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Dr. Brian Valerian, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Brian Valerian, MD
3.9 (14 Ratings)

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Dr. Brian Valerian, MD is a General Surgeon in Albany, NY.
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Dr. Brian Valerian, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Albany, NY
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Brian Valerian, MD is a General Surgeon in Albany, NY.

About

Dr. Valerian graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1997 and completed a residency at Albany Medical Center Hospital.Dr. Brian Valerian, MD is a General Surgeon in Albany, NY and has 27 years experience. Dr. Valerian currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital. Dr. Valerian has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Valerian received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Valerian's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Valerian is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

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Friendly Staff

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Colectomy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Colectomy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Colectomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Pelvic Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Prolapse
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Exstrophy of Bladder
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hirschsprung's Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Repair of Rectocele with Robotic Assist
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • HIP Prime HMO
    GHI CBP
  • Complete PPO Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
    Passage HMO
  • Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Empire Hospital
  • Preferred Blue v5 PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
  • Fidelis Care
  • Blue Shield of Northeastern New York HMO
  • MVP Health Care HMO
    MVP Health Plan EPO
  • MagnaCare PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Albany Medical Center Surgeons Pavilion
    50 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
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  2. 2 Office
    47 New Scotland Ave # 193, Albany, NY 12208
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Valerian
3.9
Based on 14 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (4)

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Apr 18, 2024
He was friendly and able to put me at ease. He answered all my questions. He explained next steps and took time to make sure I understand. Very efficient appointment.
Emmy — Apr 18, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Albany Medical Center Hospital
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clin Florida
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian Valerian, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Valerian's profile.

Dr. Valerian frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brian Valerian, MD is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Brian Valerian, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

    43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY