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  • Office

    25 Vista Dr
    Tunkhannock, PA 18657
    Phone+1 570-336-0806

Summary

  • Dr. Gary Russell is a family physician in Tunkhannock, PA. After serving with the USAF for three years, he spent the next 28 years caring for patients in outpatient, inpatient, and skilled nursing care. Affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Geisinger Medical Center and Tyler Memorial Hospital. He received his medical degree from Oral Roberts University School of Medicine and has been in practice 30 years. Now focusing on long term care as medical director, global health with Samaritan's Purse DART (Disaster Assistance Response Team) and teaching medical students and residents locally and internationally (Albania to Togo with stops in between). He is experienced in metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, geriatrics, and global health.

Education & Training

  • Washington Health System
    Washington Health SystemResidency, Family Medicine, 1987 - 1990
  • Oral Roberts University School of Medicine
    Oral Roberts University School of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2024 - 2024
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2021 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1988 - 2024
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013
  • Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2009-2012
  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2009-2012