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Dr. Brian Valerian, MD

General Surgery*
3.9 (14)
Map Pin Small Albany, NY
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Brian Valerian, MD

Dr. Brian Valerian, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Albany, NY. They specialize in General Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital. Dr. Valerian, completed a residency at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Valerian an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Valerian works at Practice in Albany, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Intestinal Obstruction along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Valerian's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Albany Medical Center Surgeons Pavilion
    50 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 262-0940
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    47 New Scotland Ave # 193, Albany, NY 12208 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 262-0940

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

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Destruction of Anal Tumor
Intestinal Obstruction
Colectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Intestinal Obstruction
Colectomy

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Intestinal Obstruction
Colectomy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Pelvic Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal Prolapse
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Exstrophy of Bladder
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Repair of Rectocele with Robotic Assist
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair
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    3.9
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    About Dr. Brian Valerian, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1891781688
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cleveland Clin Florida
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Albany Medical Center Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Valerian has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Valerian has seen patients for Intestinal Obstruction, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Valerian on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Valerian. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Valerian.

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