Scott Russo, MD
Dr. Scott Russo specializes in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of spinal disorders and orthopaedic fracture care. He is accomplished in all areas of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal surgeries, including trauma, tumors, degenerative conditions, scoliosis and herniated discs. His subspecialty of interest is in the non-surgical and surgical care of pediatric and adult scoliosis and kyphosis. Dr. Russo is also part of the clinical faculty at Grand Valley State University, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and the coordinator for the spine in the Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Residency Program.
Specialties
- Research
- Spine
Education
- Medical – Wayne State University Medical School (Detroit, Mich.), M.D., 1984
- Undergraduate – Michigan State University (East Lansing, Mich.), BS, 1979
Board Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Training
- Fellowship – Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (Springfield, Ill.), Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, 1989-1990
- Residency – Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Residency Program (Grand Rapids, Mich.), Orthopaedic Surgery, 1985-1989
- Internship – Blodgett Memorial Medical Center (Grand Rapids, Mich.), 1984-1985
Certifications / Memberships
- Scoliosis Research Society
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- North American Spine Society
- American Spinal Injury Association
- AO Spine
- Michigan Orthopaedic Society
- Michigan State Medical Society
- Kent County Medical Society
- American Association of Orthopaedic Executives
- American Medical Association
Honors & Awards
- Elected by the Scoliosis Research Society as a Candidate Fellow, 2012-2018
- Elected by peers for inclusion in Best Doctors in America, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013
- Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Resident Program Teacher of the Year, 2011-2012
Patient Reviews
Patient Testimonial 2019-02-11Front check in staff that checked me in today was lacking customer service skills. Very unfriendly. Dr Russo is a great Dr.
Patient Testimonial 2019-02-11Could not be more pleased with my outcome!
Patient Testimonial 2018-11-26Thanks
Patient Testimonial 2018-11-12I think doctor Russo is a excellent surgeon.I am very pleased with my surgery no. I would refer him to my mom or any ones mother.
Patient Testimonial 2018-11-12Yes
Patient Testimonial 2018-11-12I love you guys.
Patient Testimonial 2018-11-12I love you guys.
Patient Testimonial 2018-11-08Always excellent service!! Never been anything less
Patient Testimonial 2018-11-08Very good job at explanation of problem, procedures, and options. Thank you!
Patient Testimonial 2018-10-31Dr.Russo is wonderful!!! Has a superb bedside manner. Professional ,considerate and sincer. Highly recommend.
Patient Testimonial 2018-10-29IAppreciate your help you've been great
Patient Testimonial 2018-10-29IAppreciate your help you've been great
Patient Testimonial 2018-10-24Great doctor
Patient Testimonial 2018-10-24Great doctor!
Patient Testimonial 2018-10-17I'm. So thankful for the care I've received under Scott Russo.
Patient Testimonial 2018-10-15Very pleased
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Patient Testimonial 2018-10-15
Took great care of me.
Patient Testimonial 2018-09-24Everyone was kind, fast and efficient.
Patient Testimonial 2018-09-17Awesome Dr explained everything
Patient Testimonial 2018-09-17Awesome
Patient Testimonial 2017-11-20A
Patient Testimonial 2017-03-22A+ rating, Dr Russo is by far the best Dr I have been too
Patient Testimonial 2017-02-13I always feel welcome here. I know I am getting the best care always. Thank you!
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