Samaritan Medical Center Welcomes Interventional Radiologist Dr. Russell Reeves

Published on: November 24, 2025

WATERTOWN, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to welcome Interventional Radiologist Russell Reeves, MD, MBA, MS, RPVI, to its medical staff.

Dr. Reeves specializes in using minimally invasive image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases- including cancers and cancer-related problems- in nearly every organ system. He completed his medical degree at Dartmouth College’s Geisel School of Medicine, in Hanover, N.H., followed by a diagnostic radiology residency at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, and a fellowship in Interventional Radiology at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles. He is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Radiology with subspecialty certification in Interventional Radiology.

Dr. Reeves also holds a Master of Science in Bioengineering from Clemson University and a Master of Business Administration from the Kanbar College of Commerce at Thomas Jefferson University.

He offers comprehensive services to treat conditions in many areas, including:

Pain

• Vertebral compression fractures (from osteoporosis or injury)
• Degenerative disc disease causing chronic lower back pain
• Lumbar spinal stenosis
• Knee, hip and sacroiliac joint pain

Women’s Health

• Uterine fibroids causing heavy periods, pain, or pressure
• Pelvic congestion syndrome (chronic pelvic pain from vein reflux)

Men’s Health

• Varicocele (swollen scrotal veins causing pain or fertility issues)
• Enlarged prostate (BPH) causing difficulty urinating

Cancer

• Liver tumors (primary or metastatic)
• Other solid tumors in the lungs, kidneys, bones, or soft tissues

Liver Disease

• Cirrhosis
• Ascites
• Jaundice or bile duct blockage from stones, strictures, or tumors

Arterial (Artery) Conditions

• Peripheral artery disease (PAD) causing leg pain when walking
• Critical limb ischemia (severe blockages threatening limb loss)

Venous (Vein) Conditions

• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) – blood clots in deep leg or arm veins
• Pulmonary embolism (clot traveling to the lungs)
• Varicose veins or superficial vein reflux causing leg swelling/pain
• Chronic venous insufficiency with leg ulcers

Urinary Tract Issues

• Kidney or ureteral stones causing pain, infection, or blockage
• Ureteral strictures or obstructions needing drainage

“I’m honored to join a team that shares my commitment to compassionate, high-quality care,” said Dr. Reeves. “Interventional radiology is a powerful tool for diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions, from varicose veins to cancer. My goal is to ensure North Country patients have access to the same cutting-edge procedures available in major medical centers without having to leave the local area.”

“Samaritan is fortunate to have Dr. Reeves on its medical staff,” said Dr. Mario Victoria, Vice President for Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at Samaritan Medical Center. “With his expertise in advanced, minimally invasive procedures, he is a great addition to our hospital and a tremendous benefit for the health and well-being of our community.”

Dr. Reeves is accepting new patients. To refer a patient or schedule an appointment, please contact Samaritan Interventional Radiology at 315-786-4879.

For more information, visit samaritanhealth.com/interventional-radiology/.

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Dr. Russell Reeves smiles at a patient receiving Interventional Radiology treatment.