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Dr. Michael Russo, MD

Dr. Michael Russo, MD

Neurology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Russo, MD is a neurologist in Honolulu, HI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Russo has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Queen's North Hawai'I Community Hospital and Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 124 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (124 reviews)

Practice

320 Ward Ave Ste 107 Honolulu, HI 96814

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Russo is affiliated with The Queens Medical Center Honolulu, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Russo is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Russo specializes in the areas of Neurology & Sleep Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Russo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Russo

4.4

124 ratings, 48 with a written review
5 Star
84%
84%
4 Star
2%
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3 Star
0%
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2 Star
2%
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1 Star
12%
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marina Cowdell – May 23, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 17, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
C. clark – Mar 28, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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George Fry – Jun 13, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 06, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Dan Knowlton--Jennifer Rovetch – Mar 08, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
18 people found this helpful
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Feb 27, 2021
I think you are reviewing another physician - not...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Chris Gray – Dec 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Satisfied Patient – Nov 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dan Knowlton – Jul 20, 2020
Aloha Dan, Thank you for so much for sharing...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Tia – Apr 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kupuna – Jan 12, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Nov 12, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Aug 29, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Stacy & Tom – Jul 25, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 25, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 11, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 31, 2019
Because the pain medicines were too dangerous and...Read More
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About Me

care philosophy

Listening, caring, personalized attention. I strive to identify the cause of your problem. Once the cause is identified, I seek to fix the problem. I don't believe in treating symptoms without identifying the reason for the symptoms. I do not want...read more

biography

Michael B Russo, MD FACP, FAAN, FAASM, FAsMA graduated from Princeton University and received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School in 1986. He trained in Neurology at New York University Medical Center, at Bellevue Hospital, the Manhattan...read more
  • Neurology

  • Sleep Medicine

  • Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology)

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Us Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory|walter Reed Army Institute Of Research

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004
  • National Institutes Of Health - Ninds|national Institutes Of Health-ninds|nyu Bellevue Hospital Center|queen's Square - National Hospital For Neurology And Neurosurgery|queen's Square-national Hospital For Neurology And Neurosurgery

    Residency Hospital, 1993
  • Metropolitan Hospital Center

    Internship Hospital, 1987
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School

    Medical School, 1986
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Neurology
Sleep Medicine
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  • Over 100 journal articles, book chapters, medical abstracts and presentations, patents. Book and Journal editor, journal editorial board.

Dr. Russo is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

  • Military Medical Merit. Awarded by Chief of Staff, Honuran Armed Forces for humanitarian medical work in Honduras, 2000

  • Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Excellence in Military Medicine. Selected by Surgeon Gen as best physician in US Army, 2001

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Locations

Practice

MPT South LLC320 Ward Ave Ste 107 Honolulu, HI 96814
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Queen's North Hawai'I Community Hospital

    67-1125 Mamalahoa Hwy
    Kamuela, HI 96743

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children

    1319 Punahou St
    Honolulu, HI 96826
  • The Queens Medical Center

    1301 Punchbowl St
    Honolulu, HI 96813
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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