Dr. John Russell, a cardiac surgeon in San Antonio, TX, carries out sophisticated surgeries on the blood vessels and heart to repair damage.
Yes, Dr. John C. Russell is accepting new patients at this office.
(210) 492-9131
2731 Oak Bluff, San Antonio, TX 78230
Dr. John Russell graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1962.
Dr. Russell has one office in Texas where he specializes in Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.
Heart and cardiovascular ailments, such as ischemic, rheumatic, valvular, or congenital heart disease, endocarditis and atherosclerosis, affect a large percentage of our society. Dr. John Russell is a cardiac surgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of these common heart related illnesses in San Antonio, TX. He may conduct operations such as surgical implantation of defibrillators and pacemakers, heart valve repair, heart transplant surgery, or coronary artery bypass.
As a general surgeon in Texas, Dr. Russell performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Russell may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Russell may see patients in Texas for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Russell, but only those who participate in Medicare.