Russ works as a psychiatrist at the Center For Mental Wellness at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, MO. He has also advocated for physician well-being in the state of Missouri since 2016 as the Medical Director of the Missouri Physician and Health Professional Wellness Program, sponsored by MAOPS. In 2020, he began serving as the Chief Wellness Officer at Capital Region Medical Center. To further partner with physicians and support them in achieving and maintaining optimal wellness, he completed a 9 month training program in 2020-2021 through The Physician Coaching Institute to earn his certification as a Master Physician Development Coach.
Russ’ wellness escape includes spending time with family, friends, church, gardening, cooking, traveling, being outdoors, and exercising.