Dr. Russinko is a New Jersey native who is married with three children. He relocated to Lancaster, Pennsylvania upon completion of his residency program at Rhode Island Hospital – Brown University School of Medicine. He has been connected to Central Pennsylvania since 1991 through his wife’s family, who reside in Gettysburg.

He attended West Virginia University where he achieved a degree in Biology with honors. Following college, he attended the UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. During this time, he became married and also received the Armed Forces Health Profession Scholarship. He was commissioned in the U. S. Navy Reserves. Upon medical school graduation, he performed a general surgery internship at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Portsmouth, Virginia. Afterward, he served for three years within the Fleet Marine Force.

He was stationed at Camp Lejeune Fleet Marine Forces, Second Marine Division and deployed with the 26th MEU (SOC). In addition, he participated in military exercises overseas as part of NATO and the United Nations. He served as Medical Officer in Third Battalion, Second Marines – Second Marine Division, Medical Officer USS Portland, and as a Battalion Surgeon Headquarters Battalion – Second Marine Division. Serving in the U.S. forces was an exceptionally rewarding experience. Upon completion of his military obligation, he left active duty as a Lieutenant Commander USNR and returned to residency training.

He completed a urology residency at Rhode Island Hospital – Brown University School of Medicine, serving as Chief Resident in his final year. During this time, he published articles in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks. He also presented in both sectional and national meetings.

His practice incorporates general urology with an increased focus on robotic surgery involving the upper and lower urinary tracts. When Dr. Russinko is not treating patients or practicing medicine, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.

Offices

Lancaster
Ephrata

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Biology from West Virginia University, Cum Laude
Medical Degree from UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Internship in General Surgery at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Virginia
Internship in General Surgery at Rhode Island Hospital – Brown University School of Medicine
Residency in Urology at Rhode Island Hospital – Brown University School of Medicine

Memberships

American Urological Association

Awards and Recognition

Board Certified by the American Board of Urology