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Dr. Russell Pruitt, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
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Dr. Russell Pruitt, MD is a General Surgeon in Athens, GA.
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Dr. Russell Pruitt, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Athens, GA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Russell Pruitt, MD is a General Surgeon in Athens, GA.

About

Dr. Pruitt graduated from Emory University in 1991 and completed a residency at Carolinas Medical Center.Dr. Russell Pruitt, MD is a General Surgeon in Athens, GA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Pruitt currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mission Hospital and Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Dr. Pruitt has experience treating conditions like Appendicitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pruitt received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Pruitt's office accepts new patients. Dr. Pruitt is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Rib Fracture
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Rib Fracture
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Rib Fracture
Anorectal Abscess
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Gallstones
Ileus
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Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Traumatic Brain Injury
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Thoracentesis
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hirschsprung's Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neurofibrosarcoma
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoid Removal
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Removal
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenorrhaphy
Thyroid Surgery
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • United Healthcare
  • Carelink HMO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • WellCare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • HealthKeepers Plus POS
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Pathway Guided Access-GA
  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
    1199 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 475-7110
  2. 2 Piedmont Physicians Ortho Trauma Athens
    242 King Ave Ste 130, Athens, GA 30606
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 475-7110
  3. 3 Northwest Georgia Surgical Specialists PC
    4900 Ivey Rd NW Bldg 1000, Acworth, GA 30101
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 917-9557

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pruitt
4.6
Based on 10 Reviews
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1 Star (1)

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Apr 01, 2016
I would sincerely recommend Dr. Pruitt to my friends. He takes time to listen and understands each individual's unique issues. Very nice doctor and great staff.
Tim B. in Powder Springs, GA — Apr 01, 2016
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Emory University
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Carolinas Medical Center
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Russell Pruitt, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pruitt's profile.

Dr. Russell Pruitt, MD is affiliated with Mission Hospital and Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Russell Pruitt, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mission Hospital

    509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC

  • Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

    1199 Prince Ave, Athens, GA