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Dr. Jose Valerio, MD

Dr. Jose Valerio, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Jose Valerio, MD is a neurosurgeon in South Miami, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities Larkin Community Hospital and Palmetto General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Practice

6129 SW 70th St South Miami, FL 33143
Telehealth available

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Dr. Valerio's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Valerio

3.6
42 ratings, 16 with a written review
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Pésimo doctor Para nada lo recomiendo
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 06, 2022
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I am a physician and needed emergency back surgery and I chose Dr Valerio because of known previous results from patients that I had referred to him. Sure enough my opinion of him was correct! He resolved my problem after he operated and I can't be more appreciative, I will not hesitate to continue to recommend him, he is experienced, honest, and technically an excellent surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 25, 2021
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Very professional doctor with excellent staff
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Norma Zepeda – Jun 28, 2020
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I had complex spinal surgery with Dr Valerio several weeks ago and am thrilled with the results. I am free of the terrible pain. I highly recommend this excellent surgeon .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Lourdes Pila Collazo – Feb 08, 2020
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His hands flirt with divinity My name is Hugo Mendoza. I have been a general surgeon for over 30 years and recently I have been operated on a Glioblastoma by Dr. Jose Valerio. As a surgeon I have no words to thank what this great scientist is doing for me. Neurologically intact despite an operation of 4 hours and a half with tumor resection. All my senses work perfectly. absolute precision abilities that only those who have been touched with the gift that touches perfection are able to have. It has a magnificent team of collaborators and mastery of the best and latest advanced neuroscience techniques. I advise you 100% as a professional that will assure you the best you can receive as a patient. His hands flirt with divinity. I admire him so much that my words are short to qualify this Mr. Neurosurgeon. Hugo Mendoza
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Dr Hugo Mendoza – Oct 07, 2019
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Dr Valerio was a pleasure to meet however the complete opposite is to say about his nurse practitioner. She has NO manners, does not know how to deal with patients, lies by calling herself a "doctor" , and she rudely told me in front of everyone to not even think of being seeing there again until I lose 100 pounds and if I can't do it by diet to go get a gastric bypass. Has jo compassion nor respect for patients. Took 5 weeks to get appt.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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NAPLES, FL – Nov 10, 2018
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I gave Dr Valerio 1 Star. but to be fair I have never met Dr. Valerio. I began with a nurse practitioner asking questions and as I did not trust her knowledge I said "I would rather wait for the doc. to tell him in person about my health issues". I was shocked when the N.P replied: "You won't see doc. today, you have to schedule another appt." I replied: On the phone, when scheduling nobody told me that, otherwise I would never come. I will complain to my insurance. Waste of time and money!
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
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Dorisrf in Miami – Nov 03, 2018
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I wanted to share my experience; I have been in pain for several weeks, I went to The Miami Neuroscience, schedule an appointment with Dr Valerio, who is part of a group. On appointment date, I never see the doctor, all check and study orders [such as MRI, X-Ray, etc] was done by the nurse. I mentioned them that I was in pain but they seems do not care about it. They do the MRI so they told me that they will submit the request to my insurance for an authorization. After 2 weeks waiting, I decide
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Elio G in Doral, FL – Oct 17, 2018
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Very good he is the best
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Michell Santander in miami, FL – Aug 12, 2018
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After having gone thru 3 spine surgeries earlier, and the last two not offering any relief, I decided to see Dr. Valerio for a second opinion. Really was glad that I did, he diagnosed me correctly with Sacro-Iliac joint disease which mimics lower back pain, but with hip pain. Looking forward to my surgery, to change my quality of life. He is a professional, competent and caring doctor. Nice locale near Sunset dr., offers free parking in front.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Vi L. in Miami, FL – Aug 02, 2018
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Excellent !!!!!! Dr Valerio was always present and in time to guarantee together with Dr Labrada, Dr kaushal and the rest of the team, a successful recovery of my husbands
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Juan Grana in Miami, FL – Jun 12, 2018
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Es un excelente doctor!!!. Soy su paciente desde el 2015, y los diagnosticos y tratamientos que me ha realizado han mejorado un 100% mi calidad de vida. Te habla con claridad y te explica todas las dudas que tengas. Es la mejor recomendacion que me pudo hacer mi doctor primario. Todo el staff ha sido muy amable y me han ayudado a resolver cualquier inconveniente que he tenido.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Ilonka Lakatos in Doral – Jan 26, 2018
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Staff and doctor is unorganized. Staff don't review patient's history before knowing the type of test to schedule. Doctor only wants to insert devices in your body, never suggest gamma knife to shrink tumor. I've had 1 gamma knife treatment 2 years ago. Never rescheduled me to keep an eye on my brain. Everytime I call, he never calls back. Worst experience ever. He doesn't educate you on your condition or shows interest in helping
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Miami, FL – Oct 17, 2017
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Good luck, office is completely disorganized and schedule appointments then forget. Maybe s good doctor but the frustration is not worth it.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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John in Miami, Fl – Jun 28, 2016
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The best doctor!! Excellent humann been.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lepriede in Miami, fl – Jan 27, 2016
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Excellent doctor, treats each patient in detail with excellent diagnostic skills. Excellent surgical ability. The only draw back is the wait time during the visits. As he spends time with the patient and it tends fall behind. As much as the long wait time, his care is excellent.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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C. Cheng in Margate, Fl – Nov 26, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

My mission is to provide better care of the sick, investigation of their problems, and further education of those who serve. We strive to provide Best-in-Class patient experiences and superior clinical outcomes.

biography

Dr. Jose E. Valerio is an experienced Neurosurgeon with fellowship training in Neurosurgical Oncology and Spine Surgery. Dr. Valerio is trained and experienced in radiosurgery utilizing both the CyberKnife and the Leksell Gamma Knife. His extensive...read more
  • Neurosurgery

  • Medical Oncology

  • Brain Aneurysms

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  • Universidad Nacional Autonoma

    Residency Hospital
  • Case Western Reserve University School Of Med|cleveland Clinic Ohio|national Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2005
  • Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina

    Medical School, 1995
  • Universidad De Costa Rica San Jose Costa Rica

    Internship Hospital, 1995
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