Dr. John Kevin Russ, MD

Dr. John Russ is a family medicine physician with nearly five decades of experience caring for patients and families. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his residency training at LSU Health Sciences. With 47 years in practice, Dr. Russ has developed extensive expertise in comprehensive primary care. He is fluent in Vietnamese, Spanish, and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations throughout the community.

Dr. Russ practices in Metairie, Louisiana, and maintains affiliations with East Jefferson General Hospital, West Jefferson Medical Center, and Tulane Lakeside Hospital. His clinical expertise includes managing chronic kidney disease and hypertension, conditions that require ongoing monitoring and careful coordination of care. He also treats patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, providing comprehensive management for complex cases. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him …an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars on Vitals.