Mount Sinai surgeon Dr. Michael Russin killed in plane crash in Broward County, Florida
South Florida surgeon killed in crash of small plane in western Broward
The wreckage was found about 6:30 a.m. just east of U.S. 27, about seven miles north of Alligator Alley, by the Civil Air Patrol, which alerted the Broward Sheriff's Office, deputies said.
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In a statement released Monday afternoon, Mount Sinai Medical Center confirmed the death of Dr. Michael Russin, an orthopedic surgeon affiliated with the medical center, the sole occupant in the plane.
“All of us at Mount Sinai Medical Center are deeply saddened by the unfortunate passing of Dr. Michael Russin. Michael enjoyed life and the practice of medicine. He and his family have a legacy of caring for patients at Mount Sinai. He and his twin brother, David, treated patients at our medical center for decades, and their father was once our chief of orthopedics. Michael will be missed by the entire Mount Sinai family. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends and wish them comfort during this time,” the statement said.
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