Russell M. Nelson Russell Marion Nelson ( born September 9 , 1924 ) is the current president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ( LDS Church ) and an internationally renowned cardiothoracic surgeon .
Russell M. Nelson Russell Marion Nelson ( born September 9 , 1924 ) is a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ( LDS Church ) . He is also a known cardiothoracic surgeon .