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Garth S. Russell, M.D.

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Listed in Orthopedic Surgery

Company Name: Russell Medicolegal Group
Education and Credentials:
Education
Internship – 1959-60
Wesley Hospital
Wichita, Kansas

Doctor of Medicine – 1959
University of Kansas
Kansas City, Kansas

Bachelor of Science – 1953
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas

University of Arkansas – 1944 – 46
Monticello, Arkansas

Special Training
Sub-specialty Training in Prosthetics and Orthotics – 1965
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois

Residency in Orthopaedics – 1963 – 66
University of Missouri Medical School
Columbia, Missouri

Residency in General Surgery – 1960 – 63
University of Missouri Medical School
Columbia, Missouri

Licensure and Certification
2004 Board Certified, American Association of Evaluating Physicians
1968 Board Certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
1961 Missouri State License #R2175
Experience:
One of the founding partners of the Columbia Orthopaedic Group, Dr. Russell serves as a frequent national consultant and medical expert in cases involving legal dispute. His practice focuses on the evaluation and non-surgical treatment of patients with spine related issues.

Garth S. Russell, MD is a Southern Arkansas native. He attended the University of Arkansas in Monticello until joining the United States Army at the end of World War II. After his military service, he returned to college at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree. He remained in the state of Kansas for medical school and attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Russell continued his training with an internship at Wesley Hospital in Wichita and then moved to Columbia, Missouri where he completed his residencies in general surgery and orthopaedics at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. He also completed sub-specialty training in prosthetics and orthotics at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois.

In 1966, Dr. Russell, along with Dr. Glenn McElroy and Dr. John Payne, founded the Columbia Orthopaedic Group. Dr. Russell practices non-operative orthopaedic care specializing in injuries and diseases of the spine along with focusing on independent medical evaluations for legal cases and workers compensation evaluations. He is also an orthopaedic consultant for Union Pacific Railroads.

Dr. Russell is board certified by the American Association of Evaluating Physicians and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a founding member of the North American Spine Society and the Missouri State Orthopaedic Association and is also a member of numerous other associations including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Association, American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, Clinical Orthopaedic Society, and the American Medical Association. From 1967-1976, Dr. Russell served as the Chairman of the Missouri State Crippled Children’s Commission. He was a member of the Board and President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Also, from 1988-1994, he served as Chairman of the Council of Clinical Policies and Standards for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Russell was also the President of the Board of Trustees at Columbia Regional Hospital from 1978-1993.

Dr. Russell served as Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Missouri School of Medicine and was also a visiting professor at the University of Manipal in India, University of Technology in Aachen, Germany, and the University of Kyoto and University of Osaka in Japan. He remains active in research efforts and continues to do scientific presentations to both national and international audiences.
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DEFINING EXCELLENCE IN ORTHOPAEDICS SINCE 1965
Welcome to Columbia Orthopaedic Group. We’ve delivered the finest in orthopaedic care to patients across Missouri and the Midwest since 1965. Being in the community for so long, we have built a tremendous reputation for quality care and outstanding outcomes. Patients rave about our physicians, all of which are board-certified and fellowship trained in their sub-specialty.

Columbia Orthopaedic Group defines excellence in orthopaedic care through a passion for clinical skill, innovation, teamwork, wellness advocacy and patient-centered care. Whether caring for high performance athletes or restoring function in seniors, the physicians and staff have the training and expertise to deliver the latest in orthopaedic treatment.

For your convenience, we also have an impressive array of onsite ancillary services, including diagnostic imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT), outpatient surgery, PRP therapy, bracing & orthotics and more.

With 29 specialized physicians devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries and diseases of the muscles, bones, joints and soft tissue, Columbia Orthopaedic Group can get you back to health and doing the things you love to do.

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