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Dr. Russell Carlson, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Russell Carlson, MD
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Dr. Russell Carlson, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Buffalo, NY.
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Dr. Russell Carlson, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 66
Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Russell Carlson, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Buffalo, NY.

About

Dr. Carlson graduated from Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at Mayo Clinic Rochester. Dr. Russell Carlson, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Buffalo, NY and has 40 years experience. Dr. Carlson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and Sisters of Charity Hospital. At present, Dr. Carlson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Carlson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Carlson is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Thoracentesis
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Thoracentesis
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Thoracentesis
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Atrial Fibrillation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Lung Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thymomas
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Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Event Monitor
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Heart Defect Repair
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lobectomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Implantation, Permanent
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Surgical Biopsy
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Connection Employer Sponsored
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    National Blue High Performance Network
  • Preferred Choice POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    BlueCard PPO
    Preferred Choice HMO-POS
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
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  • MagnaCare PPO
  • GHI CBP
  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • Fidelis Care
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care HMO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate Plus POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Massoud Arbabzadeh MD P.C.
    2809 Wehrle Dr Ste 13, Buffalo, NY 14221
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 632-0006
  2. 2 Michael J. Mitchell MD Facs. PLLC
    620 10th St Ste 715, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 282-0349
  3. 3 St Joseph Hospital of Cheektowaga New York
    2605 Harlem Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 891-2400
  4. 4 Mercy Hospital
    565 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 826-7000
    Monday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 23:45
    Tuesday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 23:45
    Wednesday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 23:45
    Thursday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 23:45
    Friday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 23:45
    Saturday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 23:45
    Sunday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 23:45

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Patient Reviews
Dec 28, 2024
Outstanding care and follow up performed by an expert in his field! He explained in detail his procedure and exactly how it was done, as well as the functioning details of the device he implanted. Spent half hour post op with us answering any and all questions we may have!Gave us his personal cell phone number in case there is a problem! Could not be more pleased with his service or demeanor, a true professional.
Jim — Dec 28, 2024
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Mayo Clinic-Rochester
    1986
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic Rochester
    1992
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Nyu Medical Center
    1994
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Russell Carlson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Carlson's profile.

Dr. Russell Carlson, MD is affiliated with Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and Sisters of Charity Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Russell Carlson, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kenmore Mercy Hospital

    2950 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore, NY

  • Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center

    621 10th St, Niagara Falls, NY

  • Sisters of Charity Hospital

    2157 Main St, Buffalo, NY