Dr. Sudha A. Russell, MD | Santa Maria, CA | Pediatrician

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Dr. Russell graduated from the Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1979. Dr. Russell works in Santa Maria, CA and 2 other locations and specializes in Pediatrics. Dr. Russell is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center, Marian Regional Medical Center and KAISER PERMANENTE WOODLAND HILLS MEDICAL CENTER.

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8 Ratings
47 years of experience
speaks Chinese, Spanish
Medical College Of Pennsylvania
7 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
3 hospital affiliations
3 office locations

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

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Dr. Russell's Ratings and Reviews

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8 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 24 Minutes

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Dr. Russell is good. She needs to leave CHC though. The staff is so poorly trained and unprofessional. Never again will I return. Sad experience

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

March 21st, 2026

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Dr Russell is awesome. She's knowledgeable, thorough, kind, and caring. She's great with my kids, explains what she's doing, remembers your details, and genuinely is interested in making sure your child is healthy and cared for. I've been going to her since December of 2022 and have never had an issue or negative experience!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 28th, 2025

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Dr. Russell is amazing, friendly and very kind. If you have any questions she has the answers. I would greatly recommend her.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 12th, 2025

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Dr. Russell is it amazing doctor She is by far the best pediatrician that I have ever had. She is so articulate and clear. She is great with my daughter and very respectful to children and parents.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 19th, 2025

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Caring, professional and called us the next day!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 10th, 2011

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Exceptional Doctor with incredible knowledge and good heart.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 3rd, 2011

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DR RUSSELL IS HEAVEN SENT! SHE SAVED MY 5 MONTH OLD SON'S LIFE THE FIRST TIME SHE MET HIM! THIS DR GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND, GENUINELY CARES ABOUT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF HER PATIENTS! SHE CALLED EVERYDAY CHECKING ON MY SON UNTIL HE RECOVERED. AND WE MISS HER VERY MUCH SINCE SHE MOVED OUT OF TOWN!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 28th, 2008

Chc Santa Maria Del Valle

430 S Blosser RdSanta Maria, CA 93458

Tel: (805) 361-8900

Mon8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 6:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Marian Regional Medical Center

1400 E Church StSanta Maria, CA 93454

Tel: (805) 739-3000

Community Regional Medical Center

2823 Fresno StFresno, CA 93721

Tel: (559) 459-6000


Dr. Sudha A Russell, MD	Dr. Tracy Ching-Hue Burton	Dr. Tamar Heisler	Dr. Hillel Kinan Janai, MD
Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (8 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (9 Ratings)
47 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, Spanish	Speaks Chinese, Spanish	Speaks English
Santa Maria , CA	Franklin , TN	Franklin , TN	Santa Maria , CA
Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania	Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University	Med School: Technion Israel Institute Of Technology
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Pediatrics

Asthma
Check-up
Immunization
Pediatric Diabetes
Physical
Vaccination

Dr. Sudha A Russell holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Medical College Of Pennsylvania.

Medical School

Graduated from Medical College Of Pennsylvania in 1979.

NPI Number

Dr. Russell's NPI number is 1528037892.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Sudha Russell affiliated with?: Dr. Sudha Russell is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center, Marian Regional Medical Center, and KAISER PERMANENTE WOODLAND HILLS MEDICAL CENTER.
What languages does Dr. Sudha Russell speak?: Dr. Sudha Russell speaks Chinese and Spanish.

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