Michael Russo, M.D.

About Michael Russo, M.D.

Dr. Russo is board-certified in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition as well as general pediatrics. He has the training and expertise as a comprehensive, medical sub-specialist.

Dr. Russo’s clinical interests span both complex and common issues faced from the newborn period to the college years. He treats a wide range of disorders including gastroesophageal reflux, swallowing difficulties, abdominal pain, celiac disease, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), failure to thrive, abnormal liver enzymes, and allergic gastrointestinal disorders.

He also serves as the physician liaison for the DFW Eosinophilic Family Coalition and has a particular interest in eosinophilic esophagitis.

Education and Training

• Board Certified: Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
• Board Certified: General Pediatrics
• Fellowship: Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition – UT Southwestern
• Medical Center/Children’s Medical Center: Dallas, TX
• Residency: Pediatrics, Arkansas Children’s Hospital
• MD: University of South Alabama College of Medicine
• Undergraduate: Summa Cum Laude Biomedical Sciences, University of South Alabama

Awards and Accreditation:

• 2008 Alpha Omega Alpha
• 2010 Highest Intern ABSITE Exam Award
• 2011 Highest PGY2 ABSITE Exam Award
• 2012 Highest PGY3-5 ABSITE Exam Award
• 2014 North Texas Chapter of Colon & Rectal Surgeons, Outstanding Resident Presentation

Professional Affiliations

• North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• American Gastroenterology Association
• Dallas County Medical Society
• Texas Medical Association

Facility Affiliations

• Medical City Dallas
• Medical City Frisco
• Childrens Medical Center
• Children’s Medical Center Plano
• Live Oak Surgery Center