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Dr. Michael E. Russell II, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Michael E. Russell II, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
 
Dr. Michael E. Russell II, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Michael E. Russell II, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 61
Tyler, TX
Accepting new patients
 

Clinical Overview

Dr. Michael E. Russell II, MD works in Tyler, TX as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon.
Dr. Russell II is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Russell II completed a residency at Dallas Co Hp Parkland Mem. Dr. Russell II has worked on more claims relating to Spinal Stenosis, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Osteophyte, Herniated Disc, Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication, Thoracic Stenosis, Intervertebral Disc Disease, Low Back Pain, Degenerative Disc Disease, Cervical Radiculopathy, Cervical Stenosis, Radiculopathy, Scoliosis, Sciatica, Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Upper Back Pain, Lumbosacral Stenosis, Lumbosacral Radiculopathy and Chronic Neck Pain than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Russell II has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 1 times. Dr. Russell II is affiliated with UT Health Tyler. Dr. Russell II is accepting new patients. Dr. Russell II practices at Azalea Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Tyler, TX and has additional offices in Longview, TX, Nacogdoches, TX and Mount Pleasant, TX.

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Insurance & Payment Information

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  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Assurant Health
  • GEHA
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthSmart
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Coventry Health Care
  • American Enterprise Group
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • HealthFirst
  • Universal American
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Humana
  • Workers Compensation WC
  • Tricare
  • Cigna
  • Principal Life

Office Locations

  1. 1 Azalea Orthopedics - Golden Road Tyler
    3414 Golden Rd, Tyler, TX 75701
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Azalea Orthopedics - Longview
    925 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604
  3. 3 Azalea Orthopedics - Nacogdoches
    3816 N University Dr, Nacogdoches, TX 75965
  4. 4 Azalea Orthopedics - Mount Pleasant
    305 W 20th St, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Patient Reviews
Feb 03, 2026
Came in with MRI and introduced himself and asked some questions of how I was doing and then explained with MRI what was wrong. He recommended surgery and explained what the surgery entailed.Enjoyed the frank discussion and look forward to a successful surgery.
— Feb 03, 2026
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Medical Expertise & Background

Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Neck Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Reconstructive Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Dr. Michael E. Russell II, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Russell II accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Anthem, UnitedHealthCare, MultiPlan, CHAMPVA, Assurant Health, Government Employees Health Association (GEHA), Blue Cross Blue Shield, HealthSmart, Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP), CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Coventry Health Care, American Enterprise Group, Amerigroup (Wellpoint), Healthfirst, Universal American, Curative, Commercial Insurance Company, First Health, Humana, Workers Compensation, Tricare, Cigna and Principal Life as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Russell II accepts here.

Dr. Russell II frequently sees patients for Spinal Stenosis, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Osteophyte, Herniated Disc, Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication, Thoracic Stenosis, Intervertebral Disc Disease, Low Back Pain, Degenerative Disc Disease, Cervical Radiculopathy, Cervical Stenosis, Radiculopathy, Scoliosis, Sciatica, Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Upper Back Pain, Lumbosacral Stenosis, Lumbosacral Radiculopathy and Chronic Neck Pain.

Dr. Russell II has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 1 times.

Dr. Russell II is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.

Education & Credentials
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Dallas Co Hp Parkland Mem
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