
Dr. Fern Gilda Russak MD
Pediatrician
3550 N Interstate Ave Portland OR, 97227About
Dr. Fern Russak is a pediatrician practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Russak is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Russak diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Russak can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1987
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1982
Touro University - California Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1987
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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- Dr. Sayonara Mato MD, MPH&TM3601 SW River Pkwy Portland Oregon 97239
- Dr. Paul Horowitz MD2800 N VANCOUVER AVE PORTLAND OR 97227
- Dr. Joel A. Amundson M.D.5231 NE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD PORTLAND OR 97211
- Dr. Monica Anne Lucht MD2525 Ne 139th St Vancouver WA 98686
Nearest Hospitals
LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTERl
2801 N GANTENBEIN AVENUE PORTLAND OR 97227LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTERl
1015 NW 22ND AVENUE, W121 PORTLAND OR 97210SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-PORTLANDl
3101 SW SAM JACKSON PARK ROAD PORTLAND OR 97239