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 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!
Patient Testimonial 2017-02-06scott very throughor
Patient Testimonial 2017-02-06Very long wait,satisied with diagnosis and suggested treatment
Patient Testimonial 2017-02-06best doctor and office ever
Patient Testimonial 2017-02-06Getting a hold of the office to make appointment is such a hassle. My appointments always need to be rescheduled.
Patient Testimonial 2017-02-06love the MA Katie she is terrific.Reallly love the doctor.
Patient Testimonial 2017-02-01awesome office...
Patient Testimonial 2017-02-01Very fast service, advice and business servicess
Patient Testimonial 2017-01-30i am very happy!!!!!!!
Patient Testimonial 2017-01-30good job
Patient Testimonial 2017-01-30great service
Patient Testimonial 2017-01-30I am very thankful that I am recieving help for my pain due to my scoliosis. Thank you very much!