Dr. Russell F. Pruitt, MD | Athens, GA | Surgery

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Dr. Russell Pruitt is a surgeon with 35 years of experience specializing in trauma and acute care surgery. He earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and completed his internship at Carolinas Medical Center in 1992, followed by his residency at the same institution in 1996. Dr. Pruitt speaks English and brings more than three decades of surgical expertise to his practice.

Dr. Pruitt practices at Piedmont Physicians Trauma/Acute Care Surgery in Athens, Georgia. He treats patients with rib fractures, closed head injuries, and hypertension. His surgical procedures include laparoscopy and various diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts and creatinine clearance tests. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.3 stars for his care.

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24 Ratings
35 years of experience
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Carolinas Medical Center
9 written reviews
2 specialties
2 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 office location
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Dr. Pruitt listened to me when no one else would. Removed my sick gallbladder when another doctor wouldn't because of no stones . Gall bladder was diseased with sludge and making me very sick. He was so compassionate and his staff was very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommended him!!

January 18th, 2017

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I was one of Dr. Pruitts 1st patients when he practiced in Cartersville. After my surgery for a Hiatal hernia I immediately had complications. After being sent to Emory it was discovered I had a very large gauze left inside me and attached to my liver. I was in surgery for 14 hrs. I continue to have complications to this day with scar tissue. I can't live a normal life. If I bend over the scar tissue catches and I have to wait for my muscles to relax. I have tried to talk to him. He will not respond to me. Need less to say Emory also hid this from me so the statute of limitations ran out before I found out. I Can't even work now. I have constant diareah from the problems. I was tore all to pieces on the inside. I have it on tape.

October 12th, 2015

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What a nice surgeon. He really took the time to listen to me and help me understand all aspects of my upcoming surgery. Very pleased!

April 16th, 2015

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I saw Dr.Pruitt about my Gallbladder. I was referred by my primary care doctor. He was very compassionate and caring. His staff was excellent. They were very nice and soft spoken. He explained the procedure very well and also gave me his cell phone number if I needed anything. I would recommend him to anyone!

April 12th, 2013

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all he cared about was money!

April 16th, 2011

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I would highly recommend Dr. Pruitt. His staff was warm and attentive. Dr. Pruitt spent time explaining in detail my options. He even gave me his cell phone number so that I could contact him after hours if my husband had any questions. I would highly recommend him to my family and friends.

December 10th, 2010

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Very compassionate doctor and staff. Highly recommend

August 21st, 2010

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Dr Pruitt is a very caring doctor. He took excellent care of my daughter when she had appendicitis. She has done wonderfully after surgery and we are thankful to have Dr Pruitt as our surgeon. I would highly recommend both him and his staff!

April 29th, 2010

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Dr. Pruitt was excellent. He saw me on short notice after my family doctor referred me for a sick gallbladder. I had an appointment the same day. It turns out that Dr. Pruitt came back to the office to see me even though he wasn't scheduled to be in the office. His office staff told me to be "on call" for an appointment that day. Suprisingly, he called me on my cell phone to let me know that he was leaving the hospital and that he would be at his office in about half an hour. His staff was excellent. Surgery went great and now I am back to normal. Thanks Dr. Pruitt!

April 7th, 2010

Piedmont Physicians Trauma/Acute Care Surgery

242 King Avenue Suite 130Athens, GA 30606

Tel: (706) 475-7110


Dr. Russell Franklin Pruitt, MD	Dr. Errol George Duncan	Dr. Jeffrey D Pearce, MD	Dr. Azeez Popoola Adeduntan, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Vascular Surgery	Vascular Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (24 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.6 (16 Ratings)	4 (3 Ratings)
35 Years of Experience	50 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience	45 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks Spanish, English
Athens , GA	JONESBORO , GA	Watkinsville , GA	Atlanta , GA
Med School: Emory University School of Medicine	Med School: University Of The West Indies Faculty Of Medical Sciences Jamaica	Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine	Med School: Obafemi Awolowo University College Of Health Sciences
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Colonoscopy
General Surgeon

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Georgia, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Carolinas Medical Center1996

Internship

Carolinas Medical Center1992

Medical School

Emory University School of MedicineGraduated in 1991

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