Dr. James D. Valente, MD | Newport, RI | General Surgeon

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Dr. James Valente treats tobacco use disorder, obesity and overweight, and ventral hernia, and performs laparoscopy, laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery, and appendectomy. He practices surgery in Newport, Rhode Island, and has 41 years of experience.

Dr. Valente earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Morristown Medical Center. He is affiliated with Newport Hospital. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Valente 4.67 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.7

15 Ratings
41 years of experience
17 insurance plans accepted
Morristown Medical Center
5 written reviews
2 specialties
1 area of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Valente's Ratings and Reviews

4.7

15 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 7 Minutes

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Dr Valente is a focused and highly experienced General surgeon. You are in the best hands with him.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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January 5th, 2022

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very caring physician.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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October 12th, 2020

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I just had my gallbladder removed by Dr. Valente last week and I'm doing great. He is very caring and incredibly informative. He went through every test and scan I have been through in the past year as my symptoms were not typical. His updated knowledge of pain control has been very beneficial to my quick recovery in spite of requiring an open surgery. I'm very grateful to have this great surgeon in our community.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 26th, 2018

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One of the most caring and compassionate doctors I have ever come across. Very skilled and knowledgeable. Always willing to explain in terms you can understand. The entire staff in his office is the exact same way. I feel the Dr.s in this practice lead by example and it shows.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 23rd, 2017

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GREAT DR AND SURGEON

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 10th, 2016

Brown Surgical Associates

19 Friendship St Unit 240Newport, RI 02840

Tel: (401) 619-3930

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Newport Hospital

20 Powell AveNewport, RI 02840

Tel: (401) 846-6400


Dr. James Daniel Valente, MD	Ollin Gomez Venegas	Dr. Kevin Kuruvilla, MD	Dr. Neil Chandrakant Jikaria, MD
Surgery	Anesthesiology	Critical Care Medicine	Plastic Surgery
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41 Years of Experience	5 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience
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Newport , RI	Providence , RI	Providence , RI	Allentown , PA
Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine	Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University	Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont	Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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Dr. James Daniel Valente holds an expired medical license in the state of Rhode Island.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Rhode Island that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Morristown Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1985.

NPI Number

Dr. Valente's NPI number is 1336112887.

Allison Rose Taskin
Nurse Practitioner
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Mohamed Diya Sabbagh
Plastic Surgery
10 Years Exp | Providence, RI
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Nicholas Coccoluto
Anesthesiology
4 Years Exp | Providence, RI
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Alexander Joseph Ip
Anesthesiology
4 Years Exp | Providence, RI
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Donald Jay Marsh
Other
68 Years Exp | Providence, RI
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Susan M Mates
Infectious Disease
50 Years Exp | East Providence, RI
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Raza Hassan
Anesthesiology
62 Years Exp | Wakefield, RI
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Chelsea Anne Paterson
Emergency Medicine
5 Years Exp | Warwick, RI
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Emma Hallie Boslet
Anesthesiology
5 Years Exp | Providence, RI
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Linda Jean Stewart
Critical Care Medicine
7 Years Exp | Fairhaven, MA
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Where is Dr. James Valente's office located?: Dr. James Valente's office is located at 19 Friendship St Unit 240, Newport, RI, 02840.
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Is Dr. James Valente accepting new patients?: Dr. James Valente is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. James Valente's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Valente affiliated with?: Dr. James Valente is affiliated with Newport Hospital.

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