Dr. Michael Bernard Russo, MD

Dr. Michael Russo specializes in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine, bringing over three decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and has dedicated 32 years to caring for patients with heart and vascular conditions. Dr. Russo is fluent in French, Spanish, Italian, English, and Arabic, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Russo practices at Penn State Health Saint Joseph Medical Center and sees patients in Wyomissing and Reading, Pennsylvania. He focuses on treating high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies that require immediate attention. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm, stress tests to evaluate heart function during exercise, and contrast echocardiography for detailed heart imaging. Patients consistently rate Dr. Russo highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 stars for his …compassionate care and clinical excellence.