I was referred to Dr. Bell by my periodontist. My periodontist did not trust his patients with any other surgeon for jaw surgery except Dr. Bell. Dr. Bell is kind, meticulous, and extremely knowledgeable in his specialty. He has been doing jaw surgeries for 20+ years. He previously worked for Kaiser but now has his own practice in Newport Beach. More than half of Dr. Bell’s cases are patients who come to him for a revision due to a previous jaw surgery gone wrong. I consulted with Dr. Bell and he individualized my surgical plan, revising it over several months until it was the best fit for me. Safety is always Dr. Bells #1 concern for his patients. After my surgery, Dr. Bell followed up with me like a hawk, making sure my healing was on track. I was amazed I had zero black, blue, or maroon bruising from the surgery. Having jaw surgery by Dr. Bell has changed my life. I had sleep obstructive apnea for 30+ years due to a recessed lower jaw and small airway. One of the first things I noticed immediately when I woke up was how much air came through my airway when I inhaled. For the first time in my life, I don’t snore anymore. I sleep through the night without being interrupted by sleep apnea. I’m finally getting the sleep my body needs to recover. I no longer have to take daytime naps because I now feel well-rested when I wake up. I am coming up on 9 weeks post-op, and things are on track thus far. I am confident that recovery will continue to go well under Dr. Bell’s care. If you’re reading this review and are contemplating having jaw surgery for medical and, or, cosmetic reasons, you don’t have to search for another surgeon. Dr. Bell is the real deal. He's going to take really good care of you and you won’t be disappointed. Thank you so much for everything Dr. Bell! I am so grateful for your skills and care! You are absolutely the best in your specialty!

I had the pleasure of being under Dr.Bell's care for my surgery first, 5 piece mandibular osteotomy. After being gaslit by other medical professionals about my deterioriating mental faculties and physical ailments, I found Dr.Bell's email purely by happenstance, and wrote what basically was a cry for help. You see, I was suffering from numerous mental and physical issues that my general practitioner ignored or referred me to psychiatrists to numb me with SSRI's or band aid fix with ADHD medications. I was suffering for almost a decade from debilitating brain fog, worsening ADHD, daytime fatigue, speech issues, chronic hives, GERD, IBS, back/neck pain. None of the countless dozens of doctors knew what was going on or even had the foresight that it might stem from a skelatal deformity that was causing extreme stress on my body and decades of sleep apnea. I sent this amazing doctor a long winded email on Thanksgiving day and he replied almost within an hour saying that all my issues can be explained scientifically and its not all in my head. This was the first time in a long time that a medically trained professional actually took the time to listen to all my problems and provide his educated guess as to why I've been experiencing such debilitating health issues without being ignored or treated like I have Munchausen syndrome. Dr.Bell takes time out of his busy day to connect to each and one of his patients no matter if its the weekend or a major holiday. Mind you I just randomly emailed this surgeon, and he replied back reaffirming my long winded email on a major holiday. When I first met him face to face for a preliminary consultation, I immediately knew that he was different than other surgeons. He places a very big emphasis on compassion and human connection. His very motto is to build a firm and steadfast rapport with each and every one of his patients before even considering scheduling the surgery. He listened to all of my questions, gave me insights and reasons why it was due to my recessed jaw, and even gave me genuine and earnest life advice. He made sure that I knew what the jaw surgery entails, the complications, the recovery process, and why having the surgery done may improve or outright fix some or most of my health issues through xrays that was taken. I'm generally a reserved person with a pessimistic view on modern medicine where its reactive vs proactive, and Dr.Bell earned my complete trust. He is brilliant at what he does, and is a modern day mozart in the maxillofacial surgical field. I had my surgery late January, and there were 0 complications. My swelling has subsided dramatically week 2 and I had relatively little pain. Its a bit premature to see the positve health impacts of having DJS, but my brain fog has disappeared, I have more restfull sleep, I no longer have daytime fatigue, I don't need to take antihistamines for my chronic hives, my GERD and IBS is gone, and I no longer gasp for breath at night. This surgery has single handedly changed my life for the better and I dont think any other surgeon could have done the type of surgery that was done besides Dr.Bell. This is a major surgery. It can be frightening, but know that you are in good hands. I couldn't be happier and Dr.Bell has defined a new golden standard.

My experience with Dr. Bell was nothing short of amazing. Once I met him, I could tell he was the perfect fit. His attention to detail is unparalleled compared to other surgeons I spoke to. Not only was he attentive at all times and ready to answer any questions, but he was also present after surgery and even called to check on how I was doing. He is truly dedicated to achieving the best results for you, and you can expect him to be 100% honest with you.

Dr. Bell is the best Maxillofacial surgeon in the southern California area. I had my surgery with him back in 2019 and it went about as well as it could go. I did have some complications years after such as two of my teeth dying due to the surgery, but that is a somewhat common occurrence because other people have the same problem after undergoing jaw surgery. He provides great detail in what he will do and answers any questions you may have. He's also strict when it comes to following instructions of post op care, but it is for your benefit. So if you can manage to book an appointment with him (he has long wait time due to high demand) he will do a great job in your jaw surgery journey.

Dr. Bell is probably hands down the worlds best surgeon. As a physician, I had to do my due diligence when it comes down to choosing a surgeon for my loved ones and family members Dr. Bell, is one of the very few surgeons not only in the United States also in the who specializes only in Orthognathic surgery. The results speak for them selves. When it comes down to a major procedure, a very few surgeons in the world can do I will not choose anyone else.

I was very lucky to have Dr. David Louis Bell in my network area. I was searching for months for a solution to the problems I was having and came upon his stellar reviews. I suffered from a skeletal malformation of the jaws (class II overbite) and had experienced insufficient orthodontic treatment in my youth. I was so thankful to have such a skilled surgeon helping me in my journey to correct this long-term issue. Dr. Bell was very kind, straight-forward, and proved to me he was dedicated and really cared about me. My treatment options were daunting because we had to undo prior damage done, thankfully he recommended an equally amazing Orthodontist to me as well. Through Dr. Bell, I have only ever had the highest standard of care, from ortho to dentist..... You want to have the best Doctors at the top of their game! Everyone deserves this level of care and attention to detail. Jaw surgery is a serious thing that can 100% improve a person's life. If you truly have an issue Dr. Bell will help you. Currently, I am beaming with joy because of my new bite. I cannot believe how beautiful everything looks (and most importantly) how it feels! I finally know what a normal occlusion feels like and it is amazing! If I could give him 10 stars I would. Please contact him if you are looking for the best Orthognathic surgeon out there today!

My overall experience with Dr. Bell was great and I would not have wanted anyone else to do my surgery. He is a very straight up person and definitely does not beat around the bush when it comes to the problem and how it should be fixed. After fully committing to the surgery, Dr. Bell took his time on my case and made sure everything was mapped precisely for surgery, communicating with me along the way and illustrating all the steps in the surgery process. He also really impressed me going into surgery with his kind words and encouragement. I dealt with little to no complications in my recovery process and I am happy with my results functionally and aesthetically. I truly appreciate him and his work and for changing my life.

My overall experience with Dr. Bell was great and I would not have wanted anyone else to do my surgery. He is a very straight up person and definitely does not beat around the bush when it comes to the problem and how it should be fixed. After fully committing to the surgery, Dr. Bell took his time on my case and made sure everything was mapped precisely for surgery, communicating with me along the way and illustrating all the steps in the surgery process. He also really impressed me going into surgery with his kind words and encouragement. I dealt with little to no complications in my recovery process and I am happy with my results functionally and aesthetically. I truly appreciate him and his work and for changing my life.

Dr. Bell is truly a one of a kind doctor who not only excels in his work, but truly cares for his patients. He is straight to the point and very thorough on giving instructions for before surgery and after surgery care, which goes to show his experience and professionalism. From my own experience, I had a double jaw surgery that fixed my under-bite due to cleft lip and cleft palette. Despite some minor complications, Dr. Bell's keen eye and skills resolved the problem carefully and efficiently, leaving me with great results and a confident smile.

I started noticing discrepancies with my jaw and chin in elementary school and ever since had been trying to fix things. I went through two very long rounds of braces (I daresay over the course of my life I've been in braces more than I've been out of them), developed a rather painful case of TMJ in high school and was told by my doctor that I should just learn to live with it, and spent a fair amount of money on fillers in college to try and gauge the effect implants might have on my appearance--after nearly two decades of endlessly hitting walls Dr. Bell miraculously solved my problems in about six hours. And spent another couple hours to make sure everything was just right--he cares about his patients and what he does and it really shows in his character, he's precise and meticulous and detailed and artistic, which are, without a doubt, amazing qualities you want in any surgeon (especially ones dealing with your face). When I first met Dr. Bell I'd never heard of orthognathic surgery before, but he was very clear and concise about what this sort of surgery entails which made it much less daunting than it initially seemed, and it's clear by his conduct that he's highly experienced and knows exactly what he's doing--it's really just a regular Tuesday for him. What was most striking to me, though, was that he asked what I wanted out of the surgery. Quite often I find that doctors tend to tell me what's wrong and what they're going to do about it without much consideration for my personal concerns or opinions, but Dr. Bell made a point to listen to what I thought and offered options of what we could do to solve my jaw issues depending on what I was comfortable with and what my idea of an ideal result would be. The surgery itself was also surprising to me--in all honesty it wasn't a bad experience; my stay in the hospital was almost spa-like, and all the swelling in my face did absolute wonders for my skin, but most surprising of all was how painless the overall experience was. Of course I was taking pain medication, and there were some bouts of pain the first week after surgery, but I was told I was experiencing a bit more pain than average, and it was nothing my prescriptions couldn't easily handle. After the first week all that pain essentially just disappeared; a bit anticlimactic really but personally I'm rather glad for that. However the difference between my jaw before surgery and my jaw now is rather dramatic--I honestly could not be happier with the result, as well as my experience with Dr. Bell and this surgery as a whole.

I think someone earlier called him the "Iron Man/ Tony Stark" of Maxillofacial surgery. This is as accurate as it gets. The first time I saw him he just measured my face for 15 minutes without much of a word, but in his head probably saw my entire 6 month future. My experience has been one of the best decisions of my life, and I would not trust anyone other than Dr. Bell. I feel extremely lucky to have had his care, courtesy, and assurance throughout the procedure. His assistant was also very pleasant and thoughtful every time I came in for an appointment. Relax and know you are with the best :)

My experience with Dr.Bell was absolutely wonderful. I began my journey with him over a year ago, when my teeth couldn't be fixed with braces. we soon discovered that I had a cross and under-bite. Dr. Bell did an amazing job with my re-constructive surgery, resulting in a perfect bite. My recovery went fast and smoothly, having little to no problems. I would definitely recommend Dr.Bell to anyone looking for or needing an oral surgeon.

I began to experience jaw pain after some bad dental work, I tried for years to find a solution. I saw many dentists, “TMJ specialists”, and others who didn’t help me and I ended up spending a lot of money desperately trying to make my jaw pain better. Through persistence, I was able to secure a referral to the maxillofacial department with Dr. Bell. His name was not new to me, one of my coworkers knew someone who sung his praises and this was the driving force to keep pushing for a referral. Dr. Bell put me in touch with a great orthodontist and dentists that are the best at what they do. I was extremely skeptical in the beginning, because I had already been through so much, but I’m so glad I took a chance, it was so worth it. The jaw surgery itself was way less scary and no where near as painful as I had imagined, which was a big relief. I no longer have jaw pain and my life has improved so much. I can sleep and actually feel rested for the first time in years. I heard the comment, “he’s the best” from so many people who knew of Dr. Bell’s work and now that I have first hand experience, I can attest to that. Thank you, Dr. Bell!

My double jaw surgery and genioplasty chin surgery turned out perfectly and am am so lucky I was one of Dr. Bell’s patients. After reading about all the things that can possibly go wrong with this kind of surgery and reading so many horror stories about people in the hands of inexperienced surgeons, I was extremely careful about who I put my faith (and face) with. I did my research and there is no question that I made the correct choice. Dr. Bell was extremely thorough, meticulous, prepared, funny, warm, at times strict about his expectations of me in taking care of myself after surgery, but in the end, he definitely exceeded my expectation of what a truly outstanding physician and surgeon is and should be.

Had surgery November 2017. Dr. Bell was great from beginning to end. Very professional and meticulous. I'd definitely schedule a visit with him if you're looking towards this surgery.

Dr. Bell prepared for and performed double jaw surgery on me, and I could not be happier with the outcome. He explained every step of the surgery: before, during, after operation. If you listen to him, your surgery and recovery is bound to be healthy and ideal. My bite has been corrected, alongside other health matters I wasn't expecting to clear, such as my breathing. AND I don't have any visible scarring - people have come to me saying that they would never have guessed that I had jaw surgery. Him and his team are incredible and truly care about your well-being. Communicate openly, stay positive, and know that you are in good hands.

Dr. Bell guided me through the process very thoroughly and he made sure that I understood the procedure and what I needed to do afterward to ensure that I made a speedy recovery. I am very happy with the aftermath of the surgery and the continued appointments that we have.

Simply put Dr.Bell is the BEST and your go to Surgeon when it comes to all things related to Maxillofacial Surgery. I had talked to many surgeons prior to meeting with Doctor Bell, this Surgery was a pretty big deal for me and I wanted to make sure that only the best would perform this surgery. My orthodontist told me about Dr. Bell he told me he was the best Surgeon he has worked with and that he highly recommends him for my case . Sure enough off the get go I was able to see the passion Dr. Bell has for his craft. He’s a very confident, detailed oriented, and focused Doctor. He really takes the time to evaluate YOU and your specific case and answers all your questions. I feel like he’s the Tony Stark of Maxillofacial Surgery, where the minute he looks at you he instantly sees the problem, breaks your face into multiple pieces (mentally of course) and puts it back together right before he introduces himself. He does have a strict manor but thats a GOOD thing and a really important trait for your surgeon to have in my opinion. This surgery is no joke and you want someone that will take this surgery just as serious as you do if not more. Dr. Bell has a hand written quote in the patient room that reads “People Don’t care How much you know, until they know how much you care ” and thats very true and he truly lives up to it and its expressed through his character. I Believe Dr.Bell truly Does everything he can to ensure You get the best results. But he also expects you as a patient to be diligent and do your part and follow his instructions to ensure that goal gets met. That very nature alone Is what gave me the comfort and security that I needed to trust him with My surgery. I’m 4 months post op and I couldn’t be happier with my new bite I’m extremely grateful for the great work that Dr.Bell did on my Case. I struggled for years due to Maloclussions resulting in issues with biting and headaches and harsh attrition on my teeth and difficulty with my Speech due to a narrow upper jaw and a severe open bite. Now thats all a thing of the past and to my surprise I can breath so much better from my nose, something I didn’t expect from this surgery. I Honestly never realized what true nasal breathing was until after this surgery the difference is truly night and day its Amazing and I’m very greateful for that outcome. As surprised as I was, this was something Dr. Bell very well anticapted and just shows how Dr.Bell sees your case in all aspects and addresses not just the main issue but the surrounding issues affected by a troublesome maxillofacial composition. After the surgery I contacted Dr.Bell Many times to Adress any concerns and questions I had during the healing process. Dr. Bell always answered my emails with a phone call and thoroughly answered all my questions and concerns regarding my freak outs lol. Seriously if you have the chance to have Dr.Bell perform this surgery for you TAKE IT !!!! He’s the best and after trusting my orthodontist advice and meeting him I can see why people hold Dr. Bell in high regards and why he is highly respected in his field.

Dr. Bell was highly recommended to me by my orthodontist after several years of preparation to get my teeth ready for surgery. After several visits to Dr. Bell he proved to be the perfect doctor for the procedure. He evaluated me by taking measurements and many photographs. Basically you are not leaving his care until your teeth are perfectly assessed. I have to admit, anticipation for the surgery made me apprehensive as I had never experience any type of surgery before let alone a major surgery that involved the movement and correction of both the upper and lower jaw. Dr. Bell collaborated with both my dentist and orthodontist over the entire period of treatment carefully studying the progression of my teeth. My point here is that there was a trusting relationship that was forged overtime. Further, Dr. Bell's staff was always there to answer my questions and allowed me to ask as many questions as I liked. Additionally, they were always there should I need anything. Dr. Bell provided both detailed written and verbal instructions prior to and following the surgery insisting that I follow the instructions meticulously "and don't go outside the boundaries". It has been three and one half months since the surgery and recovery has been fairly smooth without complications. My only regret is that I didn't do the surgery sooner. Thank you Dr. Bell for taking great care of me and assuring me the surgical outcome would be perfect. And it is perfect.

My son was probably one of the most challenging patients imaginable. Besides being autistic, he had so many problems with his bite and tongue thrust that he wore braces for 4 1/2 years. When his orthodontist suggested surgery, I could not imagine how this could possibly occur. Dr. Bell worked with my son for almost 2 years to get him ready for the surgery. Even with all the preparation, on the first scheduled date, my son insisted on leaving the preoperative room after the IV was inserted. Dr. Bell did not give up. He rescheduled the surgery and worked with him, his orthodontist and a psychiatrist to get him ready. Were it not for Dr. Bell's dogged persistence, the surgery would never have occurred. The journey afterward was very hard. My son had problems performing all of the necessary tasks, but because of Dr. Bell's meticulous work, he had no pain. Again, Dr. Bell proved to be caring, considerate and flexible. At six weeks post surgery, my son went back to his orthodontist, who told me that he never expected that the job could be that perfect. We agreed that it was only due to Dr. Bell's patience and skill. If one needs to have this kind of extensive surgery, I cannot imagine putting yourself in anyone else's hands.