Summary

Shellie Russell-Skerski, MD, provides a full range of health care to children from birth through age 18. She decided on her future profession in third grade, when she dressed up as a doctor. Her parents were teachers, so pediatrics was a natural choice. Dr. Russell-Skerski enjoys learning about patients and their families and watching them grow. Before joining Samaritan, she practiced in a small town in rural Ohio for 20 years and was looking for a similar setting in Oregon to be near family. In her free time, Dr. Russell-Skerski is learning Italian and belongs to a book club. She has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and enjoys being outdoors, playing piano, knitting and spending time with family and pets.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 38 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Pediatrics
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Samaritan Health Clinic - Newport

930 SW Abbey St Ste ANewport, OR 97365

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4.6 
38 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Newport , ORFranklin , TNWaldport , ORNewport , OR
Med School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University Med School: University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Med School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia Campus
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Shellie Russell-Skerski

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Aultcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareOregon
  • CareOregon - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cascade Health Alliance
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • GEHA
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • InterCommunity Health Network CCO
  • InterCommunity Health Network CCO - HMO
  • InterCommunity Health Network CCO - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Shellie Russell-Skerski has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Shellie Russell-Skerski has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Shellie Russell-Skerski holds an expired medical license in the state of Oregon. They are board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Oregon that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Pediatrics and University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program.

Medical School

Graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University in 1988, Medical College of Wisconsin in 1988, and Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi in 1988.

NPI Number

Shellie Russell-Skerski's NPI number is 1790849065.

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Shellie Russell-Skerski's office is located at 930 SW Abbey St Ste A, Newport, OR, 97365.
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Shellie Russell-Skerski speaks English.

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