Dr. Russell S. Ronson, MD | Pensacola, FL | Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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Dr. Russell Ronson is a thoracic surgeon who earned his medical degree from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. With 32 years of experience in thoracic surgery, he brings extensive expertise to complex chest and lung procedures. Dr. Ronson speaks English and has dedicated over three decades to advancing patient care in his specialty.

Dr. Ronson practices at multiple locations throughout Florida and Alabama, including Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, and Birmingham. His expertise includes treating coronary artery disease and myocardial ischemia, with particular experience in addressing heart conditions in women. He performs diagnostic procedures such as chest imaging and pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung and heart health. Patients have given Dr. Ronson an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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4.1

27 Ratings
32 years of experience
speaks English
Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth
13 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
10 hospital affiliations
6 office locations
Male

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Even with a not so good diagnoses, I left feeling confident in my plan of care.

May 4th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Very good experience!

April 13th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Grear service!!

November 16th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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No treatment options really discussed other than PA stating they could do surgery. No other options discussed or risks associated with surgery

July 8th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Very, very pleased with Dr. Ronson’s expert skills in replacing aortia valve w/ a double bypass. Excellent CICU staff @ Brookwood Hospital following surgery (first class).

February 5th, 2020

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Excellent surgeon of the heart! ?? Would recommend him to anyone in need of heart related surgery.

February 5th, 2020

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Dr Ronson performed an aorta valve replacement and double bypass. I am 6 weeks past the surgery and recovering ahead of schedule. His quick analysis of my problem (with consultation with other specialist) has provided me with a longer life expectancy. He explained the procedure at a high level. If you want more details be prepared to ask questions. Do research on your issue. My wife is a nurse and greatly helped me with understanding the surgery. I think Dr Ronson and his team did an excellent job and I have had no complications. Thank you Dr Ronson and your team.

November 27th, 2018

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Dr Ronson is probably a very good surgeon, but if you want to interact with a surgeon whose care you are under while in the hospital, or even for your post op appt....beware because you will interact only with his nurse practitioners. Very disappointed that he never took time to discuss concerns after surgery.

September 6th, 2018

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Outstanding communicator. Casual but totally professional. Gains pt confidence quickly.

May 11th, 2016

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Dr Robison is the best in my opinion. The care that he showed my husband who was his patient and me was just unbelievable. He always made time to talk to me and answer all f my questions and put me at ease. I couldn't ask for anything more in a doctor. He is a very caring doctor and treats all his patients as if they are the only one that matters

June 10th, 2015

Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute

125 Baptist Way Ste 3CPensacola, FL 32503

Gulf Breeze Hospital

1110 Gulf Breeze PkwyGulf Breeze, FL 32561

Tel: (448) 227-8100

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr DrBirmingham, AL 35209

Tel: (833) 251-9895

Baptist Hospital

123 Baptist WayPensacola, FL 32503

Tel: (448) 227-8478

Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola

5151 N 9th AvePensacola, FL 32504

Tel: (850) 416-7000

Hca Florida West Hospital

8383 N Davis HwyPensacola, FL 32514

Tel: (850) 494-4000


Dr. Russell Scott Ronson, MD	Dr. K. Adam Lee, MD	Dr. Richard Lloyd Clay, MD	Dr. Michel Joseph Sabra, MD
Thoracic Surgery	Thoracic Surgery	Thoracic Surgery	Thoracic Surgery
	Accepts New Patients
4.1 (27 Ratings)	4.3 (3 Ratings)	4 (20 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
32 Years of Experience		45 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Pensacola , FL	Jupiter , FL	Pensacola , FL	Pensacola , FL
Med School: Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth	Med School: New York College	Med School: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine	Med School: St Martinus University Faculty Of Medicine
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Thoracic Surgery

Aneurysm
Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB)
Coronary Artery Bypass (Heart Bypass)
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Diabetes Complications
Heart Disease (Myocardial Ischemia)
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Malformations

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2026, Expired

Medical Doctor, Alabama, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Geisel School Of Medicine At DartmouthGraduated in 1994

Dr. Paul Timothy Gustafson
Surgery
33 Years Exp | Pensacola, FL
(1)
Dr. Frank Turner Kurzweg, MD
Surgery
84 Years Exp | Pensacola, FL
(2)
Dr. Michael J Scott Sheridan, MD
Thoracic Surgery
40 Years Exp | Fort Smith, AR
(6)
Dr. Sylwia Karpinski, MD
Thoracic Surgery
24 Years Exp | Burlington, MA
(6)
Dr. Farhat Mahood, MD
Thoracic Surgery
| Pensacola, FL
(0)
Dr. Scott Robert Hannum, DO
Vascular Surgery
32 Years Exp | Kissimmee, FL
(8)
Dr. Charles Parker Riley, MD
Thoracic Surgery
| Pensacola, FL
(3)
Dr. David Addison Miles
Thoracic Surgery
51 Years Exp | Pensacola, FL
(6)
Dr. David Lee Robaczewski, MD
Thoracic Surgery
36 Years Exp | York, PA
(15)
Dr. Constantine Mavroudis
Thoracic Surgery
53 Years Exp | Indianapolis, IN
(4)

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Which hospitals is Dr. Russell Ronson affiliated with?: Dr. Russell Ronson is affiliated with Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, Baptist Hospital, Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola, Hca Florida West Hospital, Dw Mcmillan Memorial Hospital, Jay Hospital, Gulf Breeze Hospital, Baptist Hospital, Fargo Childrens Hospital, and Sanford Medical Center Fargo.

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