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Dr. Sonia Bell, MD

Dr. Sonia Bell, MD

Sports Medicine Specialist
555 Front St, San Francisco, CA
3.77
“Dr. Bell was genuinely so helpful and thorough!! She listened to the problems I was having, and then not only walked me through the steps I should take next, but also explained very clearly the rationale behind why I was experiencing the issues. Her background in sports and work with various types of athletes was very obvious, and definitely made her approach more natural and insightful for the patient. Would highly recommend!! ”
Sasyak P.November 6, 2025
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Overall rating

3.77

Average wait time

4.04

Bedside manner

4.20
“Dr. Bell was genuinely so helpful and thorough!! She listened to the problems I was having, and then not only walked me through the steps I should take next, but also explained very clearly the rationale behind why I was experiencing the issues. Her background in sports and work with various types of athletes was very obvious, and definitely made her approach more natural and insightful for the patient. Would highly recommend!! ”
Sasyak P.November 6, 2025
“Sonia is amazing. Knowledgeable, communicative, great personality. Really made me feel at ease and helped me greatly. I couldn't recommend her more highly. ”
Laurence S.Less than 1 year ago

About Dr. Sonia Bell

Dr. Sonia Bell is the GO TO DOCTOR for your sports related injuries. She is a Stanford trained Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician and a sports medicine specialist who has been a volunteer physician for USA Track & Field, USA Gymnastics, the National Skating League and for the Northern California NFL Alumni sporting events. Dr. Bell has 25 years of extensive sports medicine experience in the medical management of sports and musculoskeletal related injuries, In addition, she is also proficient in developing post injury peak performance enhancement programs for her patient as she was formerly and elite personal trainer. Dr. Bell was a classically trained San Francisco Ballet dancer who understands both the physical and mental challenges that her injured patients face post injury. It is this background that makes her qualified to assist you along your medical and therapeutic journey to recovery and " return to play". MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED * Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation * Sports Medicine * Dance Medicine * Regenerative/Stem Cell Medicine * Pain Management * Interventional Musculoskeletal Procedures **Regenerative Medicine - Stem Cell Procedures** * PRP-Platelet Riche Plasma Injections * Amniotic Fluid * Mesenchymal Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate-BMAC * Wharton Jelly * Exosomes

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Popular visit reasons

Arthritis
Foot Consultation
Foot Injuries
Hand Problems
Hip Pain during Pregnancy
Pain Management Consultation
Post Laminectomy Syndrome
Sports Injury
Arthritis
Foot Consultation
Foot Injuries
Hand Problems

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AVANTI SPORT MEDICINE & FITNESS
555 Front St, San Francisco, CA 94111
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Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Saint Francis Memorial Hospital

Board certifications

  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Education and training

  • Medical School - Keck School of Medicine of USC, Doctor of Medicine
  • Pain and Rehabilitative Consultants, Fellowship in Interventional Pain Management
  • Stanford University, Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • American Medical Association

Awards and publications

  • Young, Gifted & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial Awards
  • 5 Immunology Research: USC School of Medicine: Honowitz, D., MD (1997), Decrease T Cell Response to anti-CD2 in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and reversal by anti-CD28. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 40 pp 822-831
  • 6 AIDS Research: University of California, Berkeley: AIDS Topics in Biomedical Anthropology, anthropology 28: Prospective origin of AIDS in Africa; Current issues and epidemiology (1986)

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1922138528

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
3.77
Wait time
4.04
Bedside manner
4.20
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I couldn’t get into the visit I called. Nobody answered.
Verified patient
Dr. Bell was genuinely so helpful and thorough!! She listened to the problems I was having, and then not only walked me through the steps I should take next, but also explained very clearly the rationale behind why I was experiencing the issues. Her background in sports and work with various types of athletes was very obvious, and definitely made her approach more natural and insightful for the patient. Would highly recommend!!
Verified patient
Sonia is amazing. Knowledgeable, communicative, great personality. Really made me feel at ease and helped me greatly. I couldn't recommend her more highly.
Verified patient
Dr. Sonia was amazing! She was an excellent listener and figured out what my issues were through a series of physical tests. She was extremely informative and great at communicating about the complexities and anatomy of my injuries. She set up a plan for recovery between her and 2 other trusted external referrals. If you are a ballerina or ex-ballerina go see her :) she’s one of the good ones.
Verified patient
They said my insurance would be charged and then charged my credit card for a very large, unitemized amount, and then put it on file
I was given exceptional care from Dr. Bell. She is incredibly well-versed in the Sports Medicine space, and her expertise is apparent from the moment you meet her. She was an active listener and incredible at reading my discomfort and how to proceed with the best next steps. I've seen many doctors in the Bay Area, and my experience with Dr.Bell was the best. I could not recommend her more.
Verified patient
Dr. Bell was very knowledgeable and listened to my situation. She was thorough and I feel confident in her treatment plan for my injury.
Verified patient
I had a virtual call with Dr. Bell and she helped me triage my shoulder injury. She was very kind and guided me through what to do to care for myself to help heal.
Dr Bell recently changed her medical group and was no longer in network with Aetna for the time being. Neither the doctor nor the assistants were aware of it. I ended up paying full amount out of pocket because the doctor has submitted the claim and the biller wasn’t able to write off the deductible. It’s a very unfortunate and unpleasant experience.
Dr. Bell is fantastic!
Dr. Bell listened to all of my concerns and answered my questions. She was really great! She brought up photos to help me see where and why I was experiencing pain. I'm a visual learner so this was super helpful.
Dr. Bell is very professional caring in trying to understand the history and context of injury. As a result, her methodical approach to problem solving is well informed, considerate and logical. Super empathetic doctor and I look forward to seeing her again as I recover and get strong again.
Verified patient
Very good appointment - super helpful. Was shown stretches to help with my pain from running. Learned a lot about what I should be doing to recover from my workouts .
Verified patient
I’m very pleased with my first meeting with Dr Bell. She was very professional and on point with my first diagnosis. Looking forward to our follow up meeting.
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Dr. Sonia Bell is affiliated with Saint Francis Memorial Hospital.

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Dr. Sonia Bell has 2 office locations in San Francisco, view full addresses on Dr. Bell's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Sonia Bell have?

Dr. Sonia Bell is certified by American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Sonia Bell?

Dr. Sonia Bell frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Foot Consultation, Hand Problems, Pain Management Consultation, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Sonia Bell on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Sonia Bell speak?

Dr. Sonia Bell speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Sonia Bell in reviews?

66 patients have reviewed Dr. Sonia Bell. The overall rating for this doctor is 3.77/5. They have a 4.2/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.04/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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