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Dr. Gary Russell, MD

Dr. Gary Russell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Gary Russell, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Jasper, AL. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast and Walker Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

2950 Highway 78 E Jasper, AL 35501

Make an Appointment

(205) 384-1453

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Russell is affiliated with Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Miramar Beach, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Russell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Russell

3.8

28 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
68%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
29%
29%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Randy – Oct 13, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 03, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Lyssa Sutton in GARDENDALE – Feb 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
deb in jasper – Feb 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ruth in Jasper, AL – Sep 12, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
San Antonio, TX – Sep 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jasper, AL – Aug 29, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tara in Jasper, AL – Aug 16, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tina in Dora, al – Jun 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joe in jasper, al – Apr 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sarah BEth in Birmingham, AL – Nov 15, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Treat others as you would want to be treated

biography

 Dr. Gary Russell, M.D., a fellow with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, is married to the former Gay Hynde of Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. & Mrs. Russell have two children and are active members in the First United Methodist Church...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery

  • Orthopedics

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  • University Of Alabama Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1990
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Locations

Practice

Southern Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Assoc. P C.2950 Highway 78 E Jasper, AL 35501
1
Office1580 Montgomery Hwy Ste 14B Hoover, AL 35216
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast

    7800 US Highway 98 W
    Miramar Beach, FL 32550
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Fayette Medical Center

    1653 Temple Ave N
    Fayette, AL 35555

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Princeton Baptist Medical Center

    701 Princeton Ave SW
    Birmingham, AL 35211
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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