Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD
Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD is a general surgeon in New York, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rusch has extensive experience in Thoracic Surgical Procedures. She graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1975. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Beebe Medical Center and Boca Raton Regional Hospital. She is accepting new patients.
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I am a surgeon who specializes in treating patients with cancers of the lung, esophagus, mediastinum, and chest wall, and those with mesothelioma. My research efforts focus on the genetics of lung cancer and mesothelioma, in an effort to predict...read moreGeneral Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Medical School, 1975
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- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
87%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well12% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 42
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
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