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 while also managing complex, high-risk pregnancies that require specialized attention.

Dr. Russell practices at Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, as well as multiple Prisma Health locations in Columbia, South Carolina. She focuses on caring for women experiencing high-risk pregnancies and managing complications such as vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. Her expertise includes providing spinal and epidural anesthesia for childbirth and performing essential diagnostic tests like complete blood counts to monitor maternal and fetal health throughout pregnancy.