Andrew Elliott Russell, MD, MPH
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Dr. Russell is from a northern suburb of Chicago, IL. He attended Washington University in St. Louis where he received his B.A. in Film & Media Studies and his Masters in Public Health. He attended University of Illinois at Chicago for medical school and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. During his residency training, he was drawn towards working in clinic where he valued getting to know patients on a more personal level than can often be afforded in a busy hospital setting. He found that understanding his patients’ values allowed him to better help his patients make complicated medical decisions around managing multiple diseases while maintaining quality of life. He was drawn to geriatrics & palliative care because he found these specialties particularly well-suited for providing patient-centered medicine.
He cares about expanding access to quality geriatric medicine to populations from diverse communities and backgrounds, as well as expanding access to outpatient palliative care to all patients with serious illness. In his free time, he enjoys being with family and friends, camping, hiking, watching foreign films, reading, and listening to music. Since moving to Ann Arbor, he has been picking up gravel biking, rowing, and cross-country skiing.
Areas of Practice
Geriatrics, palliative care, outpatient medicine
Expertise
Locations
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Palliative Care Clinic | East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center 4260 Plymouth Rd
Level 1
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2700Get Directions -
Geriatric Primary Care Clinic | East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatrics Center 4260 Plymouth Rd
Level 1
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2700Get Directions -
Geriatric Clinic | Ypsilanti Health Center 300 W Michigan Ave Ste 4000
Ypsilanti, MI 48197-5443Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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Research Overview
Dr. Russell has presented at multiple state conferences on the prevalence & characteristics of palliative care clinics in Michigan and has advocated for the expansion of access to outpatient palliative care, particularly in rural settings for both patients with cancer and those with serious illness other than cancer. He has also published on virtual hypertension management in geriatric clinics.
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Patient Comments
May 17, 2026 - "Dr Russell always has my best interest and health advice"
May 12, 2026 - "When my PCP retires I will switch to Dr. Russell."
May 5, 2026 - "Dr Russell listened carefully and addressed my concerns effectively."
February 4, 2026 - "Dr Russell was very attentive, reviewing the tests [...] and listening to my concerns about [...] and possible use of [...]. He recommended [...] and ordered blood tests. I would recommend him highly."
December 5, 2025 - "Dr Russell is an excellent clinician-listens well,Is knowledgeable and professional. Good bedside manner."
December 5, 2025 - "Dr. Russell was easy to talk to, very thorough and answered my questions."
November 5, 2025 - "As always, a positive experience. Dr. Russell listened and answered all my questions. He is thorough and detailed and caring."
October 28, 2025 - "Dr. Russell has improved my quality of life."
October 22, 2025 - "Dr Russell is a compassionate, caring provider, and he took all the time needed to explain and answer questions."
October 17, 2025 - "Dr. Russell is fantastic having my health as a top priority."
