Silvia P. Russo, MD
Spokane, WA 99204
Providence Stroke and Cognitive Care Center
105 West 8th Avenue, Suite 122C, Spokane, WA 99204
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About Silvia P. Russo
Dr. Silvia Russo is a board-certified neurologist with a specialty in the area of behavioral neurology. Dr. Russo graduated Summa cum Laude at San Raffaele University School of Medicine in Milan, Italy. She then completed a visiting scholarship at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center, in San Francisco, gaining valuable experience in the area of neurodegenerative disorders and a deep commitment to the care of aging patients with cognitive decline. She completed her Neurology Residency and a Behavioral Neurology Fellowship at the Stanford School of Medicine. During this period, Dr. Russo has participated in research activities, including the Clinical Core of the Stanford Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC), and serving as an investigator for clinical trials in Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Russo is passionate about improving access to neurological care to historically underserved communities and providing excellent care in the field of memory and cognitive disorders.
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Summa Cum Laude, Milan, Italy
2013
UCSF Memory and Aging Center, San Francisco, CA
InternshipInternal Medicine, UCLA St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach, CA
Residency
Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA
Neurology
Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA
Behavioral Neurology
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology
Outside of work you can find Dr. Russo watercolor painting, playing the piano, and playing with her puggle, Lucy.
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Dr. Russo consistently shows kindness and compassionate caring. She is wonderfully attentive to my mother's needs and always ask great, probing questions to my father and me.
Providence Patient
Dr. Russo is very good. Takes toooooooooo long to get an appointment. Follow up appointment is 5 months out----this is too long a wait.
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Very good experience .
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Dr. Russo was easy to talk to and thorough. She had a very positive manner and made me feel at ease as I was as I was trying to answer her questions. Her questioning skills are phenomenal.
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The initial appointment was scheduled 8 months ago. I was put on wait list and I got to see within a month. Thankfully!!
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My husband has had 2 strokes, and over the last 13 years has seen many providers. We have found Dr Russo to be exceptionally knowledgeable, understanding and helpful in her specialty.
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When I made the first appointment it was 6 months away, (August)I asked to be on the cancelation list, & received a call in March, I was surprised but very happy and went to that appointment .
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My care provider was kind, patient, knowledgeable informative & understanding. She was easy to speak with & answered all questions in an understandable way.
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The dr was very concerned about what I was going to and she tried to listen to everything I was very going through
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Dr. Russo is excellent and provides professional care and comfort.
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We were so impressed with Dr. Russo: her professionalism, thoroughness, clear explanations, and kindness. It was obvious that Dr. Russo had thoroughly reviewed my husband's file and spent adequate time to explain the diagnosis to us and the possible impact to his future health. Additionally, the packet of information she provided has been most helpful. We can't emphasize how much we appreciated the time she spent with us.
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I felt that from the time I walked through the door of the office, everyone I talked to was was very pleasant and very helpful.
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Dr Russo is very knowledgeable.
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Doctor Russo was so sincere and helpful. Really took the time to discuss the critical issues. One of the best doctors I have ever seen.
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Very busy. Six month wait time for appointment.Excellent Doctor
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It was my first visit with Dr. Russo. It was a very good visit and I felt very good with the results.
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I waited over a year to find a good provider here in town. Thankfully Dr Russo came to town! She is thorough & patient. I would still be experiencing chronic pain had she not "listened & looked past my brain tumor. I needed my neck rebuilt with screws, plates & cadavar bone to build my cervical back. DR RUSSO
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Dr. Russo is exceptional.
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Fully explained issues to me and my wife, allowing free flow of questions and concerns
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Excellent physician interaction
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Dr. Russo did a thorough job of explaining the dangers of alcohol use with dementia. She was persistent and we are hopeful that it made a positive difference.
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She always listens attentively and provides excellent advice related to my primary concerns.
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AS PEDICTED, DR RUSSO IS THE VERY BEST FOR OUR NEEDS/ COMPASSIONATE, PROFESSIONAL, KNOWLEDGEABLE
Providence Patient
Dr. Russo did not seem rushed, she spent time with me and explained everything in great detail. I felt like I was in great hands!
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Dr. Russo made a thorough examination for cognitive decline, the most thorough I have ever had
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She listens more to my wife then she does me
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Dr Russo was very up to date with my health giving up to date medicines may slow down the progress She talked to my husband explaining what can happen. She also asked for additional concerne we both have and ordered a test to Investigate. I She went over all meds and ordered another. She is a remarkable doctor. I am privileged to have her as my doctor
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Dr. RUSSO has been very informative and patient.
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Provider knowledgeable and helpful with suggested exercise routine and referred a Cardiac MD for follow-up.
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Dr Russo is kind, patient and understanding. She's simply wonderful.
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Doctor Ruso is very kind and considerate of my needs and questions regarding my cognitive issues, I consider myself very lucky to have found her!
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Didn't feel rushed!
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Very nice young lady
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Dr. Russo is professional, knowledgeable, kind and respectful. She is evidence based and shares her expertise in a way that is easily understood by patients and their families. It is an honor and privilege to have her coordinate my care.
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Very good results in this appointment
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We respect Dr Russo and are so thankful we were referred to her! She is a doctor who really cares about her patients. She is a wonderful caring doctor!
Providence Patient
Dr. Russo provided excellent help, support, explanations and recommendations for next steps. Staff was excellent, appointments sufficiently long to discuss current conditions, needs and next steps. Everything was on time.
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Dr. Russo is always kind and warm. She explains everything completely and leaves nothing to question. She is a great doctor!
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I feel that Dr Russo always has my best interest in mind.
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She explained things and made sure she answered everything.
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My only comment is that it took over 5 months to get an appointment with Dr Russo. I realize there is a definite shortage of neuro providers and am very glad I was finally able to see her.
Providence Patient
Very thorough but a little brusque
Providence Patient
After the referral to this agency and they called to schedule, it was 5 months out for the first appointment. We asked for any chance to get early in case of a cancellation and got the call for the next day after the cancellation. This was 1-2 months after the Initial schedule. The Doctor was excellent and took much time getting all the required data. I felt very comfortable with this Dr. The lab results came into MY Chart but I have not had any results talked about from the Doctors office.
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Provider was very thorough in explaining health issues patient is dealing with. Provider did a excellent job in explaining issues that could be understood. Exam was very thorough and provider was very patient. Appointment did not feel rushed.
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Dr. Russo is extremely thorough and explains everything well. I am lucky to have her managing my mother's care. The office staff was pleasant and caring. A++++
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My experience with this care provider was very good. It was easy to understand the way I was informed by the provcider.
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Dr was very interested in my condition and helpful
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She was thorough, we didn't feel rushed, she allowed both my husband (who had seen the episodes I'd been having, but has severe hearing loss, and our daughter who is able to hear more clearly, to be present with me for the appointment.
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She was especially proficient with her explanation of the results and how they related to the situation at hand.
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Dr. Russo is extremely caring and empathic in her approach.
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Very good I really love her she gave me a copy of what I needed to do because she knew I would forget her instructions and went over it with me and I didn't understand somethings she would explain it to me until I did when I couldn't hear her she would repeat it again in a louder tone told me where to go for for my blood tests that was very helpful she is very kind and understanding with me and my family members that was there with me she's great
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As this was a first time visit, I was very pleased with this provider. I do have another appointment in six months.
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Best visit Good information
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This provider is so knowledgeable and caring. We both love her and her office.
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I love that Dr. Russo took the time to explain my test results and address all my concerns without me feeling rushed.
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I couldn't have asked for a more thorough appointment. All my concerns were addressed from Dr Russo AND she reviewed my health records before my appointment. She knew where I am currently with my health, where I've been, and had very detailed information on how I can improve.I needed someone like Dr Russo. I now understand my problems and have an outline of what comes next, and my part in that process. Right up until my appointment with this Dr, I was In a very fragile state physically and mentally. I am so grateful for her time and concern for me as a patient; and as a human being.Please pass on how thankful I am for her time and care.
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Very comfortable with this provider!
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Dr understands the Alzheimer's trends and has great insight to help with understanding the progression
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Very good and extremely kind.
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Dr Russo was excellent during our visit and in following up with what we had discussed. She was kind, professional, listened extremely well and made sure the objectives of our appointment were met.
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What a great find you have in Dr. Russo. SO competent, kind, professional and knowledgeable.
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My experience with portal communication is superior to other health portals I have interacted with.
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She listens and is she explains everything very well. She takes time with me and I never feel rushed. She's is very kind.
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Easy to talk to and she made sure we understood everything.
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Dr Russo listened to my concerns.
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Dr Russo is thorough, totally knowledgeable, encouraging and I very much appreciate her.
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Dr. Russo and staff were excellent, knowledgeable and supportive. But it was very difficult to schedule an appointment due to her long waiting list and requirement to review all records prior to setting a schedule, which I understand. But the staff were helpful in finding a cancellation and getting us in to see Dr. Russo for a detailed consult very quickly, otherwise we would have had to wait at least 6 months. I understand there is a lack of neurologists in the area making it difficult to schedule the long list of patients. I found Dr. Russo to be very knowledgeable, patient, a good listener, compassionate and supportive.
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Dr Russo is a fantastic dr. She is extremely knowledgeable, easy to understand, is able to converse with the pt in a relatable manner, can handle my dad's dementia related agitation easily, is able to put everything in perspective. She Is very caring. She is an absolute gem and we are very grateful she is our dads neurologist!
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Dr. Russo is so good she explained everything and took her time with us.
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I feel I am receiving all care that I need
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My husband saw Dr Russo for the first time at our appointment. She is his new Dr and we are very pleased and thankful. It was a great first appointment.
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Dr Russo was so nice and paid attention to my needs
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Dr. Russo was one of the BEST doctors we have ever seen and we've seen a lot.
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We were grateful for the time and compassionate care Dr. Russo gave
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First visit with Dr Russo. She was extreme thorough, patient, kind and understanding. She was highly recommended and we now know why.
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Dr. Russo reviewed the chart thoroughly before entering the room. She was impressively prepared. She thoroughly investigated our dad's current status. She showed impressive curiosity and concern for ailments not specifically related to dementia as well. She shared her assessment in clear detail and then explained her plan for learning what was not yet clear. We feel blessed to have been referred to her.
Providence Patient
Dr. Russo did an excellent job caring for me. She was kind, asked questions to help determine my issues, was interested in what I cared about. She described my medical issue and options for further care. She was Top Notch!
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She exceeded expectations. She offered good information and has helped me very much
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Dr. Russo has excellent communication skills, seems very knowledgeable and interested. We would be happy to see her again.
Providence Patient
Dr Rosso had done extensive of everything other Drs had sent. She had me perform various activities. Then she very carefully told me her prognosis. I did not like what she said however I had already suspected the results. She spent time needed to inform me of things to do to slow down progression of disease and suggested a prescription. She was an excellent physician.
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Dr. Russo provided a lot of good information.
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Dr Russo was amazing. Knowledgeable, respectful, kind, easy to understand
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Sylvia Russo has provided us with the highest level of care regarding my cmothers condition. She has been thorough, thoughtful, kind and clear.
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I love this provider.
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Appreciate explanations, instructions and potential severity.
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She is very kind, very professional and explain everything so that I understand.
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Dr. Russo, is a very kind Doctor Who has empathy and explains everything in a manner. That's easy to understand. She delivers news that may be difficult with lots of empathy. She's an outstanding Dr!
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Dr. Russo spent a lot of time with us. She asked cognitive questions, check for weakness in legs and arms, and was very concerned and caring.
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I was very impressed with Dr Russio
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Everyone is professional, mindful and kind
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All my experiences with Providence Hospital and health care providers has been exceptional.
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Dr Russo was very good. My siblings were with me and they were impressed with her.they
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Dr. Russo was very patient and understanding with my father who has Alzheimer's.
Providence Patient
Dr. Russo exemplifies all that a caring, courteous, and professional medical provider should be. I am very fortunate to be under the care of such an excellent physician.
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Absolutely competent, knowledgeable, and professional!
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She is always making sure I understand everything going on.
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This was a very difficult appointment for me. I was there to find out if I Had Alzheimer's or cognitive impairment. She took her time to make sure I understood what my diagnosis was and how we were going to treat my impairment. I went into this appointment scared and came out knowing that I was being cared for at the very highest level of care. Oh by the way I am a retired RN
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This provider thorough in assessment testing and communication of the patient's needs
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Dr. Russo did a good job of assessing mom's current status. We look forward to having her on our team to help mom navigate Alzheimer's.
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Very good
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We connected with Dr Russo.
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Dr. Russo was very helpful, considerate and informative. She showed compassion and also was clear about what needs to be done next.
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Initial consult. She was very thorough and diplomatic when touchy subjects were broached.
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Clinical Interests
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Counseling
- Alzheimer's Testing
- Aphasia Evaluation
- Cognitive Health
- Cognitive Impairment
- Corticobasal Degeneration
- Dementia
- Frontotemporal Dementia
- Frontotemporal Neurocognitive Disorder
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Neurocognitive Disorder Due To Parkinson's Disease (Pd)
- Neurological Disorders
- Primary Progressive Aphasia
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
- Robotic Surgery
Dr Russo is a great Dr and explains everything in detail. Works very well with my mother who has dementia in getting the info needed for her care.
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