Dr. Christopher Russell MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
10650 PARK RD CHARLOTTE NC, 28210About
Dr. Christopher Russell practices Pulmonology in CHARLOTTE, NC. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Russell manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
West Virginia University School of Medicine 2007
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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Fellowships
- Ohio State University, Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine
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