Russell Richard Martin, MD

Specializing in minimally invasive, robotic and laparoscopic surgery, Dr. Martin works in partnership with the area’s leading colorectal, gynecologic, urologic and thoracic surgeons to treat conditions such as colon cancer, diaphragmatic and/or hiatal hernias, esophageal diseases, among others.

As a Central Valley native born and raised in Fresno, Dr. Martin is committed to providing the best care to members of his hometown community.

“I was born and raised in the Central Valley and I love Fresno,” he says. “I hope to bring the newest technology to my hometown with an ultimate goal to help decrease pain and the amount of incisions while increasing positive outcomes.”

Dr. Martin completed general surgery residency training at University of California San Francisco-Fresno and earned his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. In addition, he has trained with the brightest physicians all over the country to learn the latest and most innovative robotic surgical techniques.

Before coming to Saint Agnes, Dr. Martin cared for patients at Valley Surgical Specialists in Fresno while concurrently serving as Assistant Medical Director of CAVA Robotics for robotic program diagnostics and team management in Great Barrington, Mass. He is also a proctor/speaker for Intuitive Surgical, helping educate hundreds of surgeons throughout the country.

During his free time, Dr. Martin enjoys spending time with family. He is currently a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Medical Association.

Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.