Dr. Russell Hayhurst, MD
Dr. Russell Hayhurst, MD is an ophthalmologist in Austin, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 1988. He is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin. He is accepting new patients.
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7800 N Mopac Expy Ste 345 Austin, TX 78759Compare with other Ophthalmologists
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The Glaucoma Institute of Austin was founded by Russell Hayhurst, M.D., F.A.C.S., in 2002. The Glaucoma Institute is the first and only clinic in Central Texas dedicated to the care of glaucoma patients. Dr. Hayhurst is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist...read moreOphthalmology
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Mount Sinai Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1994University Of Texas At Health Science Center At Houston
Internship Hospital, 1990University Of Texas, Houston
Internship Hospital, 1990Washington University
Fellowship Hospital, 1989University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At Houston Mcgovern Medical School
Medical School, 1988Pomona College
Undergraduate School, 1980
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Time-dependent actions of aldosterone and amiloride on Na-K-ATPase of cortical collecting duct., 1988
Sodium-dependent modulation of the renal Na-K-ATPase: Influence of mineralocorticoids on the cortical collecting duct., 1985
Functional differentiation of cell types of cortical collecting duct., 1985
Best Doctors in America, 2006
America's Top Ophthalmologists, 2012
Top Texan Physicians, 2012
Best Doctors in America, 2010
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Top Texan Physicians, 2009
Best Doctors in America, 2003
America's Top Ophthalmologists, 2008
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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