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Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD

General Surgery* Age 73
Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD
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Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD is a General Surgeon in New York, NY.
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Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD

General Surgery* Age 73
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD is a General Surgeon in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Rusch graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD is a General Surgeon in New York, NY and has 50 years experience. Dr. Rusch currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Beebe Medical Center, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Phelps Hospital, Adirondack Medical Center Saranac Lake, Candler Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Delray Medical Center, Garnet Health Medical Center, Glens Falls Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Lancaster General Hospital, Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Middlesex Hospital, Riverview Medical Center, Sentara Careplex Hospital, Stony Brook University Hospital, UHS Binghamton General Hospital and University Hospital S University N Y Health Science Center. Dr. Rusch has experience treating conditions like Pleural Cancer and Ascites among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rusch received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Dr. Rusch's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rusch is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Pleural Cancer
Ascites
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Pleural Cancer
Ascites
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Pleural Cancer
Ascites
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Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Testicular Cancer
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Partial Lobectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Barrett's Esophagus
Bone Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Prolapse
Lung Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thymomas
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Ventral Hernia
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Fistula
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biliary Tract Cancer
Biventricular Heart Failure
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Heart Valve Disorders
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lymphangioma
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Systolic Heart Failure
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Augmentation Cystoplasty Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiovascular Disease Counseling
Colectomy
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopic Billiary Stone Removal
Endoscopy
Endovascular Repair of Visceral Aorta
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Hemigastrectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Liver Transplant
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Thymectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Partial Cystectomy
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Valve Graft
Pyloromyotomy
Resection Cardiac Tumor with Robotic Assist
Resection of Bladder Neck
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065
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    Friday
    08:00 - 18:00
  2. 2 Office
    633 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rusch
4.6
Based on 26 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (2)

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Nov 12, 2020
She is gifted with her surgical ability. She takes the time to listen to her patients, and answer their questions. Her support staff are kind and capable. The fellows working under her are also extremely good. I feel very privileged to have had her as my surgeon. She is that good.
Tom Lira — Nov 12, 2020
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1975
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rusch's profile.

Dr. Rusch frequently treats the following conditions: Pleural Cancer and Ascites. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD is affiliated with Beebe Medical Center, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Phelps Hospital, Adirondack Medical Center Saranac Lake, Candler Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Delray Medical Center, Garnet Health Medical Center, Glens Falls Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Lancaster General Hospital, Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Middlesex Hospital, Riverview Medical Center, Sentara Careplex Hospital, Stony Brook University Hospital, UHS Binghamton General Hospital and University Hospital S University N Y Health Science Center.

Yes, Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Beebe Medical Center

    424 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE

  • Boca Raton Regional Hospital

    800 Meadows Rd, Boca Raton, FL

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

  • Phelps Hospital

    701 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY

  • Adirondack Medical Center Saranac Lake

    2233 State Route 86, Saranac Lake, NY

  • Candler Hospital

    5353 Reynolds St, Savannah, GA

  • Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital

    200 SE Hospital Ave, Stuart, FL

  • Delray Medical Center

    5352 Linton Blvd, Delray Beach, FL

  • Garnet Health Medical Center

    707 E Main St, Middletown, NY

  • Glens Falls Hospital

    100 Park St, Glens Falls, NY

  • Holy Cross Hospital

    4725 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL

  • Lancaster General Hospital

    555 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono

    206 E Brown St, East Stroudsburg, PA

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    1275 York Ave, New York, NY

  • Middlesex Hospital

    28 Crescent St, Middletown, CT

  • Riverview Medical Center

    1 Riverview Plz, Red Bank, NJ

  • Sentara Careplex Hospital

    3000 Coliseum Dr, Hampton, VA

  • Stony Brook University Hospital

    101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY

  • UHS Binghamton General Hospital

    10-42 Mitchell Ave, Binghamton, NY

  • University Hospital S University N Y Health Science Center

    750 E Adams St, Syracuse, NY