I have been a patient of Dr. Russell’s for over ten years now. In the beginning I found it difficult to speak with him, I did not find him arrogant, but his demeanour was that of someone who was quiet, very knowledgeable and more of an old world type of doctor in his mannerisms. In the beginning when I was very ill, Dr. Russell and his nursing associate were very attentive to my needs and worked hard at trying to find the right medications for me. Over the years, I have learned that it best to be direct in your questioning to get the answers that you need, and I think that he appreciates that. I am on a healthier road now due to Dr. Russell’s plan of having me on the best and newest of medications available. With there being so many different Arthritis diseases out there, I feel that Dr. Russell is one of the best in his field and has my utmost respect. As a wise old person once told me, “God helps those who help themselves.”
Posted Date : 29/04/2024
Anonymous
Just met the man. I suppose, in time, more will be revealed.
Anonymous
I was not happy with what I was told today . I got absolutely no were at all
Anonymous
Not a good doctor at all. Misdiagnosed me with ankylosing spondylitis. He was very quick to ask me what kind of insurance I had. He got me on an expensive injection ($1500 per month) as fast as he could. After 2 months I insisted I didn’t feel much better. Even after an MRI that came back clean he wanted me to continue on the injection. I insisted that there was something physical going on because of how the injury happened and the injection not doing anything. He said that if I didn’t want to take the injection there was nothing else he could do for me. I later met a doctor that gave me a properly diagnosis and helped me to get better. Stay awake from this doctor at all costs.
Anonymous
I saw this specialist in Victoria BC as he covered my regular specialist . I was instantly offended by his condescending manner after I expressed that I hurt ” everywhere” then when he asked ” does your neck hurt “? I said no , and he instantly had me in tears when he said ” I thought you said you hurt EVERYWHERE “? He was quick to diagnose me , chat for 1-2 minutes about his diagnose me , write a RX and send me out the door . Bedside manner and compassion is definitely lacking in this man . Glad he practices in Alberta not BC
Anonymous
My Mom has not been able to get out of chair or into chair for over a month. She is most active person her age I have ever seen. Glad she has to wait over two months for Dr Russell to take 5 minutes to look at tests she had done. Hope you are having good holiday Dr Russell while someone is in pain and helped multiple people with illnesses . Hope that 5 minutes to give your opinion on tests was worth my Mother’s pain for 2 months was worth your valuable 5 minutes of your precious time!!!!