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Age Groups Seen
- Adolescent
- Adult
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Stephanie Valente
Title
Director Western Region Breast and Fairview Hospital Breast Programs, Director Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship
Biography
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.
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Locations
- Strongsville Family Health and Surgery Center
- 16761 Southpark Center, Strongsville, OH 44136
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- Fairview Hospital
- 18101 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44111
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: University of Southern California Medical Center, 2011
- Residency: Akron City Hospital, 2010
- Medical Education: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2005
- Undergraduate: Miami University, 2001
Board Certifications
- General Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2010
Professional Highlights
Professional Memberships
Innovations & Patents
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-03-20, Dr. Valente has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
73 ratings, 22 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2026
Best experience I have had at a Dr appointment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2026
I will absolutely recommend her and this facility
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2026
I''ve never had a bad experience with Dr. Valente. She''s very thorough with explaining and discussing plan of Care. I had surgery with her back in November 2025 and she made me feel very comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2026
Was very happy to have my surgery done as fast as it was. Thank you Dr Valente.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2026
She is awesome, kind, and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2026
Dr Valente and her Fellow Dr Jasmine Khubchandani were exceptional.. They both took time to answer all my and my husband''s questions completely and in an understandable way. They explained my treatment options and together we made a plan best for me and my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
Dr. Valente was extremely thorough and knowledgeable. She spent a great deal of time with me and addressed every single question and concern that I had. Compassionate as well and did not make me feel rushed at all. Great service.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr Valente is an amazing doctor/surgeon. At my last appointment she took the time needed for my questions and is always so caring and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
I love Dr. Valente. She takes the time to listen to concerns, explain results, and answer questions. When she's in the exam room, she makes you fell like you are her only patient and never rushes you through the exam. This is how all doctors should be, but very few are.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
She is very attentive and provides followup appt with other specialists to prevent additional health issues. I highly recommend her and am very impressed with her as my doctor. I believe she saved my life!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Dr Valente was extremely kind and friendly explaining my situation with clarity.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Dr Valente is very caring and compassionate. She reviewed my plan of care thoroughly with me. So fortunate to have her as my surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr. Valente was wonderful! She was friendly, understanding, knowledgeable, and patient. She explained things clearly and answered any questions I had. She is what doctors should be!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Dr Valente was kind, listened and explained things very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
She made me feel so at ease with this difficult journey I am about to embark on. Thank you Dr Valente!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Both Nancy and Dr. Valente are great communicators and explained the situation thoroughly, including me fully in decision making and made me very comfortable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
Both Dr Valente and the PA providing treatment were compassionate, communicative, and efficient throughout the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
I have recommended Dr Valente to my friends and family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
Dr. Valente and her team work like a well oiled machine. They are all professional and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Conversation with Dr Valente and the other lady (I'm so sorry I forgot her name) was very thorough and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Dr and resident were both very kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Dr. Valente answered all of my questions with detailed and transparent answers. She explained the process, potential outcomes, and expectations in detail so I'd have the information needed to be prepared.