Dr. Russell W. Jennings, MD | Saint Petersburg, FL | General Surgeon

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Dr. Russell Jennings is a surgeon specializing in pediatrics with four decades of experience caring for children. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and completed his residency at Children's Hospital. His dual expertise in surgery and pediatrics allows him to provide specialized surgical care specifically tailored to young patients' unique needs.

Dr. Jennings practices at multiple respected facilities throughout Saint Petersburg, Florida, including Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, and Saint Anthony's Health Care. He focuses on treating breathing problems and wheezing in pediatric patients. His surgical expertise includes performing upper GI endoscopy and specialized procedures for acid reflux treatment. Patients consistently rate Dr. Jennings highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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10 Ratings
40 years of experience
Childrens Hospital
5 written reviews
2 specialties
13 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
5 hospital affiliations
5 office locations
Male

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My son was born 14 weeks early in 2000. Dr. Jennings performed multiple intestinal surgeries before he was 3 lbs. Forever grateful - A LEGEND!

May 5th, 2019

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Dr. Jennings saved my son's life. He is the best.

November 29th, 2018

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Dr. Jennings performed a life-giving surgery for my son. Brilliant, Innovative, Team-Player, Compassionate, Tenatious. Dr.Jennings performed a tracheobronchopexy and more during the division of the vascular ring that was proving severe compression on my little son’s trachea and esophagus. Grateful, Truly!

September 15th, 2018

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Dr. Jennings is the best. He is caring, genuine and honest. He made my decision to have an emergency appendectomy on my ten year old daughter easy. I asked him, "If it was your daughter, what would you do?" He replied, "I would take her to the operating room." My daughter said the pain was gone instantly. We are so thankful to Children's Hospital and Dr. Jennings. We are so blessed to have Dr. Jennings, only a thirty minute car ride away.

September 15th, 2013

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My daughter would not be alive and thriving were it not for the outstanding care of Dr. Jennings. He consistently goes above and beyond to care for his patients and he is always accessable day or night to answer his cellphone when you have concerns. He will always tell you the truth about what is happening with your child and work toward the best solution to care for him or her. I cannot say strongly enough how much our family admires and appreciates Dr. Jennings.

October 16th, 2010

Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital

501 6th Ave SSaint Petersburg, FL 33701

Tel: (727) 898-7451

Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery

601 5th St SSaint Petersburg, FL 33701

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Dr. Russell William Jennings

601 5th St S Ste 306St Petersburg, FL 33701

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Saint Anthonys Health Care

1200 7th Ave NSaint Petersburg, FL 33705

Tel: (727) 825-1100

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

701 6th St SSaint Petersburg, FL 33701

Tel: (727) 823-1234


Dr. Russell William Jennings, MD	Dr. Kevin Lee Huguet, MD, MPH, FASMBS	Dr. Pete Franklin Peterson, MD	Dr. Matthew C. Mai, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
5 (10 Ratings)	4.4 (53 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.9 (112 Ratings)
40 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Saint Petersburg , FL	St Petersburg , FL	St Petersburg , FL	Gulf Breeze , FL
Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine	Med School: University of South Florida College of Public Health	Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine	Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
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Aortic Valve Stenosis
Birth Defects or Abnormalities (Congenital Abnormalities)
Cicatrix
Fetal Diseases
Hydrops Fetalis
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Liver Diseases
Lung Diseases
Lung tumor (Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung)
Meningomyelocele
Pediatrics
Teratoma
Urologic Diseases

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Childrens Hospital

Medical School

University Of California San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated in 1986

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