Dr. Scott A. Russi was born in Columbus, Ohio and grew up in central and southern Ohio. He joined the Air Force in 1979 and has served the United States throughout the world. Dr. Russi has completed five active duty deployments, both as a hospital commander and as a combat surgeon. Dr. Russi is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Russi is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His medical interests include general surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgery and trauma and acute care surgery. Dr. Russi and his wife, along with their six children are looking forward to settling down in the Pacific Northwest. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family. Undergraduate Education: US Air Force Academy Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine Internship: Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas General Surgery Residency: Kessler Medical Center, Kessler Air Force Base, Mississippi