Van L. Vallina, MD, FACS

Bariatric Surgery, Integrated Oncology Program, Surgery

4.8
97 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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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
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
3815 Highland Avenue Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 630-275-2700 Get Directions
Edward Hospital
801 S. Washington St. Naperville, Illinois 60540 630-527-3000 Get Directions
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
25 North Winfield Road Winfield, Illinois 60190 630-933-1600 Get Directions
School
University of Illinois College of Medicine Graduation Date: 1984 Degree: MD
Residency
University of Illinois, Metropolitan Group Hospitals Resident in General Surgery

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

4.8
97 Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.8
97 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.8
93 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.9
97 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.9
97 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.8
96 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.
"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
"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
"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 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
"Check up was good."
5
Mar. 7, 2024
"Dr. Vallina was very clear and gave plenty of information on surgery process."
5
Mar. 5, 2024
"Duly health care is simply outstanding vs N.W."
5
Feb. 18, 2024
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