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Emilio A. Russo, MD FAAFP

Chair, Department of Family Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

Program Director, Rural Family Medicine Program, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

1542 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112

Office:  (504) 568-1288 or (985) 735 - 6735

eruss1@lsuhsc.edu   

Degrees

March 2015 – February 2016       
Developing Leaders in Residency Training and Scholars in Cultural Competency, Fellowship

June 2005 – June 2008        
Family Medicine Spokane Rural Training TrackResidency Training

August 2001 – May 2005        
LSU School of Medicine New Orleans, Doctor of Medicine

September 2000 – March 2001        
University of the Nations, South Africa, Certificate in Biblical Studies and Community Development

August 1996 – December 1999      
Tusculum College, Greeneville, TN, B.A., Biology, Summa Cum Laude

Bio

Emilio A. Russo, MD currently serves as Department Chair and Marie Lahasky Professor of Family Medicine, Associate Professor of Clinical Family Medicine, Program Director of the LSU Rural Family Medicine Residency Program, and Chair of the LSU Health Science Center Committee on International Educational Experience.  Amidst these diverse leadership roles, Dr. Russo divides his days between administrative responsibilities, mentoring faculty and house staff toward artful medicine and health equity, and caring for his patients as a full-spectrum family physician in a rural practice.

As an inaugural member of the Rural Scholars Track, Dr. Russo graduated from the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2005 and completed his residency at the Family Medicine Spokane Rural Training Track in 2008. Prior to joining the residency in Bogalusa in 2013, he spent 5 years practicing in vulnerable New Orleans neighborhoods as part of a developing network of LSU clinics post-Katrina and as a member of the National Health Service Corps.  Dr. Russo’s professional interests include family medicine’s role in reducing healthcare inequity amongst vulnerable populations, global health engagement locally and abroad, and innovation in rural healthcare delivery, research, and medical education.

While at home, Dr. Russo spends his time with his beautiful wife as well as their four children—Giovanni, Mia, Liliana, and Luca. He enjoys reading, cooking, soccer, and playing the guitar.

Clinical Interests

Global Health
Family Medicine Obstetrics 
GI Endoscopy
Dermatology

Committees & Administrative Responsibilities

Committee on International Educational Experience Chair, LSU Health Science Center New Orleans 

International Travel Committee Member, LSU School of Medicine New Orleans 

Admissions Committee Member, LSU School of Medicine New Orleans

LSU Rural Scholars Track - Advisory Subcommittee Member, LSU School of Medicine New Orleans

Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics - ALSO Advisory Faculty

Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics Provider Course - Course Director, LSU School of Medicine New Orleans

Southern Area Patient Oriented Research Organization - Charter and Steering Committee Member

Selected Publications

Muncie HL, Russo E, Mohr JD (2016) Autism Spectrum Disorder.  In Paulman P.A., Pullman A.M., Nasir L. (Eds).  Family Medicine Principles and Practice, 7th Edition, Heidelberg, Germany: Springer.

Russo E, Cain E. (2014-2016). Transient Ischemic Attack. In Domino FJ (Ed.) The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2017, Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.

Russo, Emilio, MD and Garland Anderson II, MD.  Discitis. Primary Care, PEPID v 15.1.  August 2014 www.pepidonline.com

Russo, Emilio, MD and Kartik Patel, MD. Testosterone Deficiency.  Primary Care, PEPID v 15.1.  August 2014 www.pepidonline.com

 

Additional Info

Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians 

Diplomat, American Board of Family Medicine

Certifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
Advaced Life Support for Obstetrics (ALSO Provider)
S.T.A.B.L.E. certified
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

Affiliated Hospitals & Clinics

Our Lady of the Angels Hospital 

http://www.oloah.org/

University Medical Center - New Orleans

http://www.umcno.org/