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Van L. Vallina, MD, FACS

Bariatric Surgery, Integrated Oncology Program, Surgery

4.9
116 Ratings
Years in Practice: 36 years
Practices In: Glen Ellyn
Patients Seen: All Ages

I strive to pro­vide sur­gi­cal care with the skill and com­pas­sion that I would want for myself and my fam­i­ly. I aim to main­tain a lev­el of skill that is cur­rent with the newest and most advanced sur­gi­cal tech­niques, while uti­liz­ing my 25 years of expe­ri­ence as a sur­geon to know when to use these techniques.

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Locations

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Glen Ellyn

430 Pennsylvania Ave.

Suite 350

Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137

630-790-1700

(Surgery)
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General Info
Hospital Affiliations
Board Certifications
Surgery
Languages
English, Spanish, German
Awards & Accolades
Resident of the Year, Luthern General Hospital 1984
Clinical Interests

Min­i­mal­ly inva­sive surgery, Bariatric surgery, Crit­i­cal care surgery and Ultrasound

Memberships
American College of Surgeons American Medical Association Chicago Medical Society Illinois State Medical Society Society of Critical Care Medicine Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons Chicago Surgical Society
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Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
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Education
School
University of Illinois College of Medicine Graduation Date: 1984 Degree: MD
Residency
University of Illinois, Metropolitan Group Hospitals Resident in General Surgery

Clinical Expertise

Procedures

Bariatric Surgery, Duodenal Switch, Gastric Bypass, General Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Sleeve Gastrectomy

Ratings

Ratings Category

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9
116 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.9
114 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.9
116 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.9
113 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.9
116 Ratings

Comments

Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
"Dr Vallina and his Assistant showed so much compassion and care and truly put me at ease with my condition"
5
May. 10, 2024
"Great"
5
May. 5, 2024
"Dr Vallina was excellent to deal with and proactively answered most of my questions."
5
Apr. 18, 2024
"Dr Vallina is excellent!"
5
Jun. 30, 2024
"Dr Vallina has a great bedside manner and was easy to talk with and to understand. He drew us pictures on his white board of what happened and how he was going to fix it. Keeping fingers crossed it works. Just got released today from the hospital"
5
Jun. 26, 2024
"Overall very good experience"
5
Jun. 25, 2024
"Dr removed my gall bladder. He was thorough, professional and incredibly knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him."
5
Jun. 18, 2024
"Dr. Vallina is great!"
5
Jun. 4, 2024
"Dr Vallina was patient, caring, and interactive. He listened to my concerns and was relatable"
4
Jul. 16, 2024
"Excellent doctor, provides continuing information and recommendations regarding my treatment."
5
Jul. 2, 2024
"Fantastic doctor. He answered all my questions and understood my feelings."
5
Sep. 17, 2024
"Outstanding experience with Doctor Van L Vallina: answered all my Q's, very clear descriptions of hernias & procedures etc., kind & encouraging with advice!"
5
Sep. 12, 2024
"Dr. Vallina is awesome and always patient with my many questions."
5
Sep. 3, 2024
"I've been very pleased with Dr Vallina for the initial surgical plan, to a successful surgery, to helping monitor some follow up issues."
5
Aug. 14, 2024
"Dr Vallina is awesome."
5
Aug. 13, 2024
"Dr. Vallina is not only an amazing dr. but he's become a friend. I trust him with my life, literally."
5
Aug. 7, 2024
"This Dr is one of the very best I've ever seen. Very kind and professional. Treats me like a human being, not just a number. Very rare these days."
5
Aug. 4, 2024
"Great dr. Wonderful staff"
5
Oct. 31, 2024
"Dr. Vallina is extremely warm,caring and an excellent surgeon. Dr. Vallina has performed four surgeries for me and my recovery was excellent. Highly recommend Dr. Vallina."
5
Oct. 24, 2024
"Experience was perfect, could not have been better."
5
Oct. 21, 2024
"Dr. Vallina was very pleasant. He was professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of surgery."
5
Oct. 19, 2024
"Love Dr. Vallina. Wish I had had him years ago."
5
Oct. 15, 2024
"Excellent"
5
Nov. 19, 2024
"Dr was very clear on his diagnosis."
5
Jan. 21, 2025
"Dr. Van Vallina was very knowledgeable and had researched my chart before my appointment. He knew what is causing my concerns."
5
Jan. 18, 2025
"Thankful for the care"
5
Jan. 5, 2025
"Dr. Valina was concerned for my wellbeing. Thorough with exam and details. I am very comfortable as I move forward with scheduling necessary procedure."
5
Jan. 1, 2025
"Dr. Vallina put me at ease as soon as he walked in the door. Personable. Knowledgeable. Connected."
5
Dec. 29, 2024
"He was wonderful and made me feel confident about the surgery and his care"
5
Dec. 12, 2024
"I always recommend Dr. Vallina. He has saved my life a couple of times and he does it with care, patience and understanding. He is by far the best doctor I have seen at Duly."
5
Dec. 12, 2024
"He was amazing"
5
Feb. 20, 2025
"Excellent"
5
Feb. 18, 2025
"Dr Vallina is by far the best doctor I have ever seen at this practice. For the first time in a long time I felt like someone actually wanted to help me and not just get me out the door."
5
Feb. 16, 2025
"Dr. Vallina really listened to me and was very thorough in his examination of the problem."
5
Feb. 6, 2025
"Very good, l felt relaxed and confident about the visit."
5
Mar. 20, 2025
"Dr. Vallina made me feel so comfortable in such an uncomfortable situation. I have really bad anxiety and somehow he was gentle but very clear with any information I needed and gave me the opportunity to ask questions if I needed without feeling rushed or ignored."
5
Mar. 16, 2025
"Outstanding care!"
5
Mar. 6, 2025
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