Overview
James Russell is a Neurologist in Burlington, Massachusetts. Dr. Russell is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 104 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01805
1 Essex Center Dr, Peabody, MA 01960
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Russell
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Russell?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Russell by calling their office at 781-744-8630. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Russell a top-rated expert for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Russell is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James Russell specialize in?
While Dr. James Russell is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. James Russell participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Russell has published 104 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). You can view a list of Dr. James Russell's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Russell accept my insurance?
Dr. James Russell accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 781-744-8630 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Russell isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Advanced
- DystrophinopathyDr. Russell isAdvanced. Learn about Dystrophinopathy.
- Lambert-Eaton SyndromeDr. Russell isAdvanced. Learn about Lambert-Eaton Syndrome.
- Limb-Girdle Muscular DystrophyDr. Russell isAdvanced. Learn about Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1A
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A
- Experienced
- Andermann SyndromeDr. Russell isExperienced. Learn about Andermann Syndrome.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Russell isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Russell isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Russell isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseDr. Russell isExperienced. Learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.