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Karen B. Russell, MD

Karen B. Russell, MD

Hematology-Oncology
TMH Physician Partners

Locations

TMH Physician Partners - Cancer & Hematology

1775 One Healing Place 2nd Floor Tallahassee, FL 32308

Show hours
Monday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday
7:30am - 5:00pm
Friday
7:30am - 5:00pm
TMH Physician Partners - Cancer & Hematology

About Me

Get to Know the Doctor

What inspired you to become a physician?

My parents and great mentors

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?

Family time is #1. I have a 4 year old son named Chase who is the apple of my eye and a wonderful husband. I also enjoy church activities, exercise, major league baseball, ACC sports, and reading.

In your opinion, what’s the most important factor in a doctor-patient relationship?

Communication and kindness

What do you find most encouraging about the work you do?

I enjoy oncology, and medicine in general, because I love people and I get to know my patients.  It is a medical specialty that still allows you to “be a doctor” and walk with someone on a journey. Even when things are bad with a cancer diagnosis, you can find victories and miracles every day, with people living longer and feeling better than they ever expected.  We celebrate those!

In addition, oncology involves a “village” to take great care of a person, and I love the many disciplines and my colleagues that come together to make that happen.  I think medical oncologists are the quarterbacks of the team to care for a cancer patient, but here in a football town, everyone knows each teammate is vital (especially the kicker!).

Do you have any specific medical interests?

I especially enjoy treating gastrointestinal malignancies and the adolescent/young adult (AYA) population, but I enjoy general hematology and oncology for the variety of people and problems we encounter.  In addition, I am excited to be assisting in the start of the oncology clinical trials program locally at TMH so that our patients can receive cutting edge care close to home.

Education

Medical School:
University of Miami-School of Medicine (2002)

Residency:
Naval Medical Center (2005)

Fellowship:
Duke University Medical Center (2009)

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)

Provider Ratings

5 out of 5

(233 ratings)

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.

56 Reviews

02/26/2024

Dr. Russell is great

02/21/2024

Dr Russell is outstanding and a person and physician. I was so scared when I came in but Dr Russell made me realize that I'm going to be ok. I have work to do but I'm going to be ok. I'm going to die but not tomorrow

02/14/2024

Dr Russell is a wonderful doctor that takes time to answer patients questions and shows genuine concern for her patients.

02/12/2024

Good

02/07/2024

Dr. Russell is a wonderful and caring health care provider. I was blessed to have her care for me during my diagnosis, treatment and years of follow up care.

01/29/2024

Dr. Russell was exceptional! She is an exemplary listener and communicator. She explained my diagnosis, the treatment plan and rationale for such and supported my decision to have a second opinion for my peace of mind. She wrote everything from the cancer diagnosis, clinical staging and treatment on a legal pad. At the end of the discussion, she gave me the 2 pages of notes. She is an asset to TMH and more importantly her patients dealing with a cancer diagnosis!

01/24/2024

Dr. Russell is my favorite doctor. She continue to be very helpful and supportive as I deal with my cancer.

01/01/2024

Excellent information... Knowkedgeable explanations for particular courses of treatment

11/27/2023

Dr Russell is the best doctor I ever had!

11/27/2023

Dr. Russell is kind and compassionate as well as being a very skilled practitioner. The favorite of all my doctors.

11/15/2023

Dr. Russell always takes her time with each patient and listens.

11/15/2023

DR. RUSSELL WAS ABLE TO HELP ME MAKE A PLAN TO MONITOR MY CANCER DRUG FOR AN UPCOMING PROCEDURE,WHEN TO STOP,THEN RESTART, AND MAKE SURE BLOOD RESULTS ARE AS THEY SHOULD BE, IF THEY ARE NOT SHE WILL INTERVENE AND LET ME KNOW WHAT SHE FEELS WE SHOULD DO..

11/13/2023

Dr. Russell is outstanding! She provided excellent care when I was first diagnosed eight years ago and has continued to follow me since. On this most recent visit, she was professional yet friendly, personable, and extremely empathetic and understanding of my concerns. She provided information in a straightforward, easy to understand manner and ensured that I understood. She answered all of my questions satisfactorily. Her "bedside manner" is exemplary! I have already recommended her to others.

11/13/2023

Dr Karen Russell is always empathetic and eager to help you in any way she can!

11/08/2023

Dr. Russell is very personable, answers all your questions and explains things so you understand what's going on with tests etc.

11/06/2023

Dr. Karen Russell is the best!

11/03/2023

Dr Russell is awesome. Always smiling and cheerful.

10/30/2023

I always recommend Dr. Russell.

10/16/2023

Dr. Russell is excellent.

10/09/2023

I love Dr. Russell

10/02/2023

Dr Karen Russell is wonderful. She's caring and compassionate. She listens to any concerns that I have. I would recommend her to anybody that needed an oncologist.

10/02/2023

As busy as Dr. Russell is, she always takes the time listen to me and chat about recent discoveries concerning my particular cancer should I ever need to change my treatment. I never feel like I'm being herded like cattle as I do with some of my other doctors. As I am in remission, we always discuss and decide together when the next appointment should be and whether or not to do an MRI along with the PET. I absolutely love her energy and enthusiasm for her work despite how depressing other situations might be.

09/20/2023

Dr. Russell is exceptional. She's the best!

09/18/2023

Excellent- feel very fortunate to have such great care.

09/18/2023

Karen Russell is a very positive person.

09/01/2023

Dr Russell is awesome

08/31/2023

Dr. Russell and her PA are excellent

08/28/2023

Dr. Russell is a caring, compassionate & knowledgeable doctor! I love her!

08/28/2023

Dr. Russell is great

08/21/2023

Dr Russel is always friendly and thorough. She goes over every data point, comparing last results with current results and what it means. She is the best doctor I have, and I have quite a few that I see regularly.

08/21/2023

Dr Russell is a consimate proffessional.

08/07/2023

Saw ARNP, physician, and medical student. I am well cared for.

08/07/2023

Dr. Russell is an extraordinary doctor with great knowledge and compassion. She is the best!

07/19/2023

Dr Russel is the most caring doctor I have. She is patient, caring and a true professional.

07/19/2023

Dr. Russell is great!

07/12/2023

It is impossible to rate Dr. Russell highly enough. She is kind, compassionate, encouraging, brilliant, insightful, and personable. TMH is so fortunate to have her, and I am so thankful she is my oncologist.

06/29/2023

The thing I like most about Dr Russell is that when I leave her office I feel.She is very concerned about my disease,side effects,etc.She also has time for me the person.

06/28/2023

I have already recommended Dr. Russell to many friends and family. Not that the all have cancer, but they have all heard me explain how great she is, and if anyone I knew, friend or family in or near Tallahassee gets a diagnosis in the future, I would remind them to try to get her, or someone else in TMH Cancer Center.

05/13/2023

Dr. Russell is simply outstanding! The care she showed for me from the beginning of my visit until the end was exceptional. She fully answered my questions, addressed all concerns, and sought my input into future care and follow-up plans. I left feeling fully confident in her and the care I received. She is such an asset to the Tallahassee community!

05/09/2023

Dr Russell is very professional/ knowledgeable and the level of care that she provides her patients is extraordinary.

05/01/2023

Dr. Karen Russell is the best!

04/18/2023

Good

04/17/2023

Dr. Russell is the very best! She explains everything well, is knowledgeable , very positive, and makes yo feel good about being there!

04/10/2023

Dr Russell is amazing. I wish she could be my Dr forever. Minus the cancer.

04/10/2023

Great

03/27/2023

Always good experience.

03/27/2023

Absolutely loved Dr. Russell!

03/23/2023

Dr. Russell is so caring and the best doctor I have ever had!

03/20/2023

Great doctor with a great personality!

03/15/2023

Dr. Russell is always thorough, listens to all of my concerns, and is such a positive and caring person. One of the best doctors I've ever used!

03/13/2023

Goes above and beyond to assure you are comfortable and get the best health care. She's my Angel

03/08/2023

Love Dr. Russell

03/08/2023

Dr. Russell is always caring and compassionate.

03/06/2023

Every physician should run their office as smoothly as Dr Russell does.

03/06/2023

Dr. Russell was and always is very thorough explaining results of tests, what next steps are and answering any questions or concerns I may have.

03/06/2023

Dr. Karen Russell is an outstanding oncologist. She is always encouraging and supportive, provides excellent background information on treatment plans, and cancer issues, and, like one of my friends told me when I was first scheduled to go to her, she is so wonderful she almost makes you feel happy that you had cancer because you get to see here. I always look forward to my appointments with her and gain information and encouragement. She is an excellent medical provider.
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