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Joseph Van Valer, MD

Joseph Van Valer, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Neurological Surgery, Neurology

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

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19 reviews

    • Reviewed on May 15, 2026
    • Verified Review

    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.

    • Reviewed on May 11, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He was very informational and was interested in trying to figure out what was going on with me

    • Reviewed on May 8, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He is hard to get appointment within 3 weeks.

    • Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very professional.

    • Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
    • Verified Review

    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.

    • Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr VanValer is a very caring physician. He takes his time to find out more about each individual that may help his treatment.

    • Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He is easy to talk with and has a caring mannerism.

    • Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
    • Verified Review

    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

    • Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very informative & polite.

    • Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
    • Verified Review

    communication skills

    • Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
    • Verified Review

    I like him. He takes time to talk about your situation!

    • Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Good physician

    • Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
    • Verified Review

    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.

    • Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Best Doctor

    • Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Because the people I know already have their doctors.

    • Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He answers all my question and makes sure I understand everything .

    • Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He explains to understand

    • Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
    • Verified Review

    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

    • Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Open and honest communication

  • Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    Optum Indiana

    NPI

    1689629180

  • Insurance Accepted

    This list is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current plans accepted by the provider. Optum accepts most major health insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company to confirm your coverage, eligibility, and the provider's participation in your plan.

    • Most major plans accepted
    • please call to verify.
  • Medical School

    • Indiana University, School of Medicine

      Neurological Surgery

    Internship

    • Indiana University, School of Medicine