time no matter what the issue is. His staff is also great and very courteous. I highly recommend Dr Bella!

07/29/2024

Everything was exceptional with the whole staff being professional and the courtesy was great as well!!!

07/26/2024

Dr. Bella was very friendly, kind, and he took his time in explaining things to me, and he was very helpful to me in listening to my concerns and my plans that I have for myself as far as medical. So I am glad that I chose him as my doctor once my doctor retired. Thank you.

07/19/2024

This was my first visit to office. Went very well

07/19/2024

Everyone was wonderful. Very friendly and I was seen promptly at my appointment time.

07/11/2024

Everyone was very courteous and professional. The staff made me feel comfortable.

07/11/2024

Great people that always give excellent service!

07/02/2024

Dr. Bella is extremely compassionate towards all of my needs. I am so comfortable coming to see him. He always takes such wonderful care of me and he assures me that everything is going to be okay. I'm so comfortable just telling him anything and he's always very well educated on any type of illness or ailment that I have. I appreciate him more than I could say. He just really does just a wonderful job. He has a great bedside manner and he just goes out of his way to do everything for me and my family. So we're all patients and just very proud to be one of his patients.

06/27/2024

Dr. Bella is a lovely caring man. I am always comfortable when seeing him. I highly recommend him as a primary care provider.

06/27/2024

Dr Bella is exceptional. The new appt system Is not.

06/17/2024

Dr. Bella always addresses any issue I have with kindness and respect.

06/13/2024

All good

06/11/2024

The office is well run. Patients are treated with respect. Dr. Bella takes his time and leaves you knowing he really cares about his patients.

06/07/2024

Everyone was wonderful. Thank you.

06/11/2024

I have trusted Dr. Bella and his staff for several years and will continue to use him as my PCP.

06/07/2024

Doctor Bella has always been easy to deal with and friendly. Could not have a better doctor to help us

06/06/2024

Good office and staff and doctors

06/04/2024

Everything was great, very smooth. I will see you all in six months. They took blood work and the next day they called me. Very professional, very quick, very satisfied. Thank you very much and I will see you all in six months.

06/04/2024

Dr. Bella is a wonderful Doctor. His team is very professional. I've never had a bad experience in the office, not once.

05/31/2024

I never had a bad experience with Dr. Bella and his team. After being away for four years we are pleased to see him again and will continue to do so.

06/03/2024

Great Doctor, courteous staff.

05/31/2024

He seemed pressed for time

05/30/2024

Always great.

05/28/2024

Dr. Bella always provides courteous, thorough, and professional family medical care.

05/28/2024

Everything else was good & respect I will introduce him to everyone i met that needs a Doctor and a good staff

05/23/2024

Love Dr. Bella and his staff.

05/23/2024

Perfect

05/23/2024

He got me well.

05/21/2024

I'm fortunate to have Dr. Bella as my family doctor. He is the gold standard in my opinion. Same is true for his staff.

05/20/2024

Good customer service, always.

05/20/2024

Great experience with friendly and professional staff

05/10/2024

Staff and Dr. very friendly and professional. Very knowledgeable and caring. Everyone is eager to listen and help in any way they can.

05/07/2024

Best ever!

05/07/2024

Very patient and considerate Drs and Staff

04/25/2024

Call center non existent, waited 45 minutes on hold. Finally gave up.

05/03/2024

Dr bella is fabulous

05/03/2024

Great experience

04/30/2024

The General Hospital phone system was broken. The online appointments was broken as well.

04/29/2024

The lady that took my blood did an awesome job. It usually takes others a while to find a vein but she did it in one stick and I appreciate that.

04/29/2024

Dr. Bella and staff has Always made me comfortable and Welcoming, from each visit. I'm very Thankful to have a great Doctor, and A supportive staff. Thank You so much for those great years of Service.

04/23/2024

I think Dr. Bella is the consummate general practitioner and I love him. I trust him vividly in all of my medical questions. Thank you.

04/26/2024

The call center could not or would not answer the phone for two days. I had to walk in unannounced to be seen. Unacceptable

04/22/2024

Dr. Bella and his staff are always fantastic. I've been going there for almost 10 years. I always feel very comfortable there. He sees me very quickly and he always spends time with me, never rushes me through anything. Love Dr. Bella. Thanks.

04/16/2024

Had a great visit with my Dr.was very helpful.

04/16/2024

Dr. Bella has been my P.C. for many years & will continue to be for many more. He knows my medical history & I trust him fully with any concerns I have. He is very personable & listens carefully to my needs. If I need a referral for a problem I'm having I trust his recommendation. He is the BEST Dr.for me! I'm very grateful for the treatment he provides for my medical concerns. ? I would highly recommend him. ? Thank you ?

04/16/2024

Dr. Bella is an outstanding physician. My experience with the receptionist was one of the worst of my life. I can only assume that she is a DEI hire. She certainly does not do Dr. Bella justice. I will continue to see Dr. Bella but will work around her as I can.

04/12/2024

Your new phone system is much better

04/12/2024

No waiting time for appointment. Staff and Dr Bella kind and respectful.

04/12/2024

I always have a good experience visiting Dr. Bella and his staff. Always friendly and supportive.

04/12/2024

I love Dr, Bella and all staff very nice and respectful and you get in quickly and out but Doctors and staff are very helpful with everything they do.

04/08/2024

Everything was good, but sent me to a referral that did not take this UnitedHealthcare insurance, so I had to make my own appointment with one on the list.

04/09/2024

It is always a pleasure to see Dr Bella. Very knowledgeable and understanding.

04/09/2024

Dr Bella and his staff are great!

04/08/2024

Overall experience with providers is very good.

04/08/2024

Always a great experience with Dr Bella

04/08/2024

24 hours later I feel so much better thanks to Doctor Bella! He knows how to treat his patients

04/05/2024

Very satisfying

04/04/2024

Phone service is bad

04/02/2024

Always a good experience. Great doctor & staff.

04/04/2024

The new phone system is terrible. I waited online forever for a human being to answer. When I left a call back it never worked. If they called back I would answer and it hung up on me every time. I finally had to figure out the online method of contact. I am lucky I was able because 2 days I waited for the phone system. Not everyone can do online. I prefer to call the Dr when needed. Your phone system does not work.

03/26/2024

I like the way my doctor works with me. I've been there about, been coming to Dr. Bella about 12 years, and I'm very satisfied with his service. And I wish there were more doctors like him in the office personnel. He's very professional, and I get my answers that I need promptly. He's a great doctor. Thank you.

03/22/2024

Very professional and prompt.

04/01/2024

DR. BELLA IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND KNOWS HIS STUFF. I WOULD REFER HIM TO ANYONE.

04/01/2024

The Bella's have been our family Dr for generations

03/19/2024

Dr. Bella and his staff are very friendly and knowledgeable and treat patients with respect and compassion.

03/25/2024

All good

04/02/2024

All in all the experience was good.

03/19/2024

Dr Timothy Bella is the best! Have known him for years, and he is always his sweet caring self.

04/01/2024

Dr Bella is a very caring and concerned doctor. I would not trade him for any other doctor.

03/18/2024

I have been a patient of Dr. Bella's since he took over the practice from his father--he has always been attentive to any concerns/conditions I have had. I will continue to use him as my primary care physician as long as he is in practice. In my opinion he is simply the BEST.

03/18/2024

Dr. Bella and his staff continue to deliver complete, compassionate care.

03/14/2024

Dr Bella's office personnel always treats me well when I visit his office.

03/15/2024

Dr and np were rushed and didn't listen to what I had to say

03/07/2024

After taking my prescriptions, I am feeling great

03/14/2024

Dr Bella has been my physician for years and I trust his knowledge and judgement 100 percent. A great asset to the medical profession.

03/14/2024

The best

03/12/2024

Great staff, listens to all concerns and/or issues. Explains what options or procedures are needed.

03/12/2024

He's always there when I need him, and I trust him.

03/12/2024

We absolutely love this doctor and his staff.

03/07/2024

It's nice to know everyone there cares about you & you look forward to having to go in to see the doctor.

03/07/2024

I love going to my Provider Dr Bella. He is great. I can talk with him about everything. He listens.

03/07/2024

It's hard to make appointments because they are always short handed and cannot answer phone in a timely fashion. Only complaint.

03/07/2024

Very friendly, respectful and professional.

03/07/2024

I have been a patient for Dr. Bella for years and I have always been very happy with his services.

03/05/2024

Love Dr. Bella, an the whole staff

03/05/2024

Dr. Bella's and his office staff are great. They are always helpful and I'm always treated with respect and care. I don't worry when I leave Dr Bella's office.

03/04/2024

I was very impressed with everyone on Dr. Bella's team. This is unusual in a Dr.'s office in my experience.

02/29/2024

The nurse was a bit discourteous. Spilled peroxide on me and didn't seem to care. Could have been nicer. Maybe she was having a hectic day.

02/26/2024

Dr. Bella is great. He always spends enough time and listens.

02/26/2024

My experience was good and that also my first visit.
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