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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

(6236 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

11/13/2025

Always a positive experience

11/13/2025

I had a good experience with each staff member

11/13/2025

Been with Dr.Bella a Long Time and Always Satisfied with my Visit

11/11/2025

Best Doctor in Baton Rouge

11/10/2025

All good

11/07/2025

Staff is very friendly. Nurse is very friendly, very knowledgeable on all subjects. Dr. Bella is very knowledgeable, very friendly, very cordial. It's almost like visiting with a friend as opposed to going to a doctor. Like I say, he's very knowledgeable on all matters and answers questions accordingly. If need assistance, he's ready to assist in any way. So just a great guy and great doctor.

11/06/2025

I was waiting to hear about what doctor I should see. That's all.

11/04/2025

They have a friendly and professional staff.

11/04/2025

Dr Bella is the kindest doctor I have ever been to. He has never acted as if he is in a rush. You can tell by the way he speaks to you that he genuinely cares about people.

11/04/2025

Dr Bella and his team are awesome!!

10/31/2025

All the staff and Dr's were very professional as usual . In and out in a timely manner.

10/31/2025

Dr.Bella & his staff are AMAZING! He's my new PCP, and I really love the atmosphere, the communication and the people

10/31/2025

We LOVE Dr. Bella and staff!

10/31/2025

Everyone is always very friendly and never in a rush. Always take the time to listen

10/31/2025

Dr.Bella and his PA are excellent. Dr Bella has a calming presence about him which helps with fear when I believe the sky is falling. His PA listens attentively goes over my medical history to resolve my questions. I've never left the appointment feeling slighted.

10/28/2025

Professional and efficient. Totally confident in treatment.

10/24/2025

Thanks for asking!

10/20/2025

It was very helpful

10/20/2025

Dr Bella is amazing . His staff is not very friendly

10/14/2025

The best

10/13/2025

Always professional from the time you walk in the door, until the time you leave.

10/10/2025

Great friendly staff. Takes time to listen to any concerns and issues.

10/10/2025

Dr Bella is the best

10/09/2025

Dr. Bella and staff really work with you on any of your questions. Just love seeing everyone. I have been a patient of Dr. Bella's for over 40 years. Need I say more. He is great!!

10/09/2025

All were very nice and professional...It was very enjoyable...

10/06/2025

I'm very grateful for Dr. Bella. I do recommend my friends to go to Dr. Bella's office.

10/07/2025

Very positive experience. Friendly team and a doctor who was both attentive and personable.

09/29/2025

I'm thankful for my doctor, Bella. He's a great doctor, and I appreciate all he does. I hope he stay with us some years to come. Thank you.

09/26/2025

I finally felt heard. Amazing staff. Amazing providers.

09/22/2025

I have been seeing Dr. Bella since he first started practicing-he is absolutely the BEST!!!

09/16/2025

Dr Bella and team have been caring for my wife and I for well over 30 years. Always receive excellent care!

09/12/2025

Dr Bella and his staff always go above and beyond every time I call, have an appt, pharmacy change, etc. Now, I work for BRG Bluebonnet and they are still just as wonderful as they were when I didn't. I'll ALWAYS refer everyone to Dr. Bella for a PCP! He is an exceptional provider and genuinely cares about his patients.

09/11/2025

Just wanted to say the lady that took my blood did an excellent job. I barely felt it.

09/12/2025

The two ladies working up front at the check in check out desk were extremely rude, had a ghetto attitude and were disrespectful. I don't appreciate a head shake, eye roll and condescending tone and comments for asking a simple question when I am paying my hard earned money. It's ashamed I get better treatment from fast food workers than from a doctors office. And I'm sure their background is in fast food service. Your providers blame it on you and your inability to hire qualified staff. That makes quite a statement about you. Do much better Baton Rouge General!

09/11/2025

Great office

09/11/2025

Always a pleasurable experience. Daniel and Dr. Bella spent a lot of time with me as usual, taking time to make sure everything was going well with me. Dr. Bella has me going in the right direction.

09/08/2025

Dr. Bella and his staff are by far the best, they always go above and beyond to make sure that they have made sure everything has been completely discussed and as a patient you understand, what's going on.

09/05/2025

Been with Dr.Bella for about 30years.. he is a great doctor!!

09/05/2025

Good doctor and staff

08/28/2025

Dr Bella is very thorough and so friendly. He's been my provider for 30 plus years. He will be sorely missed if he/when he retires. All of the staff are kind. The wait time is usually only about 5 minutes. Impressive. Love them

08/26/2025

You've done real well.

08/28/2025

Dr. Bella staff is amazing with smiles and have you feeling like Family.

08/25/2025

Were very helpful,

08/21/2025

I've been a patent with doctor Bella since I was a kid. He is very nice and he cares about his patients. I hope to be able to continue to see him for many years to come.

08/19/2025

Love this office. I have total trust in the advise and care I receive here!

08/19/2025

Perplexed by some of the nonresponsive Actions I received from the doctors.

08/18/2025

Timely Polite

08/18/2025

I've been seeing Dr. Bella for years, he's like family and the office personnel is nice.

08/14/2025

I had shingles last year and I am still trying to get my shingles vaccine. I been every since May of this year.

08/11/2025

My experience is always handled with the up most respect and patience from the staff and Dr Bella. I always refer his office to someone( family, friends or coworkers..

08/12/2025

I absolutely love Dr. Bella! I respect his opinions and appreciate that he always listens to me. I feel well cared for.

08/07/2025

Dr. Bella is the best. There's nobody better than Dr. Bella.

08/08/2025

Always a pleasure

08/08/2025

Thank you

08/07/2025

wonderful care and attention to my needs. excellent professionalism! keep up the good work that keeps up my health!!

08/01/2025

Dr Bella and the entire staff are truly exceptional.

07/28/2025

I have been coming to Dr Bella since the 70s. Only Drs I trust ?

07/21/2025

Dr. Bella has pretty much been a lifelong doctor from my family and I and we do appreciate the many years of his service to us. We are all starting to get older and would like to see Dr. Bella stay with us and hope he does.

07/22/2025

Dr. Bella has a great manner with patients. He listens and helps educate the patient without being pompous. Great doctor.

07/22/2025

They're the best!

07/21/2025

Dr Tim has always been very professional and uber helpful in my times of illness.

07/17/2025

Dr Bella cares??

07/14/2025

Always friendly and timely!!

07/01/2025

I would like to say Dr. Bella is really the best doctor i know w.

07/01/2025

Everyone was very prompt and professional.

07/01/2025

Dr. Bella is such a wonderful physician. He is easy to talk to about anything of which you have a concern. He is friendly and thorough. Dr. Bella does not rush his patients. He gladly takes as long as is needed to help those whom he provides service. Exceptional doctor.

06/30/2025

We'll run !

06/26/2025

Dr Bella is easy to talk to and genuinely cares about his patients. He understands that every patient is an individual person and treats you as such.

06/12/2025

I'm glad I asked my neighbor about a primary care doctor who led me to Dr. Bella. It was a very pleasant visit and fulfilling also. I was well taken care of. Thank you for seeing me and taking me on as a new patient. [name]

06/12/2025

All nurses/doctors were really nice and communicative.

06/10/2025

I really like both Dr. Bella and Daniel Daire

06/13/2025

Always a good visit

06/06/2025

The service was really good Everyone was very friendly and made me feel as I was family.

06/06/2025

Been with Dr. Bella for 30 years! He is great!!

06/03/2025

Good

06/02/2025

Dr Bella he's very thorough

06/02/2025

Good doctor and Pa and good staff. Always treated me with kindness. Always very knowledgeable. Would not anywhere else

05/30/2025

I was running a fever and was worried I would not be able to an appointment right away. I was immediately given an appointment in the afternoon on the day of my call. I could not have been happier. Within a few short hour, I had seen the doctor and was on my way to the pharmacist. Before I got out of the parking lot, Prescriptions to GEAUX sent a text to advise my prescription was ready and the price was $5.01. I could not have asked for better service.

05/23/2025

I think I've referred at least 10 patients to Dr. Bell already.

05/26/2025

Excellent

05/27/2025

All of the staff are friendly and welcoming.

05/26/2025

I scheduled this appointment 6 months ago and did not realize it was on Memorial Day. When I realized this, I called to see if they were actually going to be open, and I was pleasantly surprised to learn that they would be open. As always, Dr. Bella and the entire staff were both friendly and professional.

05/19/2025

I don't think that the wellness exams in general are nearly detailed enough. My husband gets a much, much more thorough care from his doctor. Bye.

05/22/2025

Excellent customer, service.

05/20/2025

Dr. Bella and his staff are very knowledgeable and professional. They always respond to my questions and concerns. I would recommend them to my family and friends highly.

05/16/2025

Dr. Bella is great. He listens! His staff are also wonderful. His nurse, Ms. Wanda, the phlebotomist and the front desk lady were all sweet and helpful and made me feel very comfortable.

05/19/2025

Great experience. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

05/16/2025

Dr. Bella cares and I s a good listener and I feel the same about the staff at I have recommended him to my friends

05/13/2025

Thanks

05/13/2025

I love my doctor Dr Timothy Bella he shows that he cares about his patients and answers all your concerns

05/13/2025

Dr. Bella has been going to him for probably close to 20 years and he always listens and always takes care of me and makes me feel better. Thank you very much.

05/12/2025

Everything went well. The staff was kind and understanding. The visit went very well

05/12/2025

Dr Bella has a very unique & personable bedside manner, which is rare in the medical environment here. He is on his game every visit and does so with sick a kind demeanor.

05/09/2025

The staff was great all my questions was answered Dr Timothy listen to all that I had to say and answered all my questions as well as the nurse and everyone that I talked to that day I would like him to be my primary doctor I also like the location

05/06/2025

All my visits have been exceptional!

05/06/2025

Everyone does a great job which gives a great experience in return.

05/01/2025

Very pleased with my return visit to Dr. Bella's office. Dr. Bella plus everyone there was very nice to me. The medical advice given to me ,and follow-up tests helped greatly. Thanks to all.

05/02/2025

Been going too this doctor's office for years and it's always the same professional treatment. A wonderful place to be at with positive vibes.

04/29/2025

I would like to say that we were received very promptly and courtesy and everything was well taken care of the day of the visit. Thank you very much.

05/01/2025

Great folks and I fully trust them!

04/29/2025

I have found Dr. Bella to be an excellent doctor.

04/24/2025

Dr. Bella somehow makes you feel just like family during your visit. Always a pleasure.

04/25/2025

I am happy with my provider and staff.

04/21/2025

Dr Bella and his staff are absolutely amazing! I will never go anywhere else!

04/22/2025

Thank you

04/21/2025

Everything was great

04/15/2025

Dr Bella is the reason I come

04/15/2025

Great

04/14/2025

Absolutely fantastic doctor and staff. The whole family uses Dr. Bella.

04/14/2025

Seen in a timely manner. Was not hurried. Doctor listened to my concerns.

04/10/2025

I've always had a great experience.

04/10/2025

Was greeted in timely manner and everyone in leading up to Dr. Bella's visit were prompt and very helpful

04/07/2025

It was fine,always pleased.

04/07/2025

Dr. Bella and his staff have always been very kind and generous with their time and understanding. The also understand when one is sick sometimes a little smile never hurts. They are excellent.

04/01/2025

Professional and thorough as always.

03/25/2025

Yes, Dr. Bella is a very fine doctor. I've been with him 15 years and I'm very satisfied.

03/17/2025

The staff & Dr Bella were very cordial and patient to hear me out about my issues. Always enjoy my office visits with Dr Bella & his staff.

03/21/2025

Always have a pleasant and respectful experience from check in to Doctor visit. I really do appreciate the time everyone takes to answer any and all questions asked during visit and explaining my bloodwork results afterwards.

03/20/2025

Hi, just to say, Timothy Bella is the best. Thank you.

03/21/2025

Dr. Bella and Daniel are awesome! Easy to talk to, they listen, they spend time to understand what is going on with me and not rush out the door as soon as they come in.

03/18/2025

Absolutely adore Dr.Bella!!!

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

01/16/2025

The receptionist, nurse , the nurse that drew my blood , the PA Daniel, and of course Dr Bella all were very professional and personable.

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.
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