Featured review
"May be the best doctor I have ever consulted. Thank goodness for our consultation with Dr. Russo. He is an expert in his field, and anything but a cookie cutter surgeon. After my loved one was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma, and other physicians were quick to recommend surgery as the only option, Dr. Russo suggested further testing offered at MSK and further analysis of tests for the 10% chance that the tumor was benign. His concern and expertise spared my loved one unnecessary major surgery. He listened to concerns without being dismissive. He was also empathetic to apprehensions about excessive radiation, and anesthesia, and tested accordingly. I am beyond grateful to his expertise and empathy. In addition, an immensely pleasant and down-to-earth person".
Overview
I am a urologic oncological surgeon known for my academic work in kidney tumor surgery. My expertise includes partial nephrectomy, removing only the tumor using small "miniflank" incisions while preserving maximal kidney function, and cytoreductive radical nephrectomy for patients with advanced kidney cancers. I also lead a kidney tumor surgical research team at Memorial Sloan Kettering that has created nomograms predicting survival and renal functional outcomes.
Patient's perspective
- Explains conditions and treatments
- Takes time to answer my questions
- Provides follow-up as needed
- Office cleanliness
Based on patient feedback.
Awards
Webmd preferred provider
Ratings and reviews
Dr. Russo's Rating
Patient Perspective
Explains conditions and treatments
Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed
Locations
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
353 E 68th St
New York, NY, 10065
Tel: (800) 755-7173
Conditions treated
Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell Cancer)
Procedures performed
- Cystoscopy
- Nephrectomy
- Urinary Flow Tests
- Cystourethroscopy
- Urinary Flow Tests
- Kidney Transplant
Specialties
Oncologist
Certifications & education
Education & training
Fellowship
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1988
Residency
Washington University Medical Center
1983
Washington University Medical Center
1981
Medical school
Columbia University
Graduated 1979
Languages Spoken
English
Insurance plans accepted (30)
- Accepts Medicare
- Accepts Medicaid
Please verify insurance information directly with your doctor's office as it may change frequently.
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only starting 9/1/23)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
- Blue Cross Blue Shield New York
- Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ
- Blue Cross Health Plus
- Carrum Health
- Cigna
- Connecticare
- Emblem
- Emblem Essential
- Emblem Medicare Advantage
- Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
- Empire Essential
- Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)
- Fidelis
- Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP
- Fidelis Medicare Advantage
- First Health
- Healthfirst
- Healthfirst Managed Medicaid
- Healthfirst Medicare Advantage
- Healthsmart
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)
- Horizon Medicare Advantage
- Husky CT Medicaid
- Magnacare
Hospital affiliations
Memorial Sloan Kettering
