Dr. Lea Gifford Russell

Dr. Lea Russell specializes in obstetrics and gynecology with advanced training in maternal and fetal medicine. She earned her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and brings five years of experience to her practice. Her dual specialization allows her to provide comprehensive care for women throughout pregnancy, including high-risk pregnancies that require specialized monitoring and treatment.

Dr. Russell practices at multiple locations including Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, as well as several Prisma Health facilities in Columbia, South Carolina. She focuses on managing pregnancy-related anxiety, preeclampsia, and perineal tears. Her expertise includes performing nonstress tests to monitor fetal well-being and conducting general blood work. She also provides emergency care when urgent obstetric situations arise.