Joseph (Joey) Bell

At the time he completed medical school and began practice, Dr. Joseph ("Joey") Bell was the first Lumbee pediatrician and first American Indian pediatrician in the state of North Carolina. Joey is Ronny Bell's brother.

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• Joseph "Joey" Bell, MD '86 passed away on June 16, 2025. At the time he completed medical school and began practice, he was the first Lumbee pediatrician and first American Indian pediatrician in the state of North Carolina. He dedicated his professional life to advocating for children's health and well-being, as well as the health of North Carolina's American Indian population. As a devoted community preceptor, Dr. Bell mentored a multitude of UNC School of Medicine students, sharing his deep knowledge of pediatric care and his commitment to culturally responsive medicine. Recently, the Dr. Joseph Bell Scholarship was created to recognize his legacy and impact as a longtime advocate for American Indian health. The inaugural scholarship was awarded to Kamryn Locklear Moore this past academic year.