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Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD

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(Lucille R. Russo, MD)

(101 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Practice and Obstetrics & Gynecology

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (1992)

Professional interests include: abnormal uterine bleeding, hysterectomy (uterus removal), hysteroscopy, and more.

1800 N Main Street Suite 100
Wheaton, IL 60187

(630) 653-4240

Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD is a general practitioner in Wheaton, IL specializing in general practice and obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group.

Office Locations

1800 N Main Street Suite 100
Wheaton, IL 60187

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285 Roosevelt Road
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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Some issues Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD can help you with:

Endometrial Ablation

Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys and removes a thin layer of the uterine lining. It is usually performed to treat heavy menstrual bleeding, especially if bleeding cannot be controlled by medications. After an endometrial ablation, periods often stop completely. If they do not, they are much lighter and easier to manage.

There are many different ways that the uterine lining can be removed, including radiofrequency, heat, microwaves, and cold. Ablations are usually performed with local anesthetic by an OB/GYN. A probe is inserted into the uterus through the vagina, and the end of the probe is expanded or moved around to access the uterine lining. Cramping and discharge afterwards are normal, but the procedure is not particularly painful.

Endometrial ablation is not for everyone. It shouldn't be done by women who have reached menopause, or women with uterine cancer or uterine infections. It is important to remember that an endometrial ablation does not remove the uterus or ovaries, so regular pelvic exams are still important after this procedure. Women who are considering endometrial ablation should also be done having children. Pregnancy is possible after an endometrial ablation, though not likely. If pregnancy does occur, an ablation increases the risks of miscarriage and other problems, so reliable birth control must be used after endometrial ablation all the way through menopause.

Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)

A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.

There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:

Heavy bleeding or pain, such as that due to fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis
Cancer
Prolapsed uterus, where the pelvic muscles can no longer completely hold the uterus in place

It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.

Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.

A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

breast exam

pelvic exam

In 2023, Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD performed more breast exam, and pelvic exam procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 25%

By Volume:

Pap screening

In 2012, Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD performed more Pap screening procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD treated as a general practitioner in Wheaton, IL during 2012 were lab tests, preventive care, cytology and gynecologic pathology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	22
breast exam	46
cytology	52
doctor visit	54
gynecologic pathology	52
gynecologic procedures	46
lab tests	70
preventive care	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD treated as a general practitioner in Wheaton, IL during 2013 were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	47
cytology	39
doctor visit	46
gynecologic pathology	39
gynecologic procedures	47
lab tests	81
preventive care	39

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	104

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD in 2013

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD treated as a general practitioner in Wheaton, IL during 2014 were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	38
cytology	35
doctor visit	68
gynecologic pathology	35
gynecologic procedures	38
lab tests	91
preventive care	35

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	95

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD in 2014

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD treated as a general practitioner in Wheaton, IL during 2015 were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	43
cytology	15
doctor visit	75
gynecologic pathology	15
gynecologic procedures	43
lab tests	99
preventive care	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	210

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD in 2015

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD treated as a general practitioner in Wheaton, IL during 2016 were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	52
cytology	43
doctor visit	61
gynecologic pathology	43
gynecologic procedures	52
lab tests	70
preventive care	43

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD in 2016

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD treated as a general practitioner in Wheaton, IL during 2017 were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	55
cytology	46
doctor visit	67
gynecologic pathology	46
gynecologic procedures	55
lab tests	73
preventive care	46

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD in 2017

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD treated as a general practitioner in Wheaton, IL during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care, breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	45
cytology	45
doctor visit	64
gynecologic pathology	45
gynecologic procedures	45
lab tests	66
preventive care	45

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD in 2018

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD treated as a general practitioner in Wheaton, IL during 2019 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	72
cytology	47
doctor visit	75
gynecologic pathology	47
gynecologic procedures	72
lab tests	66
pelvic imaging	14
preventive care	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	14
women's imaging	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD in 2019

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD treated as a general practitioner in Wheaton, IL during 2020 were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	44
cytology	27
doctor visit	21
gynecologic pathology	27
gynecologic procedures	44
lab tests	47
pelvic imaging	13
preventive care	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	13
women's imaging	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	103

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD in 2020

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD treated as a general practitioner in Wheaton, IL during 2021 were gynecologic procedures, breast exam, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	75
cytology	34
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	64
gynecologic pathology	34
gynecologic procedures	92
lab tests	23
preventive care	34

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD treated as a general practitioner in Wheaton, IL during 2022 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	81
cytology	46
doctor visit	50
gynecologic pathology	46
gynecologic procedures	81
pelvic imaging	14
preventive care	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	14
women's imaging	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD in 2022

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD treated as a general practitioner in Wheaton, IL were lab tests, gynecologic procedures, breast exam and preventive care.

blood draw	22
breast exam	54
cytology	39
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	58
gynecologic pathology	39
gynecologic procedures	55
lab tests	68
pelvic imaging	13
preventive care	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	13
women's imaging	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD.

**Gender**
Female	103
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	58
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	26
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	68

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1992. She completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (1992)

Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals (1996)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology (Certified)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 101 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Wheaton, IL.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2017-08-03

I have been seeing Dr. Russo since my 3rd child was born, which she delivered 13 years ago. I had a very positive experience with her. She's an excellent doctor. I've referred several family and friends to her. 
You have to schedule your appointments in advance, because her schedule fills up quickly. I had left the practice for my last check-up due to this, but quickly returned, because she is worth the wait.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Warner Chilcott LLC	$143 ATELVIA $64	LO LOESTRIN $48	ESTRACE CREAM $25	ENABLEX $6
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$102 GYN $102
Pfizer Inc.	$95 PVC $44	PREMARIN ORALS $26	DUAVEE $25
Actavis Pharma Inc	$92 ESTRACE CREAM $45	LO LOESTRIN FE $31	Liletta $16
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$86 BRISDELLE $86
Other	$133 FaLessa $22	Makena $18	OFIRMEV $18	MD-Harmony Prenatal $14	Skyla $13	Other $48

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$632
Education	$18

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Lucille R. Russo, MD.

CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P.	2016	$15.78	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Partnership Interest
CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P.	2014	$15.78	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Partnership Interest
CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P.	2015	$15.78	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Partnership Interest

Biography

Dr. Lucille Russo works as a general practice and obstetrics & gynecology. The average patient rating for Dr. Russo is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Russo include high risk pregnancy, contraception (birth control), and fibroids (leiomyoma). She is professionally affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She has an open panel in Wheaton, IL according to Yext. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University, Dr. Russo attended Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine.