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Title Director Western Region Breast and Fairview Hospital Breast Programs, Director Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship
Department Breast Services
Primary Location Moll Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations
Moll Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital
Primary Location

Moll Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital

Appointment:
216.252.2235
Desk:
216.252.2235
Fax:
216.252.6658
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Abnormal Breast Ultrasound
  • Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
  • Breast Biopsy
  • Breast Cancer Prevention
  • Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
  • Breast Cancer Surgery
  • Breast Conservation Surgery
  • Breast Surgical Oncology
  • Cancer Center
  • Cancer Prevention
  • Cancer Risk Assessment
  • Cancer Screening
  • Clinical Breast Examination
  • Excision of Breast Fistula
  • General Surgery
  • Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT)
  • Lumpectomy for Breast Cancer
  • Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery
  • Mastectomy
  • Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsy
  • Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery
  • Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
  • Oncoplastic Surgery for Breast Cancer
  • Partial Mastectomy for Breast Cancer
  • Second Opinion
  • Second Opinion Breast Cancer
  • Self Breast Exam
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Procedures
  • Sentinel Node Biopsy
  • Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
  • Surgery for Abnormal Breast Biopsy
  • Surgery for Diseases of the Breast
  • Surgical Oncology
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Abnormal Mammogram
  • Benign Breast Disease
  • Breast - Nodules
  • Breast Abscess
  • Breast Atypia
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Cancer - High Risk
  • Breast Cancer - Mass, Lump or Swelling
  • Breast Disease
  • Breast Infections
  • Breast Lump
  • Breast Pain
  • Cancer
  • Ductal Carcinoma in situ
  • Family Cancer History
  • Family History of Breast Cancer
  • Intraductal Papilloma
  • Lymphedema
  • Male Breast Cancer
  • Malignant Soft Tissue Tumors
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Nipple Discharge
  • Paget's Disease
  • Pediatric Breast Anomalies
  • Recurrent Breast Cancer
  • Swollen Lymph Nodes (Lymphadenopathy)
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Biography

About Stephanie Valente, DO

Dr. Stephanie A. Valente is the Director of the Cleveland Clinic Western Region Breast Program as well as Medical Director of the Fairview Hospital, Moll Breast Center.  She is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Learner College of Medicine and Case Western Reserve University and is the Director for the Cleveland Clinic Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship program. 

Dr. Valente joined the Clinic in 2011 after completing her Surgical Breast Oncology fellowship at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, where she received specialty training in oncoplastic breast surgery.

Dr. Valente has a strong interest in advanced surgical techniques including minimally invasive breast surgery, hidden scars, oncoplastic surgery and nipple sparing mastectomy. She also is active in research for development of innovative surgical procedures to prevent lymphedema. She has a passion for treating young women with breast cancer as well as those with genetic and high-risk disease.

Dr. Valente is a speaker both nationally and internationally and has written numerous peer-review journal articles and book chapters in the field of breast cancer and disease.

She is an active member in the American Society of Breast Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, Association of Academic Surgeons, Midwest and Central Surgical Societies as well as the Cleveland Surgical Society Past-president.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2011

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - University of Southern California Medical Center
Breast Surgery
Los Angeles, CA
2011

Residency - Akron City Hospital
General Surgery
Akron, OH
2010

Medical Education - Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Athens, OH
2005

Undergraduate - Miami University
Oxford, OH
2001

Professional Highlights

Certifications

  • Surgery - General Surgery

Specialty Interests

breast cancer, breast disease, oncoplastic breast surgery, nipple sparing mastectomy, hidden scar, minimally invasive breast surgery, lymphedema prevention surgery

Memberships

  • American College of Surgeons
  • Society of Surgical Oncology
  • American Society of Breast Surgeons
  • Association of Women Surgeons
  • Association of Academic Surgeons
  • Cleveland Surgical Society
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 11/3/2024, Dr. Valente has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

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* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

85 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

24 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024

I would recommend Dr. Valente and her team to loved ones and others without question. They've answered all questions I had and gave me as much detail as they can. Results were given quickly and they listened to concerns and questions to provide the best possible answers

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2024

We love Dr. Valente. She listens and clarifies information. She also responds to MyChart messages promptly.

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2024

Dr Valente was very patient with me. Answered all my questions with answers I could understand. Very compassionate. Super kind.

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024

Dr. Valente is a good surgeon but lacks maturity and judgement.

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024

Dr. Valente is so popular. It's hard to get an appointment with her, I had to wait a few months.

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024

I love Dr valente and the respect and courtesy she shows. She is one of the best!!

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2024

Dr. Valente and her nurses are exceptional in every way.

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2024

I highly recommend Dr. Stephanie Valente for anyone with breast health issues

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2024

Dr valente was AWESOME!

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024

She did apologize for being latr

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2024

Stephanie is the best doctor. I wish I could have her for my primary . She listens and is very caring.

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

I have only good things to say about Dr. Valente & her staff. Everything was excellent!

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

Dr. Valente was wonderful & explained everything to me so that I understood what was happening. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

Dr. Valente was very kind and patient with me. She explained everything to me and answered all of my questions. She has a wonderful bed side manner.

Reviewed on May 17, 2024

Dr. Valente was knowledgeable and caring. She provided us with a lot of information that we needed to know and satisfactorily answered all our questions.

Reviewed on May 3, 2024

MD and staff always pleasant and reassuring. Always feel better, emotionally, when I leave appt. Would always recommend anyone on this team.

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

Dr. Valente is a compassionate doctor. She has always taken the time to listen and explain things to me. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

Dr Valente takes her time to explain what's going on. I am so pleased with the care from her and her staff

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2024

Dr. Valente and staff were excellent at explaining my diagnosis. It was very reassuring and helpful. She answered all my questions.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2024

Our visit with Dr. Valente was great. She answered our questions and made us feel comfortable. This was a follow up 9 months after surgery accompanied by my first clean mammogram. We truly appreciate all that she and her staff have done for us.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2024

Stephanie was absolutely wonderfulcouldn't of ask for a better doctor..I felt very comfortable and confident with her.. Stephanie is very knowledgeable..compassionate and is the best at what she does.

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2023

The care I received from Dr Valente was absolutely the best. Her expertise and compassion are much appreciated. Im truly blessed to have her as my surgeon.

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2023

All great care and compassion from Dr. Valente and staff.

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2023

Dr. Valente is an amazing breast surgeon. She not only does a fantastic job surgically ( I have two from her with minimal scarring that fades), but she is there for her patients emotionally. My very first visit she was a few minutes late, and her PA explained to me she never leaves the room until she has answered all your questions. Dr Valente the room, introduced herself, thoroughly explained everything, answered questions I didn't even know I would have, went through my choices and risks, etc etc. Always asks any questions multiple times. Then if you think of any, use MyChart.

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