Dr. Joseph Bell Reappointed City Health Officer

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Dr. Joseph W. Bell has been reappointed as the city of Saratoga Springs Health Officer for 2025, Public Safety Commissioner Tim Coll announced last week.  

Dr. Bell earned his medical degree from New York Medical College, and completed an internship and residency at Mary Imogene Bassett (now Bassett Medical Center). In 2019, he was named vice president and medical director of perioperative services at Saratoga Hospital. Dr. Bell is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. He performs procedures at Saratoga Hospital, according to albanymed.org. 

“Dr. Bell joined our team as the City Health Officer in 2024,” Commissioner Coll said in a statement. “During his first year, he worked closely with the City’s HR department to plan and incorporate new medical outreach programs for city employees. He has also worked intensely with the Office of Public Safety to help coordinate our first responders and Saratoga Hospital’s response to the needs of the homeless and mentally challenged within the city.”