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Bill Russell MD

Director, Ian M. Burr Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Pediatrics, and Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Adrenal Disorders
  • Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1, Type 2, MODY, CF-Related, Neonatal
  • Disorders of Sexual Development / Intersex
  • Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology
  • Pediatric Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism
  • Pituitary Disorders
  • Thyroid Disorders

Locations

Services

Languages

  • English
  • German
  • Greek

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Harvard University, 1976
  • Internship - Massachusetts General Hospital, 1977
  • Residency - Massachusetts General Hospital, 1979
  • Fellowship - Massachusetts General Hospital, 1982
  • Fellowship - University of North Carolina Health Care System, 1984

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics, 1982
  • Pediatric Endocrinology - American Board of Pediatrics, 1983

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Patient Comments

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Dr.Russell is great
April 5, 2026
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I am writing this with tears in my eyes. After years of not getting answers and being rushed through like cattle at her pediatrician's office, it was literally a huge relief to be seen and recognized and told my concerns are valid by a medical professional. Every provider in this state should take a page from Dr. Russell's book as his bedside manner was something I have not experienced with my daughter since we moved here ten years ago. We live four hours away and will make the trip again if needed.
March 30, 2026
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We would recommend Dr Russell to anyone he's the greatest
February 18, 2026
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Dr. Russell is fantastic. The best doctor we've ever had. He really takes the time & effort to make you feel heard.
February 2, 2026
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VERY impressed with the quality of the care we received.
July 21, 2025
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