Overview
Dr. Russell “Rusty” Jennings, a pioneer of pediatric surgical procedures for malformed esophageal and tracheal conditions, is a surgeon in the Esophageal and Airway Treatment (EAT) Program at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, which he joined in 2022. A pediatric surgeon for more than 40 years, Dr. Jennings founded and directed the world’s first Esophageal and Airway Treatment (EAT) Center at Boston Children’s Hospital. There he led a multidisciplinary team that worked on solving unsolved problems, and developed innovative techniques for evaluation, diagnosis and successful treatment of: complex esophageal strictures esophageal atresia “long gap” esophageal atresia esophageal replacement tracheo-esophageal fistulas recurrent tracheo-esophageal fistulas laryngo-tracheo-esophageal clefts tracheomalacia bronchomalacia tracheal reconstruction aberrant subclavian artery vascular compression syndromes vascular rings pectus excavatum chest wall deformities asphyxiating thoracic dystrophies recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring during thoracic surgery Dr. Jennings has many publications on these topics including the largest series of successful treatment of complex recurrent tracheoesophageal fistulas in the literature with excellent outcomes, techniques to grow patients’ tissues to allow repair and connection of the esophagus in cases of esophageal atresia and esophageal injury, esophageal replacement with jejunum, and treatment of tracheomalacia. He has frequently taught and presented on these and numerous other related topics regionally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Jennings’ prior work includes establishing the first fetal surgery center in New England; Dr. Jennings developed the first successful fetal cardiac surgery program in the world treating HLHS before birth. Dr. Jennings earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco. His general surgery residency was done at the University of California, San Francisco. He was a postdoctoral research fellow for three years in the Fetal Treatment Center and Fetal Treatment Laboratory while completing the residency. He completed a pediatric surgery fellowship at Boston Children’s/Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Jennings is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Double Aortic Arch, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 101 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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501 6th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
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.
Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg
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Florida Hospital Physician Group Inc
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Russell W. Jennings
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Russell W. Jennings?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Russell W. Jennings by calling their office at 727-898-7451. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Russell W. Jennings a top-rated expert for Esophageal Atresia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Russell W. Jennings is classified as an Elite expert for Esophageal Atresia, 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. Russell W. Jennings specialize in?
While Dr. Russell W. Jennings is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, and Gastrointestinal Fistula. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Russell W. Jennings participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Russell W. Jennings has published 100 articles and abstracts on conditions like Esophageal Atresia. You can view a list of Dr. Russell W. Jennings's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Russell W. Jennings accept my insurance?
Dr. Russell W. Jennings accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AvMed. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-898-7451 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Esophageal AtresiaDr. Jennings isElite. Learn about Esophageal Atresia.
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- Tracheoesophageal FistulaDr. Jennings isDistinguished. Learn about Tracheoesophageal Fistula.
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- Double Aortic ArchDr. Jennings isAdvanced. Learn about Double Aortic Arch.
- EndoscopyDr. Jennings isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Jennings isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Vascular RingDr. Jennings isAdvanced. Learn about Vascular Ring.
- Experienced
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Jennings isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Jennings isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Jennings isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux in InfantsDr. Jennings isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants.
- GastroschisisDr. Jennings isExperienced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- HerniaDr. Jennings isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.