Dr. Cristina Russo

Dr. Cristina Russo is a Consultant in Acute Medicine and Stroke based in Surrey.

A distinguished medical professional with over 24 years of experience combining clinical practice and academic work. Dr. Russo's dedication to continuous learning and development has been a cornerstone of her career, reflecting her commitment to excellence in the medical field.

Throughout her career, Dr. Russo has gained extensive experience across various healthcare systems, focusing on acute medicine and stroke management. In the last eight years, she has been a valuable member of the UK healthcare community, starting with an initial contract at Imperial College. Her work has been a testament to a successful hybrid career in both acute medicine and stroke care.

Dr. Russo's medical career began in the field of diabetology and endocrinology, where she identified the critical challenge posed by diabetes, which she regards as a significant global health crisis. Her Ph.D. in cardiovascular risk factors laid the groundwork for her subsequent focus on stroke care, highlighting her ability to evolve and adapt her expertise to meet emerging health challenges.

Dr. Russo is currently employed at ASPH, where she leads front door stroke services, manages the stroke ward, and oversees acute medicine. Her responsibilities extend to various specialized clinics, including those for stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), and diabetes, with a particular focus on type 2 diabetes and its vascular complications.

Clinical interests include:
Acute and general medicine
Stroke
Diabetes and its complications

In her clinical approach, Dr. Russo prioritizes a holistic patient care model, emphasizing the importance of accurate and informed decision-making in emergency medicine. Her mastery of clinical guidelines and commitment to best practices have significantly impacted patient outcomes, particularly in complex cases involving multiple comorbidities.

In addition to her clinical duties, Dr. Russo is actively involved in clinical governance, including rapid reviews and Serious Incident (SI) investigations. As Deputy Head of Safety over the past two years, she has played a pivotal role in managing coroner reports, providing legal assistance, and supporting colleagues in legal proceedings. Her analytical skills and attention to detail were recently highlighted by her contribution to identifying inconsistencies in the ADA guidelines, resulting in a published correction and invitation from the ADA.

Dr. Russo's contributes to researchand is the author of numerous publications in high impact factors journal.

Post graduate diploma in Stroke