Summary

Dr. Russell Wesson is the Surgical Director of Kidney Transplantation and a liver and kidney transplant surgeon at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

His areas of clinical expertise include Liver, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, Hepatobiliary surgery, Living Liver and Kidney donation and Transplantation for Colorectal Metastasis.

Dr. Wesson completed his General Surgery Residency in 2016 at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was an intern at Johns Hopkins in 2009 after receiving his medical degree from the University of Cape Town, South Africa.

After his residency, Dr. Wesson completed the American Society of Transplant Surgery accredited Fellowship in Abdominal Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery at Johns Hopkins.  He continued on faculty within the division of transplant surgery.

Dr. Wesson's academic and research focuses on basic and translational research within the context of liver and kidney transplantation and organ injury. He is active as a principal investigator on multiple clinical trials investigating novel immunosuppressive agents.

He is a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgery as well as the American Transplantation Society.

To support Dr. Wesson's research, visit: https://secure.jhu.edu/form/Wesson
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Quick Facts

  • 23 years of experience
  • 10 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Cape Town Faculty Of Health Sciences
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

1800 Orleans StBaltimore, MD 21287

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Russell Noel Wesson

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Russell Noel Wesson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Russell Noel Wesson has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Transplant Surgeon

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Cape Town Faculty Of Health SciencesGraduated in 2003

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Russell Wesson affiliated with?
Dr. Russell Wesson is affiliated with The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Where is Dr. Russell Wesson's office located?
Dr. Russell Wesson's office is located at 1800 Orleans St, Baltimore, MD, 21287.
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