Dr. Krysten Bell
Boise, Idaho
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Bell is a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in the operative and non operative treatment of pediatric orthopaedic conditions in Idaho. She is trained and experienced with limb lengthening procedures, pelvic osteotomies and skeletal dysplasia. She prides herself in providing a warm, patient centric environment while designing treatment that aligns with each patient and family’s goals whenever possible.
Dr. Krysten Bell specializes in:
Limb Malalignment and Lengthening
Hip Dysplasia
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Pediatric Trauma
Pediatric Foot and Ankle
Surgical Spasticity Management
What’s New
Dr. Bell publishes patient resources and research on a semi-regular basis. Below are a few resources for patients and their families!
We look forward to using this platform to highlight stories of patients that have undergone various successful procedures and share their inspiring stories to recovery! We will also discuss tips and tricks for calming nerves going into a procedure, ideas for the immediate post surgical care, and long term protocols for a successful outcome. The media corner also offers advice and tips for parents and caregivers on how to prevent and manage orthopaedic injuries in children.
READ MOREcare in a patient centric environment
Treating pediatric patients requires skill and expertise in addition to creating a calm and understanding environment for patients and their families. Dr. Bell has experience and training in deformity correction, specifically limb lengthening, angular and rotational deformity correction and guided growth and external fixators.
A parent herself, Dr. Bell understands that any pediatric treatment can be intimidating for a patient and their family. Dr. Bell strives to create an understanding, calm environment and takes care to spend time explaining each treatment plan in a way families understand and are comfortable with.
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What Patients Say
These ratings and comments are collected through in-depth care experience surveys administered by Press Ganey Associates on behalf of St. Luke’s. The star ratings include surveys dating from 2018 to present. We’ve posted of few of the recent patient comments for your reference.
