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Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD
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Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 74
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience
Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in New York, NY.
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Dr. Rusch graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in New York, NY and has 51 years experience. Dr. Rusch currently practices at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Candler Hospital, Middlesex Hospital, Sentara Careplex Hospital, UHS Binghamton General Hospital and University Hospital S University N Y Health Science Center. Dr. Rusch has experience treating conditions like Lung Cancer, Hypothalamus Cancer, Pineal Region Tumors and Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Rusch's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rusch is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion
    160 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
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Experience and Background Check

Lung Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Lung Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Lung Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Pleura Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Bone Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Coagulation Disorders
Thymomas
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Abdominal Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Ascites
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Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chordoma
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Crohn's Disease
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Ewing's Sarcoma
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Heart Valve Disorders
Hemophilia
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hodgkin's Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Kidney Cancer
Labia Minora Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Abscess
Lung Carcinoma
Lymphangioma
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Multiple Myeloma
Mycosis Fungoides
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Prostate Cancer
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Systolic Heart Failure
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Urinary Tract Cancer
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vertebral Column Tumors
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Breast Reconstruction
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pyloromyotomy
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Insurance Accepted

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    Options
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in New York, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1975. She specializes in Thoracic Surgery, Medical Oncology, and more.
Biography
Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Medical Oncology
Oncology
Specialties*
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Education
Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1975
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rusch's profile.

Dr. Rusch frequently treats the following conditions: Lung Cancer, Hypothalamus Cancer, Pineal Region Tumors and Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Candler Hospital, Middlesex Hospital, Sentara Careplex Hospital, UHS Binghamton General Hospital and University Hospital S University N Y Health Science Center.

Yes, Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Rusch has over 51 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    1275 York Ave, New York, NY

  • Candler Hospital

    5353 Reynolds St, Savannah, GA

  • Middlesex Hospital

    28 Crescent St, Middletown, CT

  • Sentara Careplex Hospital

    3000 Coliseum Dr, Hampton, VA

  • UHS Binghamton General Hospital

    10-42 Mitchell Ave, Binghamton, NY

  • University Hospital S University N Y Health Science Center

    750 E Adams St, Syracuse, NY

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