J. Russell
Resident - General Surgery
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center
3700 Reservoir Road, Washington, DC, 20007, United States
About
General Surgery Resident with a background in nursing which was used to put myself through undergraduate coursework. I worked for almost 10 years as a charge nurse of CVICU, MICU, and SICU, as well as time spent as a flight nurse, Vascular Access nursing and a few years in the emergency department. Upon eventual completion of my degree, I gained a Masters in Physiology from Georgetown, and subsequently a Doctorate in Medicine. My ultimate goal is to become a CT surgeon, and I am looking forward to exploring the opportunities moving forward in my career.
Research
Bio-compatibility research of human blood and multi-functional nano-particles 2013-2015
Hypothermic Septic Shock and the Effects of rewarming 2018-Present
Patient Safety/Quality improvement project via MedStar Health Research institute 2019-2022
Primary Graft Dysfunction, MedStar’s Heart Failure and Transplant Program-2022-Present
Additional Education Information
Eager and passionate General Surgery Resident interested in pursuing a career in cardiothoracic surgery. Have previous experience in CVICU at the bedside as a nurse, learning through hands on experience prior to becoming able to apply to medical school. Currently working with MedStar's heart failure team on retrospective cardiac transplant data collection and analysis, with a focus on Primary Graft Dysfunction among our center's population.
Practice Areas
General

