Russell Hawkins, MD

Dr. Russell Hawkins is a surgeon who specializes in multiple areas including bariatric surgery, trauma surgery, thoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, and pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and completed his surgical residency at the University of Florida in 2022. Dr. Hawkins further advanced his training through a fellowship at the University of Florida College of Medicine, which he completed in 2024. With 12 years of experience in surgical practice, he is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Hawkins practices at the Children's Health Specialty Center in Dallas, Texas, where he focuses on complex pediatric conditions and advanced surgical procedures. He treats patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia and Hirschsprung's disease, conditions that require specialized pediatric surgical expertise. His surgical skills include performing adolescent weight loss surgery using minimally invasive techniques, adrenal …operations, and anti-reflux procedures to help patients with digestive issues.