Emory Faculty
Emory Faculty
Dawn Renee Russell, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology
4.8 - 400 Ratings
Emory Women's Center at Johns Creek
6335 Hospital Parkway, Ste 500, Johns Creek, GA 30097About
Dr. Russell was raised on a cattle farm in North Central Kansas. Dr. Russell left the ranch to pursue her undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Chicago. Upon completion, she settled at New Mexico University to complete her residency program. While there, she met her husband who played a convincing role in moving her to Washington. For the past 17 years she built a thriving practice at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA. With a desire for improved weather and a sister in Savannah, GA, she and her husband (and cats) moved across country to embrace Emory, the Atlanta area and a broader perspective in women's health. Dr. Russell is dedicated to the continuum of health and healthy lifestyle for women from adolescence through pregnancy and menopause. She is a strong advocate of evidence base and preventative medicine. She also relies on principles of doctor-patient relationships for team decision making to achieve the best outcome for the individual patient.
Languages
- English
Emory Affiliation
- Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
- Emory Healthcare Network
- Emory Physician Group Practice
Academic Title
- Assistant Professor
Academic Profile
Year Started Practicing
- 2001
Locations
Emory Women's Center at Johns Creek
6335 Hospital Parkway
Ste 500
Johns Creek,
GA
30097
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The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
Dr. Russell was warm and friendly. I greatly appreciated how she walked me through every step and put me at ease.
Dr. Russell is awesome! I feel very comfortable talking to her about any needs I have and concerns. She is very personable and knowledgeable. You can tell she is passionate about her career and truly cares about her patients. I've already recommended her to several friends!
Dr.Russell was very kind and understanding. She took great care and accommodated my comfort during the exam.
I known this provider professionally and she is an attentive practitioner when she took care of me as a patient.
This experience was very good! Doctor Russell was warm and caring as she explained how to move forward with my care!!!
Discuss the problem with me In a manner I understand and reduce my anxiety
Personally, since last year when I met the dr. I really liked her treatment, she is a tremendous professional, listens carefully to all questions and is very good at her job.
Dr. Russell was wonderful! Made me feel comfortable, she was knowledgeable, and friendly.
Having more thanks, 30 appointments for day could be difficult for only one doctor. But honestly is something I can't control and also is not a reason to speed the appointment and take care of me in 3 minutes. I felt I didn't have a chance to express my self because questions that I had was interrupted with a "is normal, you're pregnant" answer. I know I'm pregnant more than everyone around me. But that's not the explication that I'm looking for. Is my first pregnancy and I want to express myself and get a better explication about my symptoms so I can feel secure of my progress
Dr. Russell was very kind, personable and thorough
Please recruit more expert menopause specialists like Dr. Russell: she is wonderful.
Best experience I've had
Dr. Russell is an excellent doctor and an asset to Emory Healthcare.
Best lady parts doctor I've ever had and won't be looking elsewhere.
Really amazing doctor - loved her energy and the way she spoke to me, as well as the knowledge she imparted
I was very impressed with Dr. Russell. Great eye contact. I was very pleased with the excellent way Dr. Russell explained things so I could understand.
Dr. Russell was great, very good first time patient experience. She's very personable and I liked , appreciated all of the initial patient questions she asked. My visit was great and I definitely recommend her.
Dr. Russell was wonderful. Somehow her office was the most efficient office I've ever been to and she still spent more time talking with me and answering questions than almost any other doctor I've ever been to. She was wonderful.
I've been having occasional pain, especially when lifting after delivery, informed the doctor but she did not do a pelvic/perineal exam to check healing. She only asked me a few questions and let me go. If the plan was to just ask questions they could have done a telehealth appointment. I drove and hour and half without pelvic exam
Dr. Dawn Renee Russell is awesome!
Provider very tunnel visioned and passive. Despite an 11 pounds weight loss in under 2 weeks, dehydration from severe nausea and vomiting, provider opted to add more medications and did not do any labs or urine ketones to assess the severity of dehydration that can affect pregnancy outcome. Despite being 39 years old with multiple miscarriages the provider took a very passive approach of waiting and watching rather that escalating to maternal fetal medicine or other high risk providers.
We just love Dr. Russell at Emory Johns Creek!
Dawn Renee Russell is awesome. Listens, answers questions, takes time.
Dr. Dawn Russel was AMAZING! I've lived in Georgia for over 20 years and regret having just learned about her. Like many others in this digital era, I went down a medical rabbit hole, in which she pulled me out and set the record straight. I appreciate her ability to balance candor and compassion equally. She's everything I've ever needed from a GYN.
Dr. Russell is smart, kind, cool, and disarming. She makes you want to sit and chat with her all day (which I know she can't do given doctors' schedules). I feel so lucky to have found such an experienced and approachable and up to date doctor. There are many providers out there who are simply not up to date on the science of menopause treatment options and women's overall health. She is a gem.
Excellent thanks for the attention
My experience yesterday was very positive. I felt seen and heard. Thank you.
Dr Russell was very pleasant, easy to talk to. Very mild. Very nice.
Dr. Russell is phenomenal. She is so personable and makes it easy to ask her questions. I love that she asks patients if they text and drive as there is way too much of that going on today. She really looks at everything in taking care of her patients.
Well explained and time taken to communicate procedure and plan
Very good
My menopause appointment with Dr. Russell could not have gone better! She is extremely knowledgeable and spent a lot of time sharing information. She listened carefully as I explained all of my concerns and then proposed many paths forward, empowering me with a variety of decisions and letting me know she would support me every step of the way. I would highly recommend her to my friends and appreciate her time and caring.
Dr. Russell is always absolutely fantastic
Loved Dr Russell. She listened fully and then provided options with clear rationales. Loved that she had a sense of humor as well!
Dr. Russell listened well, answered all my questions, and had a great energy. Already recommended her to several people.
Dr. Russell was excellent! This was the best gynecological exam I have ever had. She was very clear about how my issue would be addressed and the different paths expected based on the results. During the course of the exam, she kept me aware of exactly what she was doing and what to expect. She was extremely thorough, compassionate, and caring. She is an asset to your practice!
Very impressed with Dr. Russell and have already recommended her to five people
In a great deal of pain- originally provider did not want to do a pelvic exam until I requested it- no rule out of bladder issues via UA US was discussed as a later option, cbc done, but felt generally dismissed when BP was 154/93. Nothing suggested except over the counter medications and heating packs as pelvic exam was normal in professional opinion. Woke up next morning in more pain, went to urgent care and got US ordered which confirmed my suspicion with finding of cysts. Still awaiting to hear what the next steps are and still in pain. Messages sent through portal, but remain unanswered hours later
Great discussion with doctor about my concerns. She was thoughtful and explained a lot to me. I learned a lot and left feeling well informed about my concerns.
Dr. Russell was amazing. She was so well informed and knew exactly what was going on and have to take care of it.
Love Dr Russell
Dr Russell is THE BEST. She is so kind and thorough, good humored, knowledgeable. She answers the questions, doesn't judge, and I felt extremely comfortable the whole time. At a GYN visit. Amazing. Thank you Dr Russell!!
The doctor makes you feel very comfortable and listens to you!
This was my first visit with Dr. Russell. She was very kind and knowledgeable. I have recommended her to my daughter and others.
Excellent visit.
Dr. Russell is smart, down to earth, friendly, compassionate, helpful & a good listener.
She was amazing. She had time for all of my questions. She made me feel at ease. She Is very knowledgeable. I hope to see her again for future visits.
Overall satisfaction with Dr. Russell. I am pleased I picked the right doctor for me.
Dr Dawn Russel is great! So easy to communicate with. She really listens to her patients!
Dr Russell made me feel comfortable and she took the time to answer my questions and at no time did I feel rushed thru visit.
I'm so excited and thankful to have Dr. Russell as my doctor!
Dr Russell is amazing!
Dr Russell is superior in every way, patient interaction, explanation of treatment options and various conditions and concern for me the patient.
Will definitely recommend Dr. Dawn Russell.
This was my first appointment with Dr. Russell. She took time to gather medical history information and to answer any concerns I had.
The doctor came highly recommended based on online feedback and that is why I selected her. She did not disappoint.
Dr. Russell was very personable, put me at ease, answered my questions and was very thorough.
Dr. Russell sat down and listened like I was the only patient that mattered to her. She normalized me beating myself about my own weight gain. I truly appreciate her and how responsive her team is on mychart
Dr. Russell really listens and has been exceedingly patient with me - especially regarding my concerns/worries with perimenopause.
Very good
Good
Dr. Russell is excellent. She explains everything and listens to me and answers my questions. She doesn't rush me.
Dr. Russel was phenomenal. She explained everything that occured during my exam with patience and compassion, and made sure I was comfortable throughout. All of my questions where answered with clarity, detail and respect and I felt very heard and understood throughout the appointment.
I am so happy to have found this Doctor. She listened to my concerns and answered all my questions. For me being a recent breast cancer patient I am nervous about issues and she explained everything and made the visit great. I definitely would recommend her to everyone and this office is definitely Emory efficient. Thank you
Dawn Russell is amazing!
Dr. Russell was the first gynecologist of the past three I have tried who really listened to my concerns and addressed them!
I felt seen and heard by Dr. Russell. She was easy to talk to and answered all of my questions and addressed any concerns. I appreciated the history lesson on HRT. Thank you.
I would recommend Dr. Russell to any woman. She was very caring, thorough, asked me questions about what I cared or didn't care about and made me feel included in all of my care. She was also very funny which made for a lasting impression!
Dr. Russell identified herself, and made me feel very comfortable. She was very knowledgeable.
Mi medico tratante es excelente y no la cambiar?a y la recomendaria
Dr.Russell exceeded my expectations! Extremely kind and personable
Dr. Russell was thorough and attentive. She had a positive attitude which helped me to feel calm during my visit.
I've recommended Dr. Russell to two others who are switching to her.
Dr. Russel is the best.
I'm first time come here, Dr. Russell gave me a lot of knowledge and advice for my age. She was a warm person, explained the problem I encountered and patiently to me. So that I would not be nervous and worried. She is the best gynecologist I have ever met.
Very thoroughly
I LOVE Dr. Russell and her entire staff. One of the best medical professionals I have ever had.
Very good service
Dr. Dawn Russell is great! She is a caring doctor and she never rushes through my appointments.
So far I am very pleased with every doctor and PT in Emory.
Dr. Dawn Russel is wonderful!
I love Dr. Russell. She is always kind and explains clearly what is happening with you. She's a great doctor.
Dr Russell is an angel in earth. She listened intently to my gyn issues. She provided clinical recommendations based on her examination and evaluation of my condition.
Very excellent
Dr. Russell is an excellent physician. She took time to explain my health concerns. I will recommend her to my friends.
Dr. Russell is 100% AMAZING
Dr. Russell was a delight. She took her time to explain everything and was very gentle during the exam.
I can not say enough good thing about my experience. I loved dr dawn. She made me so comfortable and was very friendly, yet professional. Thank you!
This doctor is absolutely great!
Dr. Russell is amazing!
Dr Russell was very informative and outlined her treatment plan clearly and professionally including me in the decision process. Love her!
Good experience
The best experience. 5 for everyone, especially the doctor.
She was the only doctor to listen and be knowledgeable about what I needed. She helped when every other doctor told me I was fine or that it was all in my head. She is the reason I feel better today.
Great instruction, listener, and communicator
Very upfront, honest and caring. Highly recommend!
One of the very best appointments I have ever had. Dr. Russell listened, she showed care and compassion as well as exceptional medical knowledge regarding my type of concern.
Dr. Russell is amazing. I wish I'd found her earlier in my life.
Awesome Doctor and nurse!
I have & will continue to recommend Dr Russell.
Dr. Russell is a great listener. She speaks candidly, with levity, and brainstorms collaboratively to find solutions.
Dr. Russell is caring, knowledgeable and caring
Dr. Russell is so good at her job. Attentive, practical, pleasant, and communicative.
Dr. Russell was fantastic. Her personality was pleasant and she seemed to care. I wish she could be my.PCP!
She put me at ease and she listened to my concerns and responded to those concerns. That's so hard to find. I'm elated I found Dr. Russell!
I love how the way doctor treated me with respect, totally gave full attention to understand what I was going through.
Dr Russell is very patient and answers everything.
Dr. Russell shows a high degree of empathy while discussing issues surrounding menopause. I highly recommend her and am grateful I found an amazing doctor.
Dr. Russell was very personable and professional. She looked at me directly and listened to my concerns. Explained options and directives.
Very considerate regarding myself being retired and cost of medicine.
Listened to my symptoms & gave potential steps to help resolve them with nonperscription product along with recommendation for a 3 wk followup to monitor results.
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Credentials
Education
- Residency: University of New Mexico - HSC, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2001
- Medical Education: University of Chicago - Pritzker School of Med, MD, 1997
Board Certifications
- Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2003
Professional Memberships
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
