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Benjamin L. Russell, DO

Surgeon

Gender: Male
Age: 69 years
Experience: 18+ years

About Benjamin L. Russell, DO

Benjamin Lincoln Russell, DO is a surgeon and phlebologist (vein specialist). Dr. Benjamin L. Russell is 69 years old and he has 18+ years of experience in surgery.

Practice Locations

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Education

Dr. Russell graduated from University of New England. Benjamin L. Russell, DO earned a degree of a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.

Licenses

Benjamin L. Russell, DO has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since July 13, 2006, and his NPI number is 1033134796.

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Surgeon

Dr. Benjamin L. Russell is a Surgeon in Portland, ME with special training and skill in performing surgical procedures within a wide variety of specialties. As a Surgeon, Benjamin L. Russell, DO performs surgical operations to prevent or remedy illness, injury, or dysfunction relating to patient anatomy. Surgery is a medical specialty focusing on surgical operations performed as emergency or elective procedures. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Surgeons include appendicitis, heart disease, pancreatitis, traumatic injury, cancer, congenital birth defect, oral disease or dysfunction, gallbladder disease, kidney stones, chronic back, neck, or joint pain, chronic sinus infection, brain disorders, and eye injury or illness. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Surgeons include laboratory testing, surgical procedures, post-operative care, patient education, anesthesia administration, and pre-and post-operative medication prescription.

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgeons in Portland, ME

Phlebologist (Vein Specialist)

Dr. Benjamin L. Russell is a Phlebologist (Vein Specialist) in Portland, ME with special training and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of vein disorders. As a Phlebologist (Vein Specialist), Benjamin L. Russell, DO performs diagnostic, minimally-invasive, botanical, and surgical procedures for venous disorders. Phlebology (Vein Medicine) is the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic venous diseases. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Phlebologists include varicose veins, venous stasis ulcer, venous thromboembolism, chronic venous insufficiency, and deep vein thrombosis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Phlebologists include medical history review, physical exam, duplex ultrasound, CTV, MRV, horse chestnut extract, gradient compression stocking and blood thinning medication prescriptions, ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, endovenous laser treatment, ambulatory phlebectomy, sclerotherapy, thrombolysis, and vein stripping.

Phlebology is the medical discipline that involves the diagnosis and treatment of venous disorders, including spider veins, varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, venous leg ulcers, congenital venous abnormalities, venous thromboembolism and other disorders of venous origin. A phlebologist has attained a minimum of 50 hours of CME units in phlebology-related courses, and is knowledgeable of and trained in a variety of diagnostic techniques including physical examination, venous imaging techniques such as duplex ultrasound, CT and MR, plethysmographic techniques and laboratory evaluation related to venous thromboembolism. The phlebologist is also trained in a variety of therapeutic interventions, which may include compression, sclerotherapy, cutaneous vascular laser, endovenous thermoablation procedures (laser and radiofrequency) endovenous chemical ablation, surgical procedures (e.g., ambulatory phlebectomy, venous ligation), vasoactive medications and the management of venous thromboembolism.

Phlebologists in Portland, ME
  • Arteriovenous Fistula
  • Blood Clots
  • Chronic Venous Disease
  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
  • Chronic Wounds
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Facial Veins
  • Hand Veins
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Leg Edema (Leg Swelling)
  • Leg Pain
  • Lipodermatosclerosis
  • Lymphedema
  • Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
  • Pelvic Varices
  • Perforating Veins
  • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
  • Phlebitis
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
  • Reticular Veins
  • Scrotum Varicose Veins
  • Spider Veins
  • Superficial Thrombophlebitis
  • Telangiectasias
  • Thrombophlebitis
  • Varicose Veins
  • Varicose Veins in Pregnancy
  • Venous Reflux
  • Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
  • Venous Ulcers
  • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
  • Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) Testing
  • Ankle Brachial Index Test
  • Arteriovenous Fistula Treatment
  • Asclera (Polidocanol)
  • Blood Clot Removal Procedure
  • Blood Clot Testing
  • Blood Clot Treatment
  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency Treatment
  • ClosureFast
  • Complex Wound Repair
  • Cryotherapy
  • Custom Made Orthotics and Compression Stockings
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Prevention
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Treatment
  • Duplex Ultrasound Exam
  • Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas Treatment
  • Echosclerotherapy
  • Endovascular Surgery
  • Endovenous Chemical Ablation
  • Endovenous Laser Varicose Vein Treatment (EVLT)
  • Endovenous Thermal Ablation
  • Facial Vein Treatment
  • Focus Guided Imaging Endolaser Vein Treatment (FGI-EVLT)
  • Focus Guided Imaging Thermal Chemical Occlusion (FGI-TCO)
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
  • Hemorrhoids in Pregnancy Treatment
  • Hemorrhoids Treatment
  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for Wound Healing
  • Infrared Coagulation (IRC)
  • Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Vein Removal
  • Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)
  • Laser Small Vein Removal
  • Leg Exercises for Vein Health
  • Leg Pain Treatment
  • Leg Swelling Treatment
  • Leg Ulcers Treatment
  • Lymphatic Drainage Massage
  • Mechanochemical Ablation (ClariVein)
  • Microphlebectomy
  • Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
  • Non-Contact Normothermic Wound Therapy
  • Pelvic Vein Embolisation
  • Pentoxifylline (Trental)
  • Percutaneous Transcatheter Treatment of Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Perforator Closure
  • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Treatment
  • Polidocanol Injectable Foam (Varithena)
  • Polypeptide Treatment for Wound and Scar Healing
  • Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
  • Radiofrequency Ablation Vein Treatment
  • Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) Treatment
  • Reticular Vein Treatment
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Scrotum Varicose Veins Treatment
  • Spider Vein Cosmetic Surgery
  • Spider Vein Removal
  • Spider Vein Therapy
  • Spider Vein Treatment
  • Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Telangiectasias Treatment
  • Thread Vein Treatment
  • Thrombosis Test
  • Thrombosis Treatment
  • Tissue Adhesive Closure (VenaSeal)
  • Topical Laser Therapy
  • Ultrasound Guided Ambulatory Phlebectomy (UGFS)
  • Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy (UGS)
  • Vacuum-Assisted Wound Closure
  • Varicose Vein Cosmetic Surgery
  • Varicose Vein Diagnosis
  • Varicose Veins in Pregnancy Treatment
  • Varicose Vein Treatment
  • Vascular Ultrasound Imaging
  • Vein Closure
  • Vein Ligation
  • Veinlite Sclerotherapy
  • Vein Removal
  • Vein Stripping
  • Veinwave
  • Venous Insufficiency Treatment
  • Venous Reflux Disease Treatment
  • Venous Reflux Exam
  • Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Treatment
  • Venous Ulcer Treatment
  • VNUS Closure
  • Wound Care
  • Wound Closures
  • Wound Debridement
  • Wounds Treatment
  • University of New England

    University of New England


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