Russell A Degroote, M.D.
Russell A Degroote is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Ketchikan, AK with over 32 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.
Russell a Degroote, M.D. has been part of the Ketchikan medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 32+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Ketchikan area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
7559 N Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK 99901-9182
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 9, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Taxonomy: 207X00000X
Mailing address
265 Lisel Ln, Port Angeles, WA 98362-7492
Differs from practice location
Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Russell a Degroote
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Russell a Degroote for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Ketchikan required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Russell a Degroote
Dr. Degroote is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Ketchikan, AK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (907) 247-9999.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
7559 N Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK 99901-9182
Mailing Address
265 Lisel Ln, Port Angeles, WA 98362-7492
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