James A. Russell

James Russell

James A. Russell

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Medicine

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences


Specialty/Research Focus

Bioinformatics; Cardiology; Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology; Electrophysiology

Contact Information
705 Maple Rd
Williamsville, New York 14221
Phone: (716) 710-8267
jamesrus@buffalo.edu



Professional Summary:

I’m a cardiac electrophysiologist with a focused clinical and academic interest in cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), conduction system pacing, atrial fibrillation, and ventricular tachycardia. My clinical practice emphasizes the use of advanced mapping, catheter ablation, and device-based therapies to manage complex arrhythmias and heart failure, with a particular focus on individualized, evidence-driven care.

My research background includes work in ventricular tachycardia ablation in patients with repaired Tetralogy of Fallot, exploring the unique arrhythmic substrates in congenital heart disease, as well as precision approaches to atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT), contributing to a deeper understanding of its mechanisms and long-term outcomes post-ablation.

I am especially interested in advancing conduction system pacing strategies—such as left bundle branch pacing—as a more physiologic alternative to traditional pacing, aiming to enhance synchrony and long-term cardiac function.

I value collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation in both clinical practice and research, and I’m committed to contributing to the evolving field of cardiac electrophysiology through education, teamwork, and translational science.

Education and Training:

  • Fellowship, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Chief Fellow, University of Illinois at Chicago (2025)
  • Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (2023)
  • Residency, Internal Medicine, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (2020)
  • DO, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2017)
  • MS, Bioinformatics, University of Luxembourg (2013)
  • MS, Interdisciplinary Cancer Biology, State University of New York at Buffalo (2013)
  • BS, Biology, Canisius University (2011)

Employment:

  • Clinical Assisant Professor of Medicine, Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo (2025-present)

Research Expertise:

  • Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia
  • Ventricular Tachycardia in Tetralogy of Fallot

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Professional Memberships:

  • Heart Rhythm Society
  • American College of Cardiology
  • American Medical Association

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Contact Information

705 Maple Rd
Williamsville, New York 14221
Phone: (716) 710-8267
jamesrus@buffalo.edu