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Russell French, MD

Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2012.

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Pulmonary Medicine
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Sarah Elliott, PA

Physician Assistant with Wellstar since 2015.

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Kellie Neely, NP

Nurse Practitioner with Wellstar since 2015.

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William Dowdell, MD

Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2005.

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Frank Italiano, MD

Critical Care Specialist with Wellstar since 2014.

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Christopher Chan, DO

Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2021.

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Vritti Gupta, MD

Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2023.

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Juan Armstrong, MD

Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2009.

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Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2019.

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Meet our Team

Russell French, MD

Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2012.

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Pulmonary Medicine
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Sarah Elliott, PA

Physician Assistant with Wellstar since 2015.

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Pulmonary Medicine
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Kellie Neely, NP

Nurse Practitioner with Wellstar since 2015.

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William Dowdell, MD

Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2005.

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Frank Italiano, MD

Critical Care Specialist with Wellstar since 2014.

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Christopher Chan, DO

Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2021.

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Pulmonary Medicine
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Vritti Gupta, MD

Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2023.

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Pulmonary Medicine
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Juan Armstrong, MD

Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2009.

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Pulmonary Medicine
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Samuel Durrett, MD

Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2019.

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Russell French, MD

Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2012.

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Dr. French earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from State University of New York, College at Oswego in Oswego, N.Y. He earned his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies Caribbean Region. His clinical education was performed within the New York City hospital system. He completed his fellowship in pulmonary disease and critical care from Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Dr. French is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society and Society of Critical Care Medicine. He is board certified in internal medicine.

Sarah Elliott, PA

Physician Assistant with Wellstar since 2015.

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Kellie Neely, NP

Nurse Practitioner with Wellstar since 2015.

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Master of Science in Nursing

William Dowdell, MD

Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2005.

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Dr. William T. Dowell received his medical degree and completed a fellowship at the University of Cincinnati. He completed his residency at Emory University School of Medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care, & Sleep Medicine.
 

Frank Italiano, MD

Critical Care Specialist with Wellstar since 2014.

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Dr. Italiano graduated magna cum laude with his bachelor’s degree in biology from Rutgers University. He received his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine, West Indies. He completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in pulmonary/critical medicine at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, N.J. and a fellowship in sleep medicine at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa.

He is a member of the American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians, Society of Critical Care Medicine and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Dr. Italiano is board certified in internal medicine and pulmonary medicine. He is currently practicing with Wellstar Pulmonary-Wellstar Intensivist.

Christopher Chan, DO

Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2021.

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Vritti Gupta, MD

Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2023.

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Juan Armstrong, MD

Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2009.

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Dr. Juan Carlos Armstrong received his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Puerto Rico in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. Dr. Armstrong received his medical degree from the Central University of the Caribbean in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. He completed his internship, internal medicine residency and pulmonary medicine fellowship with Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, La.

Dr. Armstrong currently is in practice with Wellstar Pulmonary Medicine.

Samuel Durrett, MD

Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2019.

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