Joseph Vanvaler

I've been seeing Dr Van Valer for about a year now and when my family Dr and my "Rheumatologist" failed me this Dr in a sense saved me. Diagnosed me with seizures I never knew I had and is trying all he can to get me on proper medication to help with them. The type of seizures I have show no warning and I don't thrash around so with that being said there's no notice of them coming on so my driving privileges have been stopped for now . I'm upset about it but I understand why I can't drive. This Dr and his staff are all very helpful and understanding. I've only had one issue and it was communication with a nurse that didn't normally work with Dr V. Him and his staff apologized and help me understand where the breakdown was and let me know it wouldn't happen again. This office is amazing. This Dr is amazing. I would highly recommend Dr Van Valer to anyone.

Dr. Van Valer diagnosed me with multiple sclerosis July of 2021. I was immediately scared my life was over as I knew it, but he and his nurse Kelly, along with the rest of the staff at his office, took that and turned it into a minor challenge that I know without a doubt I can overcome. They have stood beside me each step, holding my hand and guiding me, lifting me up and cheering me on. I wouldn't have had the strength to fight as hard as I have if it wouldn't have been for them, and I'll be forever grateful they have been a part of my journey. Thank you doesn't seem to be enough for what you've all done for me, but thank you. Thank you so much. -Anna A.

I had a good first experience with Dr. Van Valer. He spent more time with me than any other neurologist in the past and talked with me like a person; not dismissive like so many other neurologists have been. It was obvious that he'd taken the time to become well versed in my case and had reviewed my history. He explained things at my level. He seemed to listen and recognized that all of my, "conditions," which had previously been treated separately, were actually symptomatic of one major underlying condition. It was the proverbial, "light bulb moment."

Vanvaler never remembers who I am when I’ve been seeing him biannually for years. His bedside manner is apathetic and condescending. His nurse is rude and incompetent. I do not recommend.

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Refused to see a patient with dementia who did not follow all his recommendations 100%. He's an angry person with poor bedside manner.

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