Russ Czeschin, RN, APRN, FNP-C
Family Medicine
- Saint Luke's East Hospital
About Russ Czeschin
Russ Czeschin, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with Saint Luke's Primary Care. Russ is passionate about building strong relationships and working collaboratively to help his patients achieve their health and wellness goals. He believes that being able to care for somebody when they are at their best and when they are also at their most vulnerable is incredibly meaningful. His clinical interests include preventive health, diabetes management, weight loss, and PreP therapy.
Russ was a former two-time Division I NCAA National Champion competing at the University of Oklahoma as the nation's tallest gymnast. When Russ is not caring for patients, he continues to stay active in the community participating in kickball, bowling, volleyball leagues and is also a member of Heartland Men’s Chorus of Kansas City.
Locations
- 20 Northeast Saint Lukes Boulevard, Suite 200, Lees Summit, MO 64086
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- phone: 816-347-5100
- fax: 816-347-5136
Expertise
Education
Graceland College - School of Nursing
Masters ProgramUniversity of Oklahoma
Bachelor DegreeInsurance
- 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
245 ratings, 34 reviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2025
Very professional and personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2025
Russ leans into his job, he is interested in ways I have never seen a Dr be interested. They didn't have time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2025
Russ has been very helpful and seemed to be a very caring person. He explained everything very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
I'm sooooooo grateful to be under his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2024
He was excellent provider very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Russ is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Russ is absolutely amazing. I came into my appointment in a dark place, and left with a lot of relief knowing I have a trusted provider on my side!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2024
Russ is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/30/2024
Dr Russ is amazing,I will continue to recommend him He listens, really cares
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
He is easy to explain things to and nice all around medical professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
I recommend Russ to everyone. He has the best bedside manner and really listen to his patients and shows great compassion and concerns for there needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2024
First time I have seen Russ C. Made me feel very comfortable talking about my concerns and giving goals and advice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2024
The care provider took the time to ask questions and gain an understanding of my lifestyle and symptoms.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Russ Czeschin is really the best care provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2024
He is simply amazing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2024
I felt so good about my entire experience that I have already made an appointment for my boyfriend to change his primary health provider to Czeshin also. He is down to earth and very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2024
Russ is amazing! I appreciated the pyschoeducation and felt like he truly understood what I am looking for in a care provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
He was professional and pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Russ is excellent!!! 5 stars being the best !!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Russ is very good. He takes care of any concerns and follows up.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2024
The best doctor I've ever seen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2024
Russ is excellent, listens to my concerns and explains any findings or suggestions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Russ is the best. I recommend him to everyone. He takes time to listen and does not rush through things. He answers all of my questions. Again he is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2024
Russ is awesome to work with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2024
Hes knowledgeable, very astute, friendly and concerned.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2024
He was very thorough in his questioning me about my symptoms and very thorough in explaining my diagnosis
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Russ did a great job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Dr Czenchin is a great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
Very good,thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2024
Never ever feel rushed or not listened to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
Great listener and asked helpful questions. He showed compassion and kept our visit thorough but brief.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2024
Russ is amazing and listens
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2024
Felt in good hands!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2024
Russ is the best. He always has a smile on his face. He takes the time to listen to all my concerns and then helps resolve them. He has the best bedside manner and I highly recommend him to other people