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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

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Scranton, PA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Steven Vale, MD works in Scranton, PA as an Ophthalmologist and has 36 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1988. Dr. Vale completed a residency at HENRY FORD HOSPITAL. At present, Dr. Vale has received an average rating of 3.2 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. They are affiliated with Moses Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital of Scranton. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Vale also speaks Portuguese and Spanish. Dr. Vale practices at Acuity Laser Eye Vision Center in Scranton, PA and has additional offices in Bethlehem, PA, Carbondale, PA and Clarks Summit, PA.

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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Oscar Insurance Corporation
  • Empire Plan
  • Commercial HMO

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

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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
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College of Pennsylvania
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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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

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Steven Vale, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Vale accepts ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc., Aetna and Amerigroup (Wellpoint) as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Vale accepts here.

Yes, Dr. Vale speaks Portuguese and Spanish. See Dr. Vale's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Vale has a star rating of 3.2/5 and has been reviewed 23 times.

Dr. Vale is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Vale has been practicing as an Ophthalmologist for 36 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Moses Taylor Hospital
  • Regional Hospital of Scranton

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