Summary

Dr. James Russell is a board-certified hematologist-oncologist who specializes in blood disorders and cancer care. He earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 1985. With over four decades of medical experience, Dr. Russell brings extensive expertise to his practice. He speaks both English and Spanish.

Dr. Russell practices at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He treats patients with blood conditions such as iron deficiency anemia and sickle cell crisis. His clinical expertise includes managing anticoagulation therapy and specialized blood clotting treatments. Patients consistently rate Dr. Russell highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 42 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

James Russell

3400 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104

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HematologyHematologyRadiation OncologyPathology
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42 Years of Experience 55 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Philadelphia , PAVoorhees , NJPHILADELPHIA , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: Stanford University School of Medicine Med School: ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: Arabian Gulf University College Of Medicine And Medical Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James Russell

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Amerihealth Caritas (Transplant patients only)
  • Centivo
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Claim Watcher (Homestead/INDECs)
  • Clover Health
  • Devoted Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Global Medical Management
  • HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance a Coventry Plan
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health)
  • Horizon BC/BS of NJ
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Military (Tricare/Health Net Federal Services)
  • Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360)
  • Independence Blue Cross (IBC)
  • Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners
  • Keystone First Health Plan
  • Medicaid - New Jersey
  • Medicaid - Pennsylvania
  • Medicare - Pennsylvania
  • Oscar Health Plan of PA
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • PA Health & Wellness
  • Perennial Advantage
  • Preferred Health Care/Eliance
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • QualCare
  • Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA

Medical Specialties

James Russell has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

James Russell has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Anemia
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Hematologist
  • Metastasis

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

James Russell holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 1985.

Medical School

Graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1984.

NPI Number

James Russell's NPI number is 1942243225.

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Where is James Russell's office located?
James Russell's office is located at 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
What languages does James Russell speak?
James Russell speaks English and Spanish.

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