Paul T. Russell

Paul T. Russell is an Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery and Neurological Surgery. He specializes in rhinology, sinus diseases, and endoscopic anterior skull base surgery, with a focus on robotic systems for skull base challenges.

• MD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine (1997)
• Residency at Baylor College of Medicine (1999) and Loma Linda University (2004)
• Fellowship at Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center Otolaryngology Research Center (2000) and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2005)

His research spans rhinology, skull base surgery, and medical robotics, including NIH-funded projects on robotic systems for anterior skull base interventions. His clinical interests include nasal and sinus conditions, cerebrospinal fluid leak repair, and orbital apex syndrome management.

Recent publications highlight advancements in endoscopic vascular repair, minimally invasive sinus techniques, and applications of granular jamming in surgical navigation. Collaborative work with engineers and clinicians underscores his interdisciplinary approach.

Russell actively teaches medical students, residents, and fellows in both clinical and didactic settings, contributing to Vanderbilt's educational mission.