Expertise in
10
conditions
Expertise in
10
conditions
University Surgical Associates, PLLC
979 E 3rd St, 
Chattanooga, TN 

Overview

Alvaro Valle is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Valle is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Valle is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Surgical Oncology
General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in TN

Hospital Affiliations

Memorial Healthcare System, Inc
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens
Erlanger Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UNIVERSITY SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, PLLC
979 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alvaro A. Valle

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alvaro A. Valle?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Alvaro A. Valle by calling their office at 423-267-0466. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Alvaro A. Valle a top-rated expert for Melanoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alvaro A. Valle is classified as an Distinguished expert for Melanoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Alvaro A. Valle specialize in?

While Dr. Alvaro A. Valle is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.

Does Dr. Alvaro A. Valle participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alvaro A. Valle has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Alvaro A. Valle's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Alvaro A. Valle accept my insurance?

Dr. Alvaro A. Valle accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-267-0466 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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