Summary

Dr. Lorena Russo is a family medicine physician who has been caring for patients for over three decades. She earned her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at Ventura County Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program. Her extensive experience spans 33 years of practice, during which she has developed expertise in treating patients of all ages. Dr. Russo is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse communities effectively.

Dr. Russo practices at multiple locations throughout the Capitola and Santa Cruz area, including Dignity Health Medical Group Dominican Urgent Care and Dominican Hospital. She specializes in treating common respiratory conditions such as upper respiratory infections and addressing frequent infections in children. Her practice also includes performing essential diagnostic procedures like COVID-19 testing and rapid strep tests to help patients receive timely care. Patients have given her an average rating of 2.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2
  • 33 years of experience
  • 49 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Ventura County Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Lorena Doud Russo has 3 locations

Dignity Health Medical Group Dominican Urgent Care

1820 41st Ave Ste CCapitola, CA 95010
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican

1820 41st Ave Suite CCapitola, CA 95010

Dominican Hospital

1555 Soquel DrSanta Cruz, CA 95065

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33 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Capitola , CAHouston , TXDanville , CATempleton , CA
Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lorena Doud Russo

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CareOregon
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • First Choice Health
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Hawaii Medical Assurance Association (HMAA)
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
  • Tricare
  • UCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lorena Doud Russo has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lorena Doud Russo has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Dr. Lorena Doud Russo holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ventura County Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program and Ventura County Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Russo's NPI number is 1306959390.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Lorena Russo affiliated with?
Dr. Lorena Russo is affiliated with Watsonville Community Hospital.
Is Dr. Lorena Russo accepting new patients?
Dr. Lorena Russo is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Lorena Russo's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Where is Dr. Lorena Russo's office located?
Dr. Lorena Russo's office is located at 1820 41st Ave Ste C, Capitola, CA, 95010.
Does Dr. Lorena Russo accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Lorena Russo has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Lorena Russo accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Lorena Russo accepts on their Vitals profile.

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