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William Russell, MD

Radiation Oncology
Accepting New Patients
William Russell, MD
4.9 of 5 Stars
Based on 89 Patient Verified Ratings
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William Russell, MD

Radiation Oncology
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
17050 Medical Center Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Biography

William Russell, MD, specializes in radiation oncology at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1984. Dr. Russell is double-board certified in internal medicine and radiation oncology. He currently has interests in prostate brachytherapy and conformal treatment planning for breast, lung, prostate, head and neck and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Russell served six years in the U.S. Army and 16 years in the U.S. Air Force. He taught internal medicine at Wilford Hall Air Force Medical Center and was a principle investigator steering committee member of the Landmark AFCAPS TEXcaps trial of coronary disease prevention.

Education and Training

Medical School

University of Mississippi
Field of Study: MD

Residency

University of Mississippi
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

University of North Carolina Hospitals
Field of Study: Radiation Oncology

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Radiology - Radiation Oncology

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Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by Ochsner Health patients through post-care surveys. Only surveys administered by Ochsner Health are displayed, and reviews are confidential to ensure privacy. Not all reviews submitted from patients included a comment.

November 2024

Dr. Russell is always so personable and explains well.

November 2024

Dr. Russell is excellent

November 2024

I love Dr. Russell, very patient kind Doctor.

November 2024

Great

November 2024

Very good

October 2024

Have referred a church member

October 2024

Simply put, Dr. Russell is the very best.

October 2024

All great.

October 2024

Dr. Russell knows my history and was very aware of my problems

October 2024

Dr Russel is very kind. Explains everything.

October 2024

Very satisfied with my experience

October 2024

Dr. Russell is great.

October 2024

Dr. Russell was very down to earth! He listened to my concerns and answered all my questions. He also respected my treatment decisions which is the important to me.

September 2024

Dr. Russell is the best.

September 2024

Dr. Russell put me at ease and he was extremely caring answering my questions as well as my husbands.

August 2024

Dr. Russell was wonderful. He set my mind at ease about my upcoming treatment. He answered all my questions and explained my condition and what to expect from my treatment. He spent lots of quality time with me. I feel very lucky to have him as my Dr.

August 2024

Very good.

August 2024

I adore Dr. Russel.

August 2024

Awesome !

July 2024

They were all extremely efficient in their respective positions and duties.

July 2024

Excellent

June 2024

I was a patient of Dr. Russell when he was at BR General.I gladly followed him to allow him to continue my care.He's a highly knowledgeable Dr with a very good approachable and relatable manner with me.I am blessed to have had him recommended to be part of my care team.

June 2024

Experience with all staff and dr.'s positive.

May 2024

I wish all doctors could be Dr. Russell.

May 2024

Very helpful. Looked at chart & saw I was having back problems. Gave me a muscle relaxer.