Sean Russell, PA, earned double-major degrees in Biochemistry and Chemistry magna cum laude from East Carolina University before conducting breast cancer research at UNC Chapel Hill. After completing PA school at ECU, he specialized in Orthopedic Trauma and Spine Surgery for 9 years, followed by 4 years in neurosurgery and functional neurosurgery. With 7 years of experience in ultrasound-guided orthopedic procedures, Sean joined OrthoNC in 2026 to provide expert, specialized care to his patients.
Sean Russell, PA, earned double-major degrees in Biochemistry and Chemistry magna cum laude from East Carolina University before conducting breast cancer research at UNC Chapel Hill. After completing PA school at ECU, he specialized in Orthopedic Trauma and Spine Surgery for 9 years, followed by 4 years in neurosurgery and functional neurosurgery. With 7 years of experience in ultrasound-guided orthopedic procedures, Sean joined OrthoNC in 2026 to provide expert, specialized care to his patients.
Sean Russell, PA, is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina. He completed his undergraduate degree at East Carolina University, double-majoring in Biochemistry and Chemistry, earning Magna Cum Laude recognition in the ECU Honors Program. Sean worked in breast cancer research at the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, prior to enrolling in PA school at ECU. After graduation, Sean specialized in Orthopedic Trauma and Spine Surgery for 9 years. In the following 4 years, he worked in neurosurgery, specializing in functional neurosurgery, brain, and spine surgery. He has 7 years of experience in the use of Ultrasound for Orthopedic procedures. He joined OrthoNC in 2026.

Highly professional and kind doctor. Thank you 🙏🏻
Knowledgeable, friendly, took time to explain. Highly satisfied.
Amazing physician and bedside manner. Made my young daughter feel so comfortable!
Very personable
Very knowledgeable and helpful. Very detailed. Had great empathy. Very kind and understanding. Great visit
Sean and the rest of the staff were great! Thanks for the care
I had the most amazing experience with Sean- he was attentive, caring, thorough, and provided answers for my pain, answers I have been seeking (without success) for years. I am so grateful for him and can't recommended him enough.
Very nice and knowledgeable
Knowledgeable, personable doctor.
Very professional and kind. He seemed concerned and attentive to the situation before him