Type Of Business:
Healthcare Center
Major Product/SVS:
Healthcare Including Cardiology
Favorite Business Publication:
The Journal of the American Medical Association
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending Time with his Family
Education Degrees:
Fellowship in Cardiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham (1963); Residency, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Harvard Medical School (1960); Internship, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Harvard Medical School (1956); MD, Vanderbilt University (1956); Bachelor of Arts, Vanderbilt University (1953)
Affiliations Awards:
Fellow, Chairman, Annual Scientific Session, American College of Cardiology (1994); American College of Chest Physicians; American Heart Association; American Medical Association
Place of Birth:
Birmingham
Children's Names:
Scott, Katherine, Meredith, Stephen
Date of Distinction:
9/19/2008
Work History:
Professor of Medicine in Cardiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Career Achievements:
Distinguished Fellow, American College of Cardiology
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Dr. Russell's caring nature toward patients separates him from his peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Dr. Russell's greatest career achievements were being elected as the chairman of the Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology in 1994 and becoming a distinguished fellow of the American College of Cardiology in 2002.
Charity:
Volunteer, Boys Scouts of America; Kiwanis Club of Birmingham
Number Of Years In Profession:
53
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to having an interest in people and their problems, an intellectual curiosity for cardiology and medicine, and concern for his patients.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
He became involved in his profession because he had an interest in the human heart and was inspired by his father, who was an internist.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Russell published a book on the management of coronary artery disease with Charles E. Rackley in 1976.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Caring for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease Including Coronary Artery and Hypertension Disease, Assisting Medical Students, Interns, Residents and Cardiology Fellows
Education Certifications:
Board Certification in Internal Medicine and Cardiology
Awards/Honors:
Silver Antelope Award, Boy Scouts of America; Silver Beaver Award, Boy Scouts of America; Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America; Commendation Medal, U.S. Army