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Dr. Steven Vale, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Dr. Steven Vale, MD
3.2 (23 Ratings)
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Dr. Steven Vale, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Scranton, PA.
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Dr. Steven Vale, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Scranton, PA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Steven Vale, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Scranton, PA.

About

Dr. Vale graduated from Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1988 and completed a residency at HENRY FORD HOSPITAL.Dr. Steven Vale, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Scranton, PA and has 36 years experience. Dr. Vale currently practices at Acuity Laser Eye Vision Center and are affiliated with Moses Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital of Scranton. At present, Dr. Vale received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Vale's office accepts new patients. Dr. Vale also speaks Portuguese and Spanish. Dr. Vale is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Patch Testing
Dry Eyes
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Patch Testing
Dry Eyes
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Exotropia
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Nearsightedness
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Rash
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Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Administrative Physical
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Animal Allergies
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Arthritis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contact Dermatitis
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Cancer
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Eye Melanoma
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Eye Trauma
Eyeball Contusion
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Lyme Disease
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Monofixation Syndrome
Mydriasis
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Orbital Fracture
Pinguecula
Polymyositis
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Refractive Error
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Rosacea
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Senile Cataracts
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Squamous Blepharitis
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Temporal Arteritis
Tonic Pupil
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Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vertical Heterophoria
Viral Infection
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blood Allergy Testing
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Drug Allergy Testing
Epi-LASIK Eye Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
LASIK
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Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Radioallergosorbent Test
Refractive Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retinal Laser Surgery
Skin Testing and Screening
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Oscar Insurance Corporation
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Aetna
  • Advantage Health Solutions
  • Health Net
  • Open Access
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Coventry Health Care
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Empire Plan
  • Commercial HMO
  • Tricare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Amerihealth
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Devon Health
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    4 Meadow Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
  2. 2 Office
    216 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18020
  3. 3 Office
    78 Salem Ave, Carbondale, PA 18407
  4. 4 Office
    510 Highland Ave, Clarks Summit, PA 18411

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vale
3.2
Based on 23 Reviews
5 Stars (12)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (10)

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Feb 15, 2018
Dr. Vale is an extremely caring physician, he does not rush through exams, does not rush through visits. I have found that he spends whatever time is needed with his patients, allowing for questions from us.
Mary W in Scranton — Feb 15, 2018
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Portuguese
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Internal Medicine
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
Ophthalmic Vitreous Surgery
Allergy & Immunology
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Ocular Immunology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College of Pennsylvania
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Crozer-Chester Medical Center
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • HENRY FORD HOSPITAL
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Kresge Eye Inst-Wayne State University
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Steven Vale, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vale's profile.

Dr. Steven Vale, MD is affiliated with Moses Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital of Scranton.

Yes, Dr. Steven Vale, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Moses Taylor Hospital

    700 Quincy Ave, Scranton, PA

  • Regional Hospital of Scranton

    746 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA