Heather Vallier, MD
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Ankle Injuries
- Broken Bones
- Foot and Ankle Fractures Nonunion
- Foot and Ankle Injuries
- Foot Injuries
- Foot Trauma
- Hip Fracture
- Musculoskeletal Injuries in Athletes
- Orthopaedic Injuries
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Dr. Heather A. Vallier is a native of Wisconsin. She graduated with Highest Distinction from Northwestern University in 1989, receiving a BA in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Cell Biology. She attended Stanford University School of Medicine, where she received Dean’s Awards for Outstanding Teaching and Research. She completed her residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Wisconsin, followed by a fellowship in 2000 in Orthopaedic Traumatology at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.
Dr. Vallier is a Professor in the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and has lectured nationally and internationally on her research and on fracture techniques on hundreds of occasions. She has published over 250 journal articles and 23 book chapters. She has also often been awarded for teaching and has received many research grants. She is involved in numerous multicenter trials evaluating injury treatment and outcomes.
She was the first female President of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association. Dr. Vallier is a Deputy Editor for the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. She also enjoys mentoring and advising students and residents and recently authored Foundations for Success in Orthopaedic Surgery. Throughout her career she has championed multidisciplinary care for trauma patients to address often unmet mental and social health issues.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2024
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Harborview Medical Center
Orthopedic Traumatology
Seattle,
WA
2001
Residency - University of Wisconsin Hosp. & Clinics
Orthopedic Surgery
Madison,
WI
2000
Medical Education - Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford,
CA
1995
Undergraduate - Northwestern University
Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Cell biology
Evanston,
IL United States
Professional Highlights
- Founder and oversight, MetroHealth orthopaedic traumatology registry
- Reviewer for Journal of Trauma Acute Care Open
- Reviewer for Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
- Reviewer for Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
- Reviewer for Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
- Reviewer for Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
- Reviewer for the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Reviewer for OTA International
- Steering Group Member, James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership for Trauma Research<
- Orthopaedic Trauma Association Mentorship Program
- International Polytrauma Care Management: Delphi consensus panel
Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards & Honors
- 2002 Educator of the Year, Case Western Reserve University, Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery
- 2005 AO North America, Howard Rosen Table Instructor Award
- 2005 American Orthopaedic Association, North American Traveling Fellowship
- 2007-present Clyde L. Nash Jr. M.D. Professorship in Orthopaedic Education, Case Western Reserve
- 2008-present American Orthopaedic Association Membership
- 2016-2019 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Achievement Award
- 2017 Named as Mentor by Deans Office of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
- 2017 Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Faculty Inductee
- 2018 American Hospital Association, Hospital Award for Volunteer Excellence – Trauma Survivor Network
- 2020 Educator of the year, Case Western Reserve University, Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery
Memberships
- 1998-present American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- 1998-2015 Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society
- 2002-2022 AO North America
- 2004-present Orthopaedic Trauma Association
Research & Publications
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
8 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Nov 27, 2024
Dr. Vallier was personable, professional and answered all my questions. She gave me encouragement to continue with therapy exercises and adjudged my situation as making progress. She has been the perfect surgeon and "consultant" for this fractured hip of mine!
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024
I really liked the Dr.
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024
Everything went smoothly, in and out In a timely manner . The Dr. And her assistant were great at taking care of me . My over all visit should be given an A plus !!
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024
I was very impressed with the care and professionalism from Dr. Vallier. She was a tremendous help! I look forward to seeing her again in a few weeks.
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024
Dr. Vallier is one of the best physicians I have ever seen. She is thorough, explains everything, showed concern not only for the injured area but in my entire well being from diet to social life to mental state. I lucked into her through the ER but would highly recommend her to anyone. I also appreciate that she asked if I had any questions before she left the exam room and then stopped back a little later to see if I thought of anything. If there was a rating better than 5 she deserves it!!!!
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024
Would recommend Dr. VALLIER TO anyone
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2024
Dr. Vallier is calm/ reassuring and compassionate.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024
One of the best doctors I ever met, very kind knowledgeable and professional.Thank you so much