Dr. James Russell, MD | Charleston, WV | Neurology

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Dr. Russell graduated from the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine,King George's Medical University,University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences in 1983. He works in Charleston, WV and specializes in Neurology. Dr. Russell is affiliated with University Of Maryland Childrens Hospital, University Of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, Camc General Hospital, Saint Joseph Medical Center, Baltimore Va Medical Center, Camc Women And Childrens Hospital, Camc Memorial Hospital, University Of Maryland Hospital For Children and Saint Francis Hospital.

accepting new patients
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11 Ratings
43 years of experience
speaks English
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A
7 written reviews
1 specialty
13 areas of expertise
1 board certification
9 hospital affiliations
1 office location
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Dr. Russell is in Charleston, WV now and we are blessed to have him here. He is very knowledgeable and passionate for his patients. I've been diagnosed with ALS. Dr. Russell, Leslie and their ALS Team is amazing and so very helpful, compassionate and I know my family and I are not alone. Great team!!!

September 15th, 2023

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It was my second meeting with this physician and his associates in two years. Just like the first time, at the beginning of the appointment I talked to a resident and a first-year medical student for about 40 minutes and Dr. Russel stopped by at the end of the appointment for ~5-7 minutes. A resident mostly asked questions and did some simple tests without offering her opinion on the cause of the problem, unless I myself made some suggestions. A medical student did not know much: my guess is at the first year of medical school they are all like this. Dr. Russel showed up completely unprepared: it seemed that he did not read the history of the problem and probably did not have much time to talk to a resident about details. Hopefully, the medication he prescribed and solution he suggested will work or I might have to look for a different neurologist.

February 19th, 2020

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Dr. Russell spent a great deal of time with me and helped me understand the cause for my neuropathy.

February 19th, 2019

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Dr.Russel' fellow did most of the job and very well. Dr. Russel showed up for 5 min at the end of the appointment and shook my hand. His hand was wet apparently after restroom. Most of useful infirmation came from the fellow and a assistant medical student

February 8th, 2019

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Dr. Russell is wonderful! Probably saved my life. Promptly diagnosed and treated my severe case of Guillain Barre Syndrome. So smart and confident. Would highly recommend him.

May 5th, 2014

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Lousy attitude. Overbooks. Go elsewhere

October 13th, 2011

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I had told my endocrinologist that my neurologist showed no interest in finding out why I was developing small fiber neuropathy. She said she would refer me to someone who would: James Russell. Dr. Russell ordered a test that 4 rheumatologists and 2 neurologists had failed to order despite clear indications that it should have been! And it was extremely positive! I have now been directed to a scleroderma specialist, and have hopes that he can help to slow down my disease. Dr. Russell is wonderful!

October 4th, 2009

CAMC Neurology Center

415 Morris St Ste 300Charleston, WV 25301

Tel: (304) 388-6441


Dr. James Russell, MD	Dr. Jared Scott Hollinger	Holly Mckneely	Dr. Alexander Vladimirovich Otellin, MD
Neurology	Internal Medicine	Nurse Practitioner	Sleep Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3 (11 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.2 (67 Ratings)
43 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience		37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English		Speaks English	Speaks English
Charleston , WV	Huntington , WV	Charleston , WV	South Charleston , WV
Med School: University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine	Med School: Joan C Edwards School Of Medicine At Marshall University		Med School: St Petersburg State Pediatric-Medical University
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Neurology

Alzheimer's Disease
Autonomic Nervous System Diseases
Electromyography
Epilepsy
Familial Dysautonomia
Headache
Migraine Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple System Atrophy
Nerve Conduction Studies
Neuromuscular Diseases
Stroke

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Psychiatry

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, West Virginia, 2027, Active

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A

Univ Alberta Fac Med Hosp, Psychiatry

Medical School

University of Alberta, Faculty of MedicineGraduated in 1986

King George's Medical UniversityGraduated in 1984

University of Zimbabwe College of Health SciencesGraduated in 1983

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Which hospitals is Dr. James Russell affiliated with?: Dr. James Russell is affiliated with University Of Maryland Childrens Hospital, University Of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, Camc General Hospital, Saint Joseph Medical Center, Baltimore Va Medical Center, Camc Women And Childrens Hospital, Camc Memorial Hospital, University Of Maryland Hospital For Children, and Saint Francis Hospital.
Where is Dr. James Russell's office located?: Dr. James Russell's office is located at 415 Morris St Ste 300, Charleston, WV, 25301.
What languages does Dr. James Russell speak?: Dr. James Russell speaks English.

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