Dr. Russell Carlson, MD
Dr. Russell Carlson, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Buffalo, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Kenmore Mercy Hospital and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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2809 Wehrle Dr Ste 13 Buffalo, NY 14221Make an Appointment
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About Me
care philosophy
Spend an appropriate amount of time with patients and their family or friends, clearly explaining the disease process, diagnostic steps and treatment options. Be available to answer questions and address concerns regarding the postoperative course or events.biography
College - Texas A&M University (1977-1981) - B.S. in Biochemistry.Med School - Texas A&M University (1981-1985) - M.D.
Internship (PGY-1) - the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota (1985-1986).
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Cardiothoracic Surgery
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University At Buffalo (mba)
2010Nyu Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1994Mayo Clinic Rochester
Residency Hospital, 1992Mayo Clinic-rochester
Internship Hospital, 1986Texas A&m Health Science Center College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1985Texas A&m University / Main Campus
Undergraduate School, 1981
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - View all patient feedback
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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