Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Healthcare Partner in Alexander City, AL
Russell Medical has been a cornerstone of healthcare in east central Alabama since 1923, founded by Benjamin Russell to serve both Russell Manufacturing employees and the broader Alexander City community. Over a century of continuous operation, we have expanded from a 55-bed facility to a modern, 100-bed acute care hospital with cutting-edge technology and specialized services. Our Joint Commission accreditation since 1959 reflects our commitment to quality standards, while our 2020 integration with UAB Health System has enhanced access to advanced medical expertise. Through decades of strategic expansionsincluding cardiovascular services, robotic surgery, and a dedicated cancer centerwe maintain our mission of 'Being the best because we care.' Our leadership team brings decades of healthcare management experience, overseeing transformative projects like the 1998 facility modernization and the 2019 Transitional Care Unit.We combine local community focus with academic medical partnerships to deliver comprehensive care across seven counties. Our 24/7 emergency department and specialized diagnostic imaging capabilities ensure immediate response to critical needs. From our historic beginnings as Russell Hospital to our current status as a regional healthcare leader, we remain dedicated to improving lives through compassionate, evidence-based medicine.
Services
Birthing Services
Cardiovascular Services
Diagnostic Imaging
Emergency Department
Laboratory Services
Pediatrics
Pharmacy
Surgical Services
Urgent Care
Wound Care
Details
- Year established: 1923
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 emergency care with advanced diagnostic capabilities
- Our UAB Health System partnership brings academic medical expertise locally
- We maintain Joint Commission accreditation since 1959 for quality assurance
- Our da Vinci Robotic Surgical System enables minimally invasive procedures
- We offer comprehensive post-acute transitional care services
Associations and certifications
- The Joint Commission
Services
Emergency Department
Our 24/7 Emergency Department provides immediate care for critical conditions using advanced diagnostic tools and a team of board-certified specialists. We treat trauma cases, heart attacks, strokes, and other medical emergencies with rapid response protocols. The department features dedicated treatment areas for cardiac, trauma, and pediatric emergencies.
Robotic Surgery
Our da Vinci Robotic Surgical System enables precise, minimally invasive procedures with smaller incisions and faster recovery times. Board-certified surgeons perform complex operations for urology, gynecology, and general surgery specialties. The technology provides enhanced visualization and instrument control during procedures.
Cancer Center
The UAB Medicine-affiliated cancer center offers comprehensive treatment including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and clinical trials. Our multidisciplinary team develops personalized care plans using the latest Varian linear accelerator technology. Services include patient navigation, genetic counseling, and survivorship programs.
Diagnostic Imaging
We provide advanced imaging services including MRI, CT scans, and digital mammography with board-certified radiologists interpreting results. The department features an open MRI for patient comfort and high-speed CT imaging equipment. All imaging services meet strict quality standards for accurate diagnosis.
Transitional Care Unit
This specialized unit supports patients transitioning from acute hospitalization to home with intensive rehabilitation services. Multidisciplinary teams manage complex medical conditions requiring extended monitoring. The program focuses on preventing readmissions through comprehensive care coordination and patient education.
Questions
What specialties are available at Russell Medical?
We offer cardiology, oncology, obstetrics, orthopedics, and emergency medicine through our UAB Medicine partnership and local specialists.
How can I schedule a diagnostic test?
Call our Patient Scheduling Department at 256-329-7826 Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM for test arrangements.
Does Russell Medical accept my insurance?
We work with major insurers including Medicare and commercial plans. Check our website for specific plan details.
What emergency services are available?
Our 24/7 ER treats heart attacks, strokes, trauma, and other critical conditions with immediate access to imaging and labs.
How do I access my medical records?
Use our secure Patient Portal online or contact the Medical Records department directly for record requests.
Is there parking available?
Yes, we provide free surface parking and covered options across our medical campus.
Reviews (6)
Robin Taylor
Jan 01, 2022
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I didnt get a bill but they sure didnt mind ruining my credit score. I am disabled and medicare will back pay them but they didnt want to wait for that they just wanted to ruin my credit here at Christmas when life is already hard enough!
John Buck
Dec 28, 2021
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Rushed to Russell Medical because my elderly father fell and had a contusion on his head. Waited over an hour to be triaged. We dont know what made my father blackout, fall, and lose part of his memory but the hospital didnt seem to care. We were sent back to the waiting room and are still waiting two hours later. I have always heard time was important especially if you have had a stroke. We are now scared and do not know what is going on. When we ask the hospital is replying that the hospital has put priority on patients. Apparently, we are not a priority.
TheRealBeast
Nov 27, 2021
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The ER told me once my fianc got settled in a room Id be allowed in the back left me sitting in the waiting room the whole time abs took forever to get her taken care of
Jessica Thomas
Nov 21, 2021
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Went to this hospital for outpatient labs only. I signed in and waited for nearly an hour and NO ONE registered me or anything. During the time I was there 2 people came in after me and were registered immediately and one had got done and left!!! For it to be outpatient they were taking certain people to the back as if they had appointments..I pray I NEVER have to go to this hospital again!!! I will gladly make the drive to Opelika from today going forward
Taylor Stroud
Nov 20, 2021
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My mother is laying in trauma 2 right now having seziures and they are doing nothing!! They say they don't have the equipment to figure out what's wrong with her. I don't understand why they won't send her to Birmingham. She has had 10 seziures in 1 hr. If you are sick do not come here. You will die!! They do not care here at all. I'm filing a lawsuit tomorrow for this place this place need to be shut Down.
Wendy Turley
Nov 01, 2021
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So, I had to take my VERY sick husband to the ER for covid/ low O2. This absolute fabulous triage nurse helped ease our minds! I wish I remembered her name! Fabulous
