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Dr. Russell McElveen, DO

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 47
Dr. Russell McElveen, DO
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Dr. Russell McElveen, DO

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 47
Kansas City, MO
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Russell McElveen, DO works in Kansas City, MO as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon and has 18 years experience.

They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006. Dr. McElveen completed a residency at Union Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. McElveen has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 1 times. They are affiliated with North Kansas City Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. McElveen practices at Meritas Health Cardiothoracic Surgery in Kansas City, MO and has additional offices in Sioux City, IA, Joplin, MO and Carbondale, IL.

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Locations

  1. 1 Meritas Health Cardiothoracic Surgery
    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 520, Kansas City, MO 64116
  2. 2 Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center
    801 5th St, Sioux City, IA 51101
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Mercy Clinic Cardiac Thoracic And Vascular Surgery-Joplin
    100 Mercy Way Ste 310, Joplin, MO 64804
  4. 4 Office
    409 W Oak St Ste 202, Carbondale, IL 62901

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May 19, 2021
Dr McElveen performed emergency open heart surgery on me April 1, 2021. Due to his immediate actions I am alive today. He saved my life. He was an outstanding communicator with my family and with myself. He showed the utmost in professional and personal care. He saved my life.
Lori Spillman — May 19, 2021
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Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    2007
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Union Memorial Hospital
    2011
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
    2011
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Dr. Russell McElveen, DO accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. McElveen accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. McElveen accepts here.

Dr. McElveen has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 1 times.

Dr. McElveen is board certified in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. McElveen has been practicing as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon for 18 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • North Kansas City Hospital

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