Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD
General Surgery*•Female•Age 72
General Surgery*
Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD is a general surgery specialist in New York, NY and has over 48 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 Stony Brook University Hospital and Lancaster General Hospital. She is accepting new patients.
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1275 York Ave New York, NY 10065Make an Appointment
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- General Surgery
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Board Certifications
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Medical School, 1975
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Please call the office to learn more. (212) 639-2000
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Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD specializes in Thoracic Surgical Procedures. See more on Healthgrades.
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Dr. Rusch's office is located at 1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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hospital awards
Outstanding 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
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
6% higher than the national average
13% higher than the national average
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America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
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
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
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
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
4% higher than the national average
8% higher than the national average
hospital awards
America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
5% higher than the national average
5% higher than the national average
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