About Dr. Luna Russo

A Surgeon Dedicated to Transforming Lives

Dr. Miguel A. Luna Russo is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and fellowship-trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon. He specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, and complex pelvic disease.

Cleveland Clinic

Dr. Miguel A. Luna Russo is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, fellowship-trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, and recognized authority in the surgical treatment of endometriosis. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He completed his OB-GYN internship at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx, New York, followed by residency training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he served as Chief Administrative Resident.

He then pursued a two-year fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, one of the world’s premier medical institutions. Following his fellowship, Dr. Luna Russo remained on staff at the Cleveland Clinic for three years, where he was appointed Director of Endometriosis within the Women’s Health Institute and Division Chief of Gynecology at Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital. Today, he leads the Institute for Complex Gynecology & Surgery, bringing world-class expertise to patients throughout South Florida and beyond. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, allowing him to connect with a diverse patient population.

Philosophy of Care

“I believe in treating the whole patient, not just the disease. Every woman who walks through my door deserves a thorough evaluation, a clear diagnosis, and a treatment plan tailored to her unique needs and goals. Surgery is a tool — but listening is the foundation.”

Languages Spoken

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English
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Español
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Português

Credentials

Education & Training

A Path of Excellence

Medical Degree

Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Medical Degree

Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

OB-GYN Internship (PGY-1)

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Bronx, New York

OB-GYN Internship (PGY-1)

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Bronx, New York

OB-GYN Residency & Chief Administrative Resident

University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi

OB-GYN Residency & Chief Administrative Resident

University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi

Fellowship — Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Cleveland Clinic, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cleveland, Ohio

Fellowship — Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Cleveland Clinic, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cleveland, Ohio

Board Certified

Obstetrics & Gynecology — FACOG, FACS

Board Certified

Obstetrics & Gynecology — FACOG, FACS

Research & Publications

Contributions to Medical Science

Dr. Luna Russo is an active researcher and published author with multiple peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. He serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology (JMIG), and has been a peer reviewer for the journal since 2019. He has been awarded two Cleveland Clinic research grants totaling $50,000 for studies on blood management in gynecologic surgery and noninvasive diagnosis of endometriosis.

Diaphragmatic and deep infiltrating endometriosis
Bowel and ileocolic endometriosis
MRI features of pelvic nerve involvement in endometriosis
Racial and ethnic disparities in surgical care for endometriosis
Minimally invasive myomectomy techniques
Multidisciplinary surgical approaches

Awards & Recognition

2021
JMIG Video of the Year
Considerations for the Surgical Management of Diaphragmatic Endometriosis
2022
JMIG Top Reviewer Award
2023–present
JMIG Editorial Board Member
2016
Best Video Presentation, Urogynecology Category
45th AAGL Global Congress
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Patient Stories

Real Experiences from Real Patients

Rated 5 out of 5

“Dr. Luna Russo changed my life. After years of suffering with endometriosis, he finally gave me an accurate diagnosis and a surgery that worked. I’m pain-free for the first time in a decade.”

Maria S.

Rated 5 out of 5

“Dr. Luna Russo changed my life. After years of suffering with endometriosis, he finally gave me an accurate diagnosis and a surgery that worked. I’m pain-free for the first time in a decade.”

Maria S.

Rated 5 out of 5

“Dr. Luna Russo changed my life. After years of suffering with endometriosis, he finally gave me an accurate diagnosis and a surgery that worked. I’m pain-free for the first time in a decade.”

Maria S.

Rated 5 out of 5

“Dr. Luna Russo changed my life. After years of suffering with endometriosis, he finally gave me an accurate diagnosis and a surgery that worked. I’m pain-free for the first time in a decade.”

Maria S.

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