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Dr. James Valuska Jr, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Weirton, WV
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Valuska Jr, MD

Dr. James Valuska Jr, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Weirton, WV. They specialize in General Surgery, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE and is affiliated with Weirton Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Valuska Jr an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Valuska Jr works at Practice in Weirton, WV with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and East Liverpool, OH. 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. Valuska Jr's Office Locations

  1. 1
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    651 Colliers Way Ste 312, Weirton, WV 26062 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (304) 914-4250
  2. 2
    Weirton Medical Center
    601 Colliers Way, Weirton, WV 26062 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (304) 797-6000
  3. 3
    Wmc Physician Practices LLC
    3 Robinson Plz Ste 410, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (304) 914-4250
  4. 4
    Med Health Services
    332 W 6th St, East Liverpool, OH 43920 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (330) 368-0700

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  • Weirton Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    • 29 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1831194380
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    Education & Certifications

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    • OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
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    • General Surgery
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