Dr. Russell James, MD, Avoca, PA | Emergency Medicine Physician

About Dr. Russell James

Dr. Russell E James II is a highly skilled and dual-certified physician specializing in both emergency medicine and family practice. With a passion for delivering exceptional care and a commitment to serving patients in their most critical and everyday healthcare needs, Dr. James is an invaluable asset in the medical field. As an emergency room physician, Dr. James possesses extensive expertise in handling urgent and life-threatening conditions. His ability to remain calm under pressure, make quick and accurate diagnoses, and administer timely interventions has developed an impeccable reputation within the community he has served for 38 years. Dr. James is adept at managing trauma cases, resuscitations, and severe illnesses while providing immediate and comprehensive medical care in high-stress situations. In addition to his emergency medicine proficiency, Dr. James is also a certified family practice physician. This allows him to offer comprehensive and continuous healthcare to individuals and families of all ages. With a deep understanding of preventive care, wellness promotion, chronic disease management, and routine check-ups, Dr. James is dedicated to fostering long-term patient-doctor relationships built on trust, compassion, and personalized care. Dr.James diverse skill set, combined with his emergency medicine and family practice dual certification, enables him to provide a holistic and integrated medical approach to care for those in need. Whether it’s a critical emergency or a routine medical concern, patients can rely on him to deliver timely, accurate diagnoses, and effective treatment plans tailored to their unique needs. He prioritizes active listening, ensuring patients feel heard, respected, and involved in their own healthcare decisions. Dr. James strongly believes in patient education and strives to empower individuals and families to take charge of their well-being through informed choices and lifestyle modifications.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Child with Fever

ECG / EKG Testing

Emergency Consultation

High Blood Pressure / Hypertension

Illness

New Patient Visit

Sports Injury

Anxiety

Child with Fever

ECG / EKG Testing

Emergency Consultation

Office location

The Good Drop

824 McAlpine St, Ste 6, Avoca, PA 18641

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Education and background

Practice names

The Good Drop

Board certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1780659144

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Is Dr. Russell James accepting new patients?

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What practice does Dr. Russell James work with?

Dr. Russell James works with The Good Drop.

Where is Dr. Russell James's office located?

Dr. Russell James's office is located at 824 McAlpine St, Avoca, PA 18641.

Which board certifications does Dr. Russell James have?

Dr. Russell James is certified by American Board of Family Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Russell James?

Dr. Russell James frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Emergency Consultation, Illness, New Patient Visit, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Russell James on their profile.