Russell Stapleton, III, MD, FACC

Nuclear Cardiologist

As an active duty internist in the United States Air Force, Dr. Stapleton found his passion in cardiology and the ultimate reward of saving a life. Having now performed thousands of coronary interventions, Dr. Stapleton is still rewarded by each patient who he is able to positively impact. His areas of expertise include:

  • NEW: Online doctor visits
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • General Cardiology
  • Peripheral Intervention
  • Nuclear Cardiology
  • Echocardiography

About Me

My goal is to provide each patient with quality care, individual attention and to empower my patients to make informed decisions and take charge of their own health. Each person is different with a unique story and individual needs. I partner with my patients to educate and inform them so that ultimately they feel in charge of their own health and can positively affect their own outcome.

Specialties

  • Nuclear Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease

Boards

  • Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology - Nuclear Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

Hospital Affiliation

  • Baptist Physician Enterprise
  • Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
  • Baptist Medical Center South
  • Baptist Medical Center Nassau

Legal Practice Name

Baptist Cardiology Inc

Primary Office

Baptist Heart Specialists

1348 S 18th Street, Suite 200, Medical Office Building B
, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Education & Training

  • Fellowship

    Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston, SC

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  • ResidencyX

    Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston, SC

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  • Internship

    Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston, SC

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  • Doctor of Medicine

    Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston, SC

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  • Bachelor of Science

    Clemson University - Clemson, SC

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  • Bachelor of Science

    Clemson University - Clemson, SC

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