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I Russell, MD, Rheumatology, San Antonio, TX

IJonRussellMDPhD

Rheumatology San Antonio, TX

Systemic Pain & Inflammatory Syndromes

Medical Director, Fibromyalgia Research and Consulting

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  • Office

    7703 Floyd Curl Dr
    San Antonio, TX 78229
    Phone+1 210-257-1400
    Fax+1 210-257-1428

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Rheumatology, 1975 - 1978
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1973 - 1975
  • Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium
    Loma Linda University Health Education ConsortiumInternship, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1973
  • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
    Loma Linda University School of MedicineClass of 1972, MD
  • University of Nebraska
    University of NebraskaMS, Biochemistry, 1965 - 1970
  • Union College
    Union CollegeBA, Chemistry, 1962 - 1965

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1978 - 2016

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Listed Emerald for Executives and Professionals 2011
  • Patients’ Choice Award AmericanRegistry.com, 2009
  • ACR Master Rheumatologist American College of Rheumatology, 2009
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The role of inflammation in the psychiatric manifestations of the fibromyalgia syndrome.  
    O'Pry JJ, Russell, IJ, Ann Psyc
  • Expert Review Supplement: Clinical Case Update in Fibromyalgia Management.  
    Russell IJ, Natelson BH, Arnold LM, CNS Spectrums 14(10, Suppl 8): 1-20
  • Fibromyalgia syndrome: Presentation, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and Vulnerability.  
    Russell IJ, Raphael, KG, CNS Spectrum 13(3,Suppl 5) 6-11
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Abnormal natural killer cell activity in fibrositis syndrome is responsive in vitro to IL-2.
    Russell IJ, Vipraio GA, Tovar Z, Michalek J, Fletcher E, Arthritis Rheum S24
  • Initial use and assessment of a new innovation in clinical teaching: The condition diagramming method for learning diagnostic reasoning.
    Hendricson WD, Russell IJ, Generalists in Medical Education Meeting, Washington, DC
  • A prospectively-designed assessment of the condition diagramming method for teaching diagnostic reasoning.
    Russell IJ, Hendricson WD, Lawler RW, Association of American Medical Colleges, Washington, DC
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Lectures

  • New Trends in Musculoskeletal Pain. 
    Taiwan, Lecture to International Conference
  • PsychCasts DxEpx w Karen Raphael and Rx Alone. 
    San Antonio, Texas
  • FMS and Lyrica 
    Multiple Locations, 2007, 2008
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Other

  • Posture Power. 
    Russell IJ, J Musculoske Pain 12(2): 1-2
  • Is It My Fibromyalgia, Doctor? 
    Russell IJ, J Musculoske Pain 9(1): 1-5
  • Social Aspects of Fibromyalgia. 
    Russell IJ, J Musculoske Pain 9(2): 1-4
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Grant Support

  • Randomized Clinical Trial of Duloxetine & Pregabalin for the treatment of Gulf War Illness in VeteransUnited States Department of Defense [Veteran's Administration] Special Interest RFA2013–Present
  • Effect of Duloxetine on Adolescent Fibromyalgia SyndromeLilly2011–Present
  • Effect of Pregabalin on Cerebrospinal Fluid Substance P in People with FMSPfizer2010–Present

Professional Memberships