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Dr. Russ Birdwell, MD

General Surgery*
4.9 (188)
Map Pin Small Richardson, TX
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Russ Birdwell, MD

Dr. Russ Birdwell, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Richardson, TX. They specialize in General Surgery, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano, Methodist Richardson Medical Center and White Rock Medical Center. Dr. Birdwell, completed a residency at Tx Tech University Health Scs. Patients rated Dr. Birdwell an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Birdwell works at Practice in Richardson, TX with other offices in Garland, TX, Plano, TX and Dallas, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones and Umbilical Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Birdwell's Office Locations

  1. 1
    North Dallas Surgical Specialists PA
    3600 Shire Blvd Ste 104, Richardson, TX 75082 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (972) 487-6400
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Baylor Medical Center At Garland
    2300 Marie Curie Dr, Garland, TX 75042 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (972) 487-6400
  3. 3
    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
    4700 Alliance Blvd, Plano, TX 75093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 454-7666
  4. 4
    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - White Rock
    9440 Poppy Dr, Dallas, TX 75218 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 324-6100
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  5. 5
    The Weight Loss Center
    1151 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75218 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 324-6127

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
  • Methodist Richardson Medical Center
  • White Rock Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Umbilical Hernia
Appendicitis
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Obesity
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Ventral Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Disorders
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Tract Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Fracture
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Head and Neck Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Megacolon
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Peptic Ulcer
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Testicular Cancer
Thrombosis
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastric Banding
Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Stomach Surgery
Wound Repair
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    4.9
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    Based on 188 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1376595991
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Tx Tech University Health Scs
    Residency
    Internship
    • Tx Tech University Health Scs Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Tcu
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Birdwell has seen patients for Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones and Umbilical Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Birdwell on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    188 patients have reviewed Dr. Birdwell. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Birdwell.

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