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Dr. Steven Vale, MD

Dr. Steven Vale, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Steven Vale, MD is an ophthalmologist in Scranton, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Moses Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital of Scranton. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

4 Meadow Ave Scranton, PA 18505

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Vale specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
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Dr. Vale's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vale

3.2

23 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
52%
52%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
43%
43%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 06, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
JM – Jan 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Mary W in Scranton – Feb 15, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
74 people found this helpful
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christina in scranton – Mar 20, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

I have been a practicing ophthalmologist for over 20 years. In that time, I have developed and refined my techniques with the goal of providing the most advanced and precise laser vision correction available anywhere, while offering LASIK, PRK,...read more

biography

Dr. Vale is the Northeast region's most experienced eye surgeon in the field of laser vision correction of refractive errors. He has performed over 27,000 procedures since 1994.

Dr. Vale received degrees from Franklin & Marshall...
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  • 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

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Kresge Eye Inst-wayne State University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995
  • Henry Ford Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1994
  • Crozer-chester Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1989
  • Medical College Of Pennsylvania

    Medical School, 1988
  • Franklin & Marshall College

    Undergraduate School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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  • English

  • Portuguese

  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Office4 Meadow Ave Scranton, PA 18505
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Practice

Office216 Nazareth Pike Bethlehem, PA 18020
2

Practice

Office510 Highland Ave Clarks Summit, PA 18411
3

Practice

Office78 Salem Ave Carbondale, PA 18407
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Moses Taylor Hospital

    700 Quincy Ave
    Scranton, PA 18510
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Regional Hospital of Scranton

    746 Jefferson Ave
    Scranton, PA 18510

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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