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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
49 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 49 years experience. Dr. Rusch currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Beebe Medical Center, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, New York-Presbyterian 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, 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 Lung Cancer and Pleural Cancer 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 General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lung Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Pleural Effusion
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Partial Lobectomy
Thoracentesis
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
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Spinal Nerve Block
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Liver Cancer
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Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pelvic Abscess
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Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
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Secondary Malignancies
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Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
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Testicular Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
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Varicose Veins
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Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Breast Reconstruction
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopic Biopsy Bronchus Robotic Assist
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
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Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
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Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pyloromyotomy
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 639-2000
    Friday
    08:00 - 18:00
  2. 2 Office
    633 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017
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4.6
Based on 26 Reviews
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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
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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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: Lung Cancer and Pleural Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD is affiliated with Beebe Medical Center, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, New York-Presbyterian 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, 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 General Surgery and 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

  • 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

  • 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