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Scott S. Russell

Scott S. Russell, MD

Family Medicine

Video Visits Available
4.9 of 5 stars376 ratings, 69 reviews
Affiliations
  • Saint Luke's South Hospital
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Ages Seen

  • Child
  • Teen
  • Adult
  • Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

103 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Male

About Scott S. Russell

Scott S. Russell, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician with Saint Luke's Primary Care. Dr. Russell has a special interest in comprehensive primary care, men's health, orthopedics, and acute primary care.

Locations

    Expertise

    Education

    University of Kansas School of Medicine

    Medical School

    Baptist Medical Center

    Internship

    University of Missouri - Kansas City

    Internship

    Univ of Kansas - Via Christi Regional

    Residency

    Insurance

    Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
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    • Aetna Choice POS II Local (excluding National General STM plan, I-35 Preferred Plan, and HCA, Advent Health, and NKC Hospital employee plans)
    • Aetna Elect Choice
    • Aetna Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan
    • Aetna First Health Network (excluding limited benefit plans)
    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna HMO Local
    • Aetna Managed Choice
    • Aetna Medicare Assure (HMO)
    • Aetna Medicare Core Value HMO
    • Aetna Medicare Plan (Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO)
    • Aetna Medicare Premier and Premier Plus HMO
    • Aetna Medicare Premier Preferred HMO
    • Aetna Missouri Preferred
    • Aetna Open Choice PPO
    • Aetna Select
    • Aetna Select Local
    • Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
    • Aetna UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO)
    • Aetna Workers Comp
    • American Health Advantage-Missouri Medicare Advantage
    • BCBS of Kansas (call provider)
    • BCBS of Kansas Blue Choice Preferred Care Blue PPO
    • BCBS of Kansas City Blue Select Plus (UCMO and City of KCMO)
    • BCBS of Kansas City Federal PPO
    • BCBS of Kansas City Freedom Network PPO
    • BCBS of Kansas City Freedom Network Select PPO
    • BCBS of Kansas City Preferred Care
    • BCBS of Kansas City Preferred Care Blue
    • BCBS of Kansas City Traditional
    • BCBS of Kansas Federal
    • BCBS of Kansas Traditional
    • BCBS of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO
    • Blue KC Medicare Advantage HMO
    • Blue KC Medicare Advantage PPO
    • Century Health Solutions (PPO)
    • Cigna Connect/Simple Choice KC Market
    • Cigna HMO
    • Cigna OAP
    • Cigna PPO
    • CompResults/CompAlliance (WC) PPO
    • Health Choice of Northwest Missouri (PPO)
    • HealthSCOPE Benefits (Orsheln Industries)
    • Healthy Blue MO Medicaid (Missouri offices)
    • Home State Health Plan Missouri Medicaid (Missouri practices)
    • Humana
    • Humana Choice PPO
    • Humana ChoiceCare PPO
    • Humana Community HMO
    • Humana Gold Choice PFFS
    • Humana Gold Plus HMO SNP - Medicare Advantage
    • Humana Honor PPO
    • Humana Kansas City PPOx
    • Humana Medicare Advantage Team Care Gold HMO
    • Humana Medicare Advantage Team Care Gold PPO
    • Humana National POS-Open Access Plans
    • Humana Preferred PPO
    • Humana SmartExpress PPO
    • Humana SmartNet PPO
    • Humana SmartSuite PPO
    • HumanaOne PPO
    • Integrated Health Plan PPO
    • Kansas Health Advantage/Kansas Superior Select, Inc (KSSI) Medicare Advantage
    • Medica Connect
    • Medica Select
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan/PCHS (PPO)
    • Occupational Health Management PPO (WC)
    • OHA Networks (WC)
    • OHARA Managed Care (WC)
    • Private Healthcare Systems PPO
    • Provider Partners Health Plan
    • ProviDRs Care Network PPO (formerly WPPA)
    • Sunflower State Health Plan Kansas Medicaid (Kansas practices)
    • TRICARE WEST
    • Triwest Veterans Affairs Patient Centered Community Care
    • UHC Medicare Erickson Advantage plans-KC
    • United Healthcare - AARP Medicare Advantage Choice Plans
    • United Healthcare - AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot
    • United Healthcare - All Savers Insurance Company POS
    • United Healthcare - Choice
    • United Healthcare - Choice Plus
    • United Healthcare - Community Plan (KS Practices, KanCare, Kansas Medicaid)
    • United Healthcare - Community Plan (MO practices, Missouri Medicaid)
    • United Healthcare - Core and Core Essential
    • United Healthcare - Definity Health Reimbursement Account POS
    • United Healthcare - Definity Health Savings Account POS
    • United Healthcare - Golden Rule HMO (HMO & PPO)
    • United Healthcare - Indemnity
    • United Healthcare - Managed Indemnity
    • United Healthcare - Navigate
    • United Healthcare - Options PPO
    • United Healthcare - Select
    • United Healthcare - Select Plus
    • United Healthcare - United Health One
    • United Healthcare Individual Exchange Benefit Plan (IEX) MO and KS Plans Only
    • UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete Choice
    • UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete HMO
    • UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete PPO
    • UnitedHealthcare - Dual Complete SNP PPO (MO and KS)
    • UnitedHealthcare - Group Medicare Advantage PPO
    • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Complete
    • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Gold SNP
    • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Silver SNP

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.9 out of 5

    376 ratings, 69 reviews

    The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/9/2025

      Dr. Russell took a lot of time and thoroughly discussed my current health and asked me about prior issues to make sure they were not bothering me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/2/2025

      Dr. Russell is an excellent physician! He is a caring, competent doctor! There are few of his kind in our society anymore! The best Dr. I have ever had! When I leave the office I feel so good knowing I was well cared for!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/22/2025

      Dr Russell is excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/15/2025

      Dr. Scott Russell is AWESOME!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/14/2025

      Dr. Russell is the best!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/11/2025

      One of the best appointment I have ever had.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/1/2025

      I adore Dr Russell and to be honest I feel far more confident about the level of care I get from him.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/23/2024

      Dr Russell is an amazing doctor.i always recommend him to others. He is very kind.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/20/2024

      I am extremely grateful for the excellent care I received. Dr.Russel Is very patient, attentive, and always takes the time to listen to my concerns. He explain everything clearly and ensure I fully understand the treatment plan. It's rare to find a doctor who genuinely cares and communicates so effectively. I truly appreciate his dedication.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/5/2024

      Scott Russell is amazing

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/2/2024

      Dr Russell is an exceptional Physician who remembers his patients and demonstrates his ability to listen and diagnose with concern.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/30/2024

      Dr Russell takes the time needed to cover my concerns, thoughtfully answers questions and gives me positive feedback.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/26/2024

      Dr Russell is wonderful. He listens and I feel he cares.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/8/2024

      Provider took his time not rushed. Addressed all my concerns .

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/3/2024

      All good!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/29/2024

      Doctor Scott Russell is awesome!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/27/2024

      Outstanding in all areas Dr Scott Russell is the best Dr my wife or myself have been to in 30 years!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/20/2024

      Dr Russell is always very professional and thorough.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/19/2024

      Dr Russell is great. He has been my primary care Dr for several years and I have no intention of changing Doctors

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/19/2024

      Dr. Russell is by far one of the greatest doctors I have ever been to and I will never see anyone else as my PCP. He is personable, takes his time to explain things, very thorough, and very knowledgeable.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/19/2024

      Dr Russell is one of the best doctors I have ever had.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/17/2024

      Dr Scott Russell is a great doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/11/2024

      Dr. Russell was caring and efficient. He communicates very well and had good eye contact despite the computer!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/10/2024

      All positive.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/10/2024

      DOCTOR RUSSELL IS SECOND TO NONE.....WOULD RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE...VERY PROFESSIONAL....CONCERNED..

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/9/2024

      Dr Scott Russell is the best

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/3/2024

      Dr. Scott S. Russell is an outstanding physician who is empathetic and wants to ensure that patient care Is addressed before the end of the visit. He has an exceptional bedside manner, and I have and will continue to recommend him

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/1/2024

      Dr. Scott Russell is courteous and friendly. He is a good listener and interested in my care. Together we discussed my chief complaint and discussed treatment options. In addition, we discussed my health in general with regard to blood work results and general health needs. I feel very comfortable with Dr. Russell and am happy he is my primary care physician.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/27/2024

      Continue to be very happy with Dr Russell

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/21/2024

      Dr. Russell is a GREAT doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/19/2024

      without question the best doctor I have ever had. Exceptional!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/7/2024

      Dr. Scott Russell is awesome!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/1/2024

      Very friendly

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/22/2024

      Dr. Scott Russell is an excellent and friendly and professional physician.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/11/2024

      Dr Scott Russell is an outstanding primary care Dr. He listens carefully, communicates thoughtful, well thought out responses. His professional expertise is stellar. His recommendations are right on.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/7/2024

      I am a BIG fan of Dr. Scott Russell!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/7/2024

      Dr Russell is the best doctor I have ever seen.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/6/2024

      Dr Russell is an excellent family physician

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/3/2024

      Dr Russell is the absolute best outstanding in all area he is amazing.I would recommend him over and over.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/1/2024

      Dr. Russell has excellent patient relations. When his office was moved, I made considerable effort to add him back as primary caregiver for this reason.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/25/2024

      My experience with my doctor Scott Russell has been very good for years

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/20/2024

      I've been a patient of Dr. Russell's for near 20 years, he's always provided great service in a professional manner.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/14/2024

      Dr. Russell is exceptionally intelligent and is the consummate professional and such an asset to the profession of medicine and SL's. I am a new patient, and I have found Dr. Russell to be so incredibly kind, personable, empathic, and extremely compassionate with regard to my present medical condition. Importantly, I asked him to use his expertise and clinical experience and judgement to suggest a 'path forward' for me to deal with my medical issue, and he did so, always allowing me to participate in the discussion regarding my care. I feel very confident and grateful to have him as my physician.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/5/2024

      Dr. Russell is the best. He takes his time and listens to me and I feel that he truly cares for my health. I never feel rushed.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/4/2024

      Dr Scott Russell is very kind and patient. He listened and provided options.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/30/2024

      Dr. Russell is the best doctor. He listens and is always kind. I highly recommend him to everyone.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/23/2024

      Dr Russell is and has always been great to work with, he cares and is thorough and detailed and respectful

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/21/2024

      Everything great

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/20/2024

      We trust Dr. Russell completely. His expertise and caring is excellem

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/17/2024

      Dr. Russell is outstanding.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/9/2024

      Dr russell is awesome

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/8/2024

      Dr Russell is great. He listens well and you feel confident he's working for what's best for your health.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/15/2024

      Dr Russell always, always listens and makes me feelHeard. He is friendly, a good communicator and concerned for my wellbeing. Great doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/13/2024

      Dr Russell is very kind and caring. Listens and explores options.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/9/2024

      Very good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/8/2024

      Dr. Scott Russell is one of the best physicians that I've ever seen and is so thorough, knowledgeable and compassionate to his patients.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/8/2024

      Dr. Scott Russell is excellent and always listens and is thorough. He even talks to me like a friend

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/4/2024

      Dr. Russell is the best general practitioner I have ever had! Kind, caring, listening, and not condescending at all.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/1/2024

      Dr. Scott is the best doctor I have had

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/28/2024

      I feel comfortable with him and like his care and knowledge.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/24/2024

      Dr. Russell was very professional. I have been around a lot of Doctors, and is very good!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/20/2024

      Dr. Scott Russel is the best doctor I've ever seen. He's easy to talk to, listens and answers my questions with honesty and professionalism.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/18/2024

      Dr. Russell is an excellent MD

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/17/2024

      I love Doctor Russell he always makes me feel so welcome and informed.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/4/2024

      Dr Russell was very informed & attentive.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/4/2024

      Dr. Scott Russell was an absolute perfect fit for me as a patient. He is extremely thorough, listens to the patient's every health concern, is not reluctant to have discussions concerning sensitive topics, and has the best demeanor (reassuring, understanding, nonjudgemental, etc) of any physician I have encountered

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/2/2024

      Dr Russell always takes time to listen to my overall health concerns and keep him informed of any potential concerns I may be experiencing

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/1/2024

      Dr. Scott Russell is a very good physician. He was kind.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/15/2024

      Dr Russell addressed all my concerns and gave me options for me to think about. I am so thankful he's my PCP.