Daniel Joseph Valaik, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Joint Replacement

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.8
Based on 351 ratings
Daniel Joseph Valaik, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon Specializing in Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Surgery in Williamsburg and Newport News, VA – Daniel Joseph Valaik, MD

Dr. Valaik is a fellowship-trained and board-certified hip and knee total joint replacement orthopedic surgeon. He joined Riverside Health from The John Hopkins School of Medicine. He served as the regional chief of the Johns Hopkins National Capital Region Orthopaedic Surgery division and held multiple leadership positions at Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital, earning both Surgeon of the Year and the Clinical Excellence Award in 2019. Dr. Valaik aims to establish Riverside Health as the leader in joint replacement surgery in Hampton Roads.

He earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences before completing his residency at National Naval Medical Center and a total joint replacement fellowship at Johns Hopkins. Board certified in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Valaik has spent his career teaching the principles of orthopedic surgery and building highly successful orthopedic teams throughout his distinguished career.

A former Navy SEAL and diving medical officer, he is a highly decorated U.S. Navy veteran. From 2005–2009, he had the distinction of serving as the Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Walter Reed and was the orthopedic consultant to Congress in Washington, D.C. Dr. Valaik considers it his “highest calling” to have had the privilege to care for hundreds of wounded warriors with severe orthopedic injuries from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Dr. Valaik has been an active member of many medical societies and committees, is a prolific lecturer and has co-authored numerous original research publications. He brings a long track record of applying innovative techniques and a multidisciplinary approach to ensure the best patient outcomes.

Originally from Buffalo, New York, he is pleased to be returning to the Virginia Beach area where he has fond memories from his time in the Navy. He is married to the “girl next door” from his childhood, has four daughters and looks forward to enjoying the area’s many water sports and activities in his spare time.

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Education

Medical: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Residency: National Naval Medical Center
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Locations

Riverside Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Physiatry Specialists

12200 Warwick Boulevard, 310, Newport News, VA 23601

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Riverside Orthopedic Specialists Williamsburg

3700 Battery Boulevard, 100, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Ratings & Reviews

Riverside Health is committed to exceptional quality, safety and service. All ratings and comments are obtained from patient survey data collected and verified by Press Ganey, an independent organization focused on improving patient experience. Star ratings are displayed for those physicians who participate in Riverside’s patient experience survey program through Press Ganey and have received a minimum of 30 surveys responses.

Overall Satisfaction
4.8
Based on 351 ratings
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February 28, 2025
Very professional
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February 26, 2025
Great
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February 25, 2025
Dr. Valaik is absolutely outstanding
February 22, 2025
My experience with Dr. Valaik was excellent, he made me feel very comfortable, he listened and heard me, he was kind and very knowledgeable, and we made great plans for my future medical issues.
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February 18, 2025
All were very good at listening, attentive and provided great information for me to make final decision.
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February 15, 2025
Very good care
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February 07, 2025
Just as in previous visits I experienced nothing but the finest of attention and care. I always feel relaxed and certain that my health concerns with be addressed. My physician Dr Valaik listened intently to my concerns and questions patiently and addressed each one. I left my appointment confident of the application of treatment and monitoring of my conditions.
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February 06, 2025
He was tops! He was really concerned, listened attentively and suggested possible reasons for my condition. He was personable and respectful to my husband who accompanied me to the visit and my two daughters joining in by phone (FaceTime).
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January 31, 2025
I was very impressed! Dr. Valaik put my mind at ease and explained everything in detail as to what he would do to help with my knee
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January 28, 2025
Good
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January 11, 2025
Dr V is one of my favorite doctors! Listens well, explains well, executes. Besides being very smart, he has a GREAT personality!
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January 09, 2025
Excellent visit!!
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January 04, 2025
Good
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December 13, 2024
I will definitely % recommend everyone n anyone I know n even those I don't know I will recommend them to come n see Dr. V n his team. U might walk in wit pain n or discomfort but u will b walking out wit less or no pain at all..the staff are amazing.. They are sweet, caring, n even understanding to all ur needs n wants.. I just can't say enough about this dr.office I definitely love going there..
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December 13, 2024
Good but seemed very rushed
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November 27, 2024
Doctor Valaik is very good
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November 23, 2024
I had very good care from everyone. Very positive atmosphere there.
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November 10, 2024
Dr. Valaik is wonderful!
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November 02, 2024
Dr. Gave 2 options. I told the nurse my pain level was up. I told the doctor what I had been taking for pain, but was out of pain meds. [...] I AM VERY DISSATISFIED AND DISAPPOINTED IN THE TREATMENT AND SERVICE I RECEIVED!!!
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October 17, 2024
Great.
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