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Summary
Dr. Russell James specializes in family medicine and emergency medicine, bringing four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He completed his medical education at Universidad Del Noreste Escuela De Medicina Dr Jose Sierra Flores and communicates with patients in English.
Dr. James practices at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton in Hazleton, PA, as well as Wilkes Barre General Hospital and Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital of Wilkes Barre in Wilkes Barre, PA. His emergency medicine background enables him to handle urgent conditions like abdominal pain and chest wall pain. He performs emergency care procedures and diagnostic imaging including CT scans and chest X-rays to help diagnose and treat patients effectively.
Dr. James practices at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton in Hazleton, PA, as well as Wilkes Barre General Hospital and Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital of Wilkes Barre in Wilkes Barre, PA. His emergency medicine background enables him to handle urgent conditions like abdominal pain and chest wall pain. He performs emergency care procedures and diagnostic imaging including CT scans and chest X-rays to help diagnose and treat patients effectively.
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Quick Facts
- 41 years of experience
- 68 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Universidad Del Noreste T
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Russell Elmer James has 3 locationsWilkes Barre General Hospital
575 N River StWilkes Barre, PA 18764 Tel: (570) 829-8111
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital Of Wilkes Barre
575 N River St Fl 7Wilkes Barre, PA 18764 Tel: (570) 208-3310
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| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English | |
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| Med School: Universidad Del Noreste T | Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine | ||
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Russell Elmer James has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Russell Elmer James has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
41 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Universidad Del Noreste T
Universidad Del Noreste Escuela De Medicina Dr Jose Sierra FloresGraduated in 1985
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- Dr. Russell James's office is located at 700 E Broad St, Hazleton, PA, 18201.
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