Fornati Bedell, M.D., M.H.S.

(661) 799-1999
Fornati Bedell, M.D., M.H.S.
Urologic Surgeon
Clinical Expertise
  • Enlarge Prostate
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Female Incontinence
  • Overactive Bladder
  • Male Incontinence
  • Testicular Cancer
  • Kidney Stones
  • Male Sterility (Vasectomy)
Academic Appointments
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology, Department of Surgery
Clinical Teams
Surgery — Urology and Urologic Oncology
Enlarged Prostate
Erectile Dysfunction
Male Incontinence
Testicular Cancer
Additional Contacts
  • Santa Clarita Patients
    (661) 799-1999
  • Antelope Valley Patients
    (877) 828-3627
I chose City of Hope because of its innovation and care for each individual as a whole.
 
Whether she’s volunteering at a clinic in Washington, D.C., or performing surgery for the people of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Fornati Bedell, M.D., M.H.S., is passionate about public health and works tirelessly to bring quality care to everyone. “Having lived in Liberia for some time of my life growing up, I realized there was a significant lack of health care and witnessed people's lives being affected by this,” she says. “Living in America, this proved to be true as well.”
 
Dr. Bedell received her medical degree at Georgetown University and a Master of Health Science at Johns Hopkins University. She continued her training with residencies in surgery and urology at University of Maryland.
 
Dr. Bedell treats patients at our Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley community practice sites.

Location

Education & Experience

Degrees

  • 2010-2014, Doctor of Medicine, Georgetown University, School of Medicine, Washington, DC

  • 2009-2010, Post Baccalaureate, School of Medicine, Georgetown University, Washington, DC

  • 2007-2009, Masters of Health Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences, Toxicology, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland

  • 2004-2008, Bachelor of Arts, Public Health/Premedicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland

Residency

  • 2015-2019, Residency, Urology, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland

  • 2014-2015, Residency, General Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland

Professional Experience

  • 2019-present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology, Department of Surgery, City of Hope, Duarte, California

Awards & Memberships

Awards

  • 2018-2019, IVUmed Traveling Resident Scholar Program

  • 2007-2008, Johns Hopkins University Exemplary Leadership Award

  • 2005-2006, Johns Hopkins University Owens-Hall-Bilgrav Award

Publications

  • Ashing, Kimlin T, Jones V MD, Bedell, F MD, Phillips, T MD, Erhumwunsee, L MD “Calling Attention to the Role of Race Driven Societal Determinants of Health on Aggressive Tumor Biology: A Focus on Black Americans.” JCO Oncol Pract 2022 Jan;18(1):15-22. doi: 10.1200/OP.21.00297. Epub 2021 Jul 13.
  • Woods-Burnham L, Johnson JR, Hooker Jr SE, Bedell FW, Dorff TB, Kittles RA. (2021). The Role of Diverse Populations in US Clinical Trials. Med, 2(1), 21-24.
  • Luskin J, Fornati F, Mohan M, Krishnan K. Impact of Obesity on Urethroplasty outcome. Washington Hospital Center Urology Department. 2014. Abstract accepted for oral presentation at Mid-Atlantic Section of the American Urological Association September 18th-21st 2014.
  • Harbin AC, Bakios L, Bedell F, Pahira J, Bandi G. PD 32-12 The Effect of Testosterone on Kidney Stone Risk Factors. Georgetown University Hospital Urology Department. 2014. Manuscript accepted for publication in Journal of Urology April 2014.
  • Harbin AC, Bedell F, Rojek N, Ghasemian R, Hwang JJ. Cost Comparison among Laparoscopic, Open and Robotic Partial Nephrectomy at a Single Institution. Georgetown University Hospital Urology Department. 2013. Abstract accepted for oral presentation at Mid-Atlantic Section of the American Urological Association October 24-27 2013.
  • Harbin AC, Bandi G, Cheng X, Stanford V, McGeagh K, Murdock J, Ghasemian R, Lynch J, Bedell F, Verghese M, Hwang JJ. Does Pure Robotic Partial Nephrectomy Provide Similar Perioperative Outcomes When Compared to the Combined Laparoscopic-Robotic Approach? Washington Hospital Center Urology Department. 2013. Manuscript accepted for publication in Journal of Robotic Surgery.
  • Bedell F, Davil S, McArdle P, Shulinder AR. Weight associated reproductive and hormonal trends in the Old Order Amish population with hyperandrogenism. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), Johns Hopkins Hospital Endocrinology Department. 2011. Abstract accepted for oral presentation at NIDDK Medical Student Research Symposium August 2-4 2011.
  • Thesis Presentation: The Effects of Environmental Stressors on Health Outcomes via Biological Stress. Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. 2009.

Ratings & Reviews

Ratings and reviews below are gathered from the Press Ganey Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CG CAHPS) survey. CG CAHPS is a standardized survey that is used to measure a patient's experience in the physician office setting. Ratings are an average of all responses to questions about a provider's care, with five stars being the highest.
5.0
Show respect for what you say
4.9
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Provider explain in way you understand
4.9
Provider listen carefully to you
4.9
Spend enough time with you
4.9
Rate provider 0-10
4.7
Know important info medical history
02/27/25
Dr. Bedell has been very open and informative. - Verified patient
02/25/25
Good experience - Verified patient
02/22/25
Excelente - Verified patient
02/22/25
Excelente recomiendo a la doctora excelente doctora - Verified patient
02/20/25
The Dr. Is excellent. She's informative and she made also made me comfortable, talking about my medical issues. - Verified patient