Nicholas Russo, DO, MHSA

I’m Dr. Nicholas Russo, a dual board-certified anesthesiologist and fellowship-trained pain medicine physician dedicated to a cancer-free tomorrow and high quality of life. At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, my practice is devoted entirely to anesthesiology: keeping patients safe and comfortable before, during, and after surgery and other cancer treatments. My advanced pain medicine training shapes how I manage surgical pain. I try to employ nerve blocks, epidurals, and pain management techniques designed to make recovery smoother and more comfortable.

My training includes an anesthesiology residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo, where I served as Chief Resident, and a pain medicine fellowship at the University of Chicago, where I served as Chief Fellow. I’m dual board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in both anesthesiology and pain medicine, and I’ve authored book chapters, contributed to national societies, and presented at leading medical conferences.

Beyond the operating room, I’m passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of physicians as clinical faculty at the University at Buffalo, and about advancing research that makes surgical care safer, more efficient, and more patient-centered. My goal is simple: to combine innovation, precision, and compassion so that every patient feels safe, informed, and supported at every step of their care.