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Maria C. Russell
Experienced in Hernia Surgery

Dr. Maria C. Russell

Surgical Oncology
Emory health
Emory Winship Cancer Institute
1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgC, 
Atlanta, GA 
Offers Telehealth
23 Years of Experience
Experienced in Hernia Surgery
Emory health
Emory Winship Cancer Institute
1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgC, 
Atlanta, GA 
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Overview

Maria Russell is a Surgical Oncologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Russell has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 97 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Brody School Of Medicine At ECU, 2003.0
Residency
Emory University School of Medicine
Specialties
Surgical Oncology
Licenses
Surgery in GA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery, 2010
Fellowships
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Hospital Affiliations
Grady Memorial Hospital
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Emory University Hospital
Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Emory Winship Cancer Institute
1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgC, Atlanta, GA 30322
Call: 404-778-3307

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.

1 Clinical Trials

Comparing the Clinical Impact of Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance Programs
Comparing the Clinical Impact of Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance Programs
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 26, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

98 Total Publications

ASO Visual Abstract: Longitudinal Academic Productivity of Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship Graduates: Misalignment between Training, Career Trajectory, and Workforce Needs.
ASO Visual Abstract: Longitudinal Academic Productivity of Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship Graduates: Misalignment between Training, Career Trajectory, and Workforce Needs.
Journal: Annals of surgical oncology
Published: October 15, 2025
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Sahir Shroff is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Shroff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Shroff is currently accepting new patients.

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Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

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5150 Stilesboro N W Rd, Suite 220, 
Kennesaw, GA 
 (25.6 miles away)
770-424-8222
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Sartaj Sanghera is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Kennesaw, Georgia. Dr. Sanghera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Sanghera is currently accepting new patients.

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Surgical Oncology
Experienced in Hernia Surgery
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Surgical Oncology

Winship Cancer Institute At Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, ErbBldg, 
Atlanta, GA 
 (8.1 miles away)
404-778-3307
Experience:
22+ years
Languages Spoken:
English, Hebrew
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Joshua Winer is a Surgical Oncologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Winer has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Mesenchymoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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Areas of Expertise

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    • Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
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    • Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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    • ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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    • Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
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