William Russell MD

Division of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

1500 21st Ave SSuite 1514Nashville, TN 37212
Phone+1 615-322-3000
Fax+1 615-875-7633

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Summary

Dr. William Russell is a pediatric endocrinologist based in Nashville, TN, specializing in diabetes mellitus and pediatric thyroid disease. He completed his medical education at Harvard Medical School in 1976 and had extensive training and fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital. Currently, he holds the positions of Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Cell & Developmental Biology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where he has been since 1990. His research is well-documented, with several published works in Diabetes Care, focusing on Type 1 Diabetes, and is actively involved in clinical trials related to diabetes prevention. Dr. Russell's career also includes past roles as Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

Education & Training

U North Carolina Hospitals1984
Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 1982
Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 1976 - 1979
Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General HospitalInternship, Pediatrics, 1976 - 1977
Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1976

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Certifications & Licensure

TN State Medical License 1991 - 2027
MA State Medical License 1979 - 2021
NC State Medical License 1982 - 2003
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology

Clinical Trials

TrialNet Pathway to Prevention of T1D Start of enrollment: 2004 Feb 01
RECRUITING
Oral Insulin for Prevention of Diabetes in Relatives at Risk for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
COMPLETED
PHASE3
Effect of Metabolic Control at Onset of Diabetes on Progression of Type 1 Diabetes
TERMINATED
PHASE2, PHASE3

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Use of Teplizumab to Modulate Stage 2 Type 1 Diabetes in Two Individuals With Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome 1.
Christopher S Wilson, Alexander Falk, Jonathan M Williams, Melissa Hilmes, Jordan Ross
Diabetes Care. 2026-01-01
4 citations
Early Metabolic Endpoints Identify Persistent Treatment Efficacy in Recent-Onset Type 1 Diabetes Immunotherapy Trials.
Laura M Jacobsen, David Cuthbertson, Brian N Bundy, Mark A Atkinson, Wayne Moore
Diabetes Care. 2024-06-01
15 citations
Longitudinal Assessment of Pancreas Volume by MRI Predicts Progression to Stage 3 Type 1 Diabetes.
John Virostko, Jordan J Wright, Jonathan M Williams, Melissa A Hilmes, Taylor M Triolo
Diabetes Care. 2024-03-01

Press Mentions

New Tool in Fight Against Pediatric Diabetic RetinopathyJanuary 14th, 2016
Noted Pediatric Endocrinologist Jennifer Najjar Retires After 47 Years at VanderbiltJuly 9th, 2024