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Dr. Russell Branum, MD

Rheumatology
2.5 (37)
Map Pin Small Fort Smith, AR
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Russell Branum, MD

Dr. Russell Branum, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Fort Smith, AR. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 35 years of experience. They graduated from David Geffen School Of Medicine At UCLA, University Of California, Los Angeles and is affiliated with Johnson Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Branum works at Ft Smith Rheumatology in Fort Smith, AR. They frequently treat conditions like Arthritis, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder and Osteoarthritis of Foot along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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. Branum's Office Locations

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    Waldeon Place Pediatric Clinic
    1501 S Waldron Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72903 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (479) 755-6900

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    About Dr. Russell Branum, MD

    Specialties
    • Rheumatology
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    • 35 years of experience
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    • English
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    Education & Certifications

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    • University Of Co School Of Med
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    • David Geffen School Of Medicine At UCLA, University Of California, Los Angeles
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    Dr. Russell Branum, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Branum is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Branum has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Branum works at Ft Smith Rheumatology in Fort Smith, AR. View the full address on Dr. Branum’s profile.

    Dr. Branum has seen patients for Arthritis, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder and Osteoarthritis of Foot, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Branum on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    37 patients have reviewed Dr. Branum. The overall rating for this provider is 2.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Branum.

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