Dr. Michael E. Russell II, M.D., is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Surgery of the Spine & Neck. He is highly trained in all aspects of spinal care, having completed a specialized Fellowship in Spine Surgery at The Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Dr. Russell completed both his residency and earned his M.D. from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.
Dr. Michael E. Russell II, M.D., is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Surgery of the Spine & Neck. He is highly trained in all aspects of spinal care, having completed a specialized Fellowship in Spine Surgery at The Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Dr. Russell completed both his residency and earned his M.D. from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.
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Very friendly.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Very reasonable and considerate of patient's needs and preferences. Explains treatment plans and desired results well.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
I would recommend him to anyone he is a very concerned compassionate God fearing man he's very good at what he do thank you Dr Russell for all your support and help that you have giving me
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
I saw Dr. Russell for herniated discs in my neck and am very impressed by how thorough he and his care team are. I will need surgery and I have no doubt in my mind that I am in excellent hands, I only have to wait two weeks until I can get this resolved. I think it's crucial to have complete faith in whoever is operating on your spine and I do. Im sure I will get the best result possible. It's going to be a slow process to get the strength in my arms back once the discs are removed and the bones are fused but I'll get there with the help of him and his team at Azalea Orthopedics.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Was factual, gave good understanding of my problem and how to fix it, and was very reassuring , despite understanding that procedures can incur variables and problems which can’t be predicted.
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
Very nice and thorough. He also operated on my dad and we loved him. We both highly recommend.
(2 years ago)
Feb-2024
Very nice dr.
(2 years ago)
Feb-2024
My visit was a great experience. Dr. Russell was very informative and explained my issue in detail. I highly recommend Dr. Russell and his staff!
(2 years ago)
Feb-2024
This will be my second neck surgery with Dr Russell since 2017. He and his staff are top notch. More than willing to answer any and all questions and address any concerns.
(2 years ago)
Feb-2024
We are attacking the problem/-ankle and disc problems. Thank you
Michael E. Russell, II, M.D., is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Russell specializes in the treatment of spine injury, deformity, and degeneration. His interests include decompression for lumbar spinal stenosis and cervical spine surgery.
Dr. Russell specializes in all types of spinal surgery and has been named one of the “Best Spine Specialists in America” by Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review since 2010. Additionally, he has been recognized as a Texas Super Doctor annually since 2016. Dr. Russell is the past president of Physician Hospitals of America, a national trade organization representing physician-owned hospitals. He is a founder and past board chairman of Texas Spine & Joint Hospital. Dr. Russell holds hospital privileges at Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital, Mother Frances Hospital, and UT Health East Texas.
“Chronic back pain, loss of flexibility and mobility—this is the high price my patients pay every day. For many of them, spine surgery comes at the end of many years of treatments and medicine. But there is good news here—new surgical treatments can have dramatic results. It’s a great thing to be able to help restore function and reduce pain.”
Dr. Russell attended medical school and completed his orthopedic training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, following the completion of his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. He completed a fellowship in spine surgery at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. He is a member of the National Association of Spine Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Texas Orthopedic Association, and the Texas Medical Association.
Very friendly.
Very reasonable and considerate of patient's needs and preferences. Explains treatment plans and desired results well.
I would recommend him to anyone he is a very concerned compassionate God fearing man he's very good at what he do thank you Dr Russell for all your support and help that you have giving me
I saw Dr. Russell for herniated discs in my neck and am very impressed by how thorough he and his care team are. I will need surgery and I have no doubt in my mind that I am in excellent hands, I only have to wait two weeks until I can get this resolved. I think it's crucial to have complete faith in whoever is operating on your spine and I do. Im sure I will get the best result possible. It's going to be a slow process to get the strength in my arms back once the discs are removed and the bones are fused but I'll get there with the help of him and his team at Azalea Orthopedics.
Was factual, gave good understanding of my problem and how to fix it, and was very reassuring , despite understanding that procedures can incur variables and problems which can’t be predicted.
Very nice and thorough. He also operated on my dad and we loved him. We both highly recommend.
Very nice dr.
My visit was a great experience. Dr. Russell was very informative and explained my issue in detail. I highly recommend Dr. Russell and his staff!
This will be my second neck surgery with Dr Russell since 2017. He and his staff are top notch. More than willing to answer any and all questions and address any concerns.
We are attacking the problem/-ankle and disc problems. Thank you