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Dr. Valerie Donaldson, MD

Dr. Valerie Donaldson, MD

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Valerie Donaldson, MD is an internist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from RUSH PRESBYTERIAN-SAINT LUKE'S MEDICAL CENTER in 1982. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Reading Hospital and Allegheny Valley Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

17 Brilliant Ave Ste 202 Pittsburgh, PA 15215

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Dr. Donaldson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Donaldson

3.6
16 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Oligoscan* analyzed the dirt on my palm, fringe device. Results in 30 seconds, differed greatly from blood draws. $700 intake $199.00/Mo $600 of MLM supplements (Orenda*) on first day. Offer to join MLM under her, “You can save money on the product.” Diet advice from 1940’s (think WWII) 500cal Dr. Simeone’s* diet. Told “Have a steak day.” Said she worked on food list for years (nope), based on “allergies” (nope), it has shellfish & Melba toast!, but no beans or egg yolks. I felt lied to. Felt chastised if weight went up on daily reports, even if the gain was from exercise. “Haha How did you make up that story!!” InBody* scale (on carpet) produced reports that supported supplement sales. Told to inhale steam from colloidal silver. Colloids don’t evaporate, they distill down.* Friday before Christmas I had two chocolates, she texted about heart attacks and cardiac rehab. My labs are good, I felt this was aggressive, so after months of this noise, I quit. *Details for your research
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Marketer First, Doctor Second – Dec 23, 2021
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I went to Dr. Donaldson for 2 years for my change of life. She gave me growth hormone stimulating injections and hormone replacements. It caused my Fibroids to grow so big it caused a blockage in my bowel. I lived a horrible quality of life for 2 years and I mean horrible. Basically a liquid diet for 2 years. Went to many specialist before a doctor figured out my problem. Told Valerie many, many times my problem and she would just up the hormones to pretty much shut me up meanwhile it was only making things worse. The office and her personal email address changes every month. I found this to be strange. I believe it is their way of covering their tracks.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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TB – Oct 25, 2021
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Have been going to Dr. Donaldson for 5 years now. Always extremely knowledgeable and helpful with all my needs!! Highly recommend to my friends and family.
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
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J. Brooks – Oct 01, 2019
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One of the best for all types of the latest medical technologies. All kinds of regenerative treatments!! Love the Bio identical hormones and so much more. Thank you!!
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
4 others found this helpful
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K.S. – Sep 25, 2019
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Dr. Donaldson has cared for my health since 2015. I am 72 and she is one of the very best physicians I have known. Patient, thoughtful, insightful, terrific diagnostician with a ready list of helpful interventions. I really care about her and feel she does about me, also.
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
8 others found this helpful
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Jul 16, 2019
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I would be dead now if not for Dr. Donaldson. She is the best doctor I have ever met. Caring, kind, and compassionate, and she actually listens.
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
14 others found this helpful
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Sandy Mantia in Pittsburgh, PA – Dec 28, 2015
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Dr. Valerie Donaldson, MD is an internist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from RUSH PRESBYTERIAN-SAINT LUKE'S MEDICAL CENTER in 1982. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Reading Hospital and Allegheny Valley Hospital. She is accepting new patients.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Rush Presbyterian-saint Luke's Medical Center

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office17 Brilliant Ave Ste 202 Pittsburgh, PA 15215
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