Overview
Dr. Russo received her medical degree from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2003. She went on to complete her internship and residency at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, where she also served as Chief Resident. She completed her fellowship in Obstetric Anesthesiology at Ochsner Hospital. Dr. Russo was Director of Obstetric Anesthesia from 2009-2019, when she became Vice Chair of Anesthesiology at Ochsner Medical Center (New Orleans).
Dr. Russo is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Russo is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2700 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
Clinical Research
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