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Dr. Russell McElveen, DO

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 48
Dr. Russell McElveen, DO
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Dr. Russell McElveen, DO is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Carbondale, IL.
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Dr. Russell McElveen, DO

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 48
Carbondale, IL
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. Russell McElveen, DO is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Carbondale, IL.

About

Dr. McElveen graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006 and completed a residency at Union Memorial Hospital.Dr. Russell McElveen, DO is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Carbondale, IL and has 18 years experience. Dr. McElveen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, Freeman Hospital West, Herrin Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale and Warner Hospital and Health Services. Dr. McElveen's office accepts new patients. Dr. McElveen is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Carotid Artery Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Carotid Artery Disease
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Pleural Effusion
Systolic Heart Failure
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Arrhythmias
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cancer
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Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Diseases
Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Thrombosis
Unstable Angina
Vascular Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Esophageal Surgery
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lung Surgery
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Tilt_Testing
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Advantage PPO
  • HealthLink
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Choice
  • Tricare
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Preferred Network Access
  • Aetna PPO
    Aetna
    Aetna POS
  • Choice Plus
    United Healthcare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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  • HFN
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Coventry Health Care PPO
    Coventry Health Care
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna
    Cigna
    Cigna POS
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    Humana HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    409 W Oak St Ste 202, Carbondale, IL 62901
  2. 2 Meritas Health Cardiology
    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 520, Kansas City, MO 64116
  3. 3 Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center
    801 5th St, Sioux City, IA 51101
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 Mercy Clinic Cardiac Thoracic And Vascular Surgery-Joplin
    100 Mercy Way Ste 310, Joplin, MO 64804

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May 19, 2021
Dr McElveen performed emergency open heart surgery on me April 1, 2021. Due to his immediate actions I am alive today. He saved my life. He was an outstanding communicator with my family and with myself. He showed the utmost in professional and personal care. He saved my life.
Lori Spillman — May 19, 2021
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    2007
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Union Memorial Hospital
    2011
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
    2011
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Russell McElveen, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. McElveen's profile.

Dr. Russell McElveen, DO is affiliated with SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, Freeman Hospital West, Herrin Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale and Warner Hospital and Health Services.

Yes, Dr. Russell McElveen, DO holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

    3635 Vista Ave, Saint Louis, MO

  • SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital

    2 S Hospital Dr, Murphysboro, IL

  • Freeman Hospital West

    1102 W 32nd St, Joplin, MO

  • Herrin Hospital

    201 S 14th St, Herrin, IL

  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale

    405 W Jackson St, Carbondale, IL

  • Warner Hospital and Health Services

    422 W White St, Clinton, IL