Graeme R. Russ is a Nephrologist based on North Terrace in Adelaide, SA. He works with adults who need help with kidney health, and he also supports care that links in with other common health issues.
If you’ve been told you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), that can feel a bit overwhelming at first. In many cases, the right plan makes a big difference to how you feel day to day. Graeme focuses on steady, practical care—things like tracking kidney function, talking through treatment options, and helping people understand what to watch for.
Kidney transplant care is also part of his work. That can include preparing for a transplant pathway, or looking after people after a transplant has happened. Over time, kidney health can change, so ongoing follow-up matters, and he takes that seriously.
He also looks after broader health needs that can sit alongside kidney problems. Service care listed includes high cholesterol and coronary heart disease, where managing risk factors is important. At times, people need help getting their overall health on track so it supports long-term kidney outcomes.
There’s also colonoscopy listed among services. That means he may be involved in helping arrange or coordinate checks that are part of looking after overall health, especially when bowel screening or investigations are needed.
Training-wise, his background includes medical study followed by specialist postgraduate training in kidney medicine. He stays focused on clear communication, because kidney care can involve a lot of tests and decisions, and it helps when things are explained in plain language. The goal is simple: keep care organised, make sure follow-up is clear, and support patients and families through what can be a stressful time.