- Gender:
- Male
Specialties
- Hospitalist
- Internal Medicine
Areas of Interest
Dr. Russell was drawn to become a hospitalist for the variety and autonomy provided by the specialty. As a hospitalist, he coordinates all aspects of a patient's hospital stay, from hospital admission to discharge to follow-up appointments. He strives to keep his patietns, their family members and their primary care doctors informed about treatment plans and progress. He also works closely with other specialists involved in patient care.
Education
Medical School
- Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Residency
- Fairfield Medical Center, Ohio University
Graduate Training
- Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
- Rockhurst University
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Biography
Dr. Russell grew up in the Northland, where he now lives with his wife. His ties to North Kansas City Hospital are familial, with his father being a physician in the Emergency Department. In his spare time, he likes reading nonfiction books, running and gardening (from outdoor to hydroponic gardening).
