Joseph Van Valer, MD
Specialty
Neurological Surgery, Neurology
Languages
English
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19 reviews
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 15, 2026
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What matters is he works with you and he listens and hears your concerns. He takes in what you ask and replies with solid advice and respect him for that.
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- 5.0 Reviewed on May 11, 2026
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He was very informational and was interested in trying to figure out what was going on with me
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- 4.0 Reviewed on May 8, 2026
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He is hard to get appointment within 3 weeks.
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026
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Very professional.
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- 1.0 Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
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I didn’t appreciate his attitude towards me and the fact he swore at me and this was NOT the first time he has done this. I feel he was very disrespectful to me.
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
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Dr VanValer is a very caring physician. He takes his time to find out more about each individual that may help his treatment.
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
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He is easy to talk with and has a caring mannerism.
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
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I was such a mess finding out I have dementia. He is a wonderful doctor who has given me medication to slow it down, and takes the time to hear every concern I have. He is the best
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
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Very informative & polite.
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- 4.5 Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
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communication skills
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
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I like him. He takes time to talk about your situation!
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
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Good physician
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
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I find all employees are very helpful and nice. Dr. Vanvaler is an excellent Dr. he knows all about Neurology. His attention to listening is a great credit to his attention to know what to prescribe for you.
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
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Best Doctor
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- 2.5 Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
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Because the people I know already have their doctors.
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
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He answers all my question and makes sure I understand everything .
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- 4.0 Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
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He explains to understand
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
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I think he cares enough to no just took at the top he looks and wants to know the reasoning. its been a long 2 years but he hasn't given up on me yet. And I am thankfil for that
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- 5.0 Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
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Open and honest communication
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Gender
Male
Board certifications
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Employed or contracted
Employed
Network Name
Optum Indiana
NPI
1689629180
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Medical School
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Indiana University, School of Medicine
Neurological Surgery
Internship
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Indiana University, School of Medicine
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