Stamford Health Medical Group Member
Russell F. Turk, MD
4.6 / 5 | 97 ratings
Stamford Health Medical Group Member
Stamford Health Medical Group Obstetrics & Gynecology
Main: 203.637.3337
Fax: 203.637.3307
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About Me
For years, Dr. Turk has cultivated a caring atmosphere and a personal treatment approach that combines cutting-edge medical care with a complementary/holistic approach that considers each woman's medical history, symptoms and goals
Dr. Turk has lived in Greenwich for 16 years with his wife and two children and enjoys spending his free time with family, fishing on the Sound, skiing and running his golden retriever Bailey.
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Specialties
Specialties
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Special Interests
Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy
Complementary and alternative medicine
High- and low-risk obstetrical care
Minimally invasive surgery including robotics
Obstetrical & gynecologic ultrasoundLanguages
English
Spanish -
Education & Training
Medical School
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Residency
Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Yeshiva University
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Board Certifications & Affiliations
Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology
Affiliations
Associate Professor in Department of OB/GYN
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Greenwich Board of Social Services, Former Chairman
Stamford Hospital OR Committee and Perinatal Safety Committee
Patient Reviews & Comments
All patient satisfaction ratings are submitted by patients who have confirmed email addresses. After their visit, these patients receive a survey within a few days. They complete the survey online, providing feedback on specific aspects of their care. We use this feedback to improve our services and ensure each patient has an exceptional experience. To respect our patients' time, we only send out surveys once every 90 days, regardless of how many times they visit the clinic.
Insurance Accepted
The below is a list of all insurance plans generally accepted by Stamford Health Medical Group. Please be sure to confirm insurance coverage and the provider's participation with your specific plan before scheduling your appointment.
² Including Mediblue, CT Health Exchange Plans and a limited number of Empire BCBS plans; excluding BlueCare Prime
³ Including Medicare, Compass and CT Health Exchange Plans; excluding Individual Value Plan
⁴ Including Medicare
Published Work
Dr. Turk has worked as an expert consultant for the online website BabyCenter.com, and he wrote The Dr. Is In column for AOL.com. He has written about medicine for several other media outlets, including Natural Awakenings magazine.
C. Henderson, H. Egre, R. Turk, V. Aning, Szillagyi,M. Divon. Amniorrhexis lowers the incidence of positive cultures for group B streptococci. Am J Obstet. Gynecol; Feb. 1993; Vol. 168; p. 624-625.
C. Henderson, D. Barad, R. Turk, J. Dobkin, C. Comfort, M. Divon. Placental Biopsy: An innovative approach for antepartum diagnosis of miliary tuberculosis. J National Medical Association; Sept. 1993; Vol. 85; p.685-687.
T. Mukherjee, D. Barad, R. Turk, R. Freeman. A randomized, placebo-controllled study on the effect ofcyclic intermittent etidronate therapy on the bone mineral density changes associated with six months of gonadotropin-releasing hormone aggonist treatment. Am J Obstet. Gynecol; July, 1996; Vol. 175; p. 105-109.
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The majority of the physicians on the Stamford Hospital Medical Staff are not employees or agents of the Hospital. They are independent practitioners who have been granted the privilege of using the Hospital's facilities for the care and treatment of their patients. This includes, but is not limited to, emergency department physicians, anesthesiologists, radiologists, surgeons, cardiologists, obstetricians, pathologists and other consultants who may treat patients.
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