A native of West Texas, Dr. Russell Roark was born and raised in Abilene. He graduated from Abilene High School, and obtained his undergraduate degree in economics and biology from Texas A&M University. He continued his education at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) medical school, where he also completed internal medicine training. Dr. Roark then attended the University of Arkansas Medical School for specialized training in gastroenterology.

Dr. Roark has completed an additional year of advanced endoscopic training in Arkansas, all with the goal of returning to Abilene to provide quality gastroenterology care. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.