Dr. Valerie Traina, MD

I felt a lack of support in securing an appointment for a breast MRI. I found Dr. Traina to be very dismissive. She did a quick exam and told me “you’re not high risk.” I had to follow her out to ask questions. She was talking with her receptionist about my mammogram report. I tried to tell her that the MD who did my ultrasound had told me I had either a mass or scar. Dr. Traina argued that the report was inconclusive. I then needed to have a core needle biopsy. Dr. Traina referred me for this. I decided to transfer to another MD. At that point Dr. Traina pulled her referral for my biopsy, which caused me to lose my appointment. I ultimately had surgery to remove a pre-cancerous breast tumor, and was diagnosed with lobular carcinoma in situ, and atypical lobular hyperplasia. So I am in fact considered “high risk,” even though I have no family history of breast cancer. I have never had an experience like this with a doctor before. I know of 1 other person with a similar experience.

I visited Dr. Traina this past week for a mass in my thyroid glad. She was able to see me within 3 business days of my initial Dr. Visit with my PCD. The initial visit with Dr. Traina was personable and informative and put me at ease. Her verbal interview yielded a detailed health history that assisted her in the managing my care. Her expertise. personality and kind way are further supported by her office staff, led by Star. Thank you

Dr Traina and Starr are the perfect Duo to an office anyone would enjoy coming to. Dr Traina is very meticulous and takes the time and care to provide the best service. Her upbeat personality is very refreshing and her knowledge is outstanding. I feel comfortable knowing she is taking care of me. Her recommendations have been wonderful too.

Amaizing Doctor!! She has made the process bearable of finding my breast cancer and delivering the bad news was handled with a caring attitude... She saved my life! Her surgical skills and going the extra mile will forever be appreciated. Thank you thank you thank you! Not to forget Star her receptionist....she has always been there for me too... She is so helpful in coordinating all my doctors. You are the best...Viera and James