Experienced in Diverticular Disease

Dr. Andrew Russ

General Surgery
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
1924 Alcoa Hwy, 
Knoxville, TN 
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Experienced in Diverticular Disease
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
1924 Alcoa Hwy, 
Knoxville, TN 
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Overview

Andrew Russ is a General Surgeon in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Russ is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Diverticular Disease.

Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in WI
Hospital Affiliations
University Health System, Inc
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

University of Tennessee Medical Center
1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
Call: 865-305-9000

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

19 Total Publications

Laparoscopic Versus Robotic Elective Sigmoid Resection for Complicated Diverticulitis.
Laparoscopic Versus Robotic Elective Sigmoid Resection for Complicated Diverticulitis.
Journal: JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Published: April 04, 2025
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