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Joseph Valentino, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Lexington, KY

JosephValentinoMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) • Lexington, KY

Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, University KY College of Medicine

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Overview of Dr. Valentino

Dr. Joseph Valentino is an otolaryngologist in Lexington, KY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital, UK HealthCare Good Samaritan Hospital, St. Claire HealthCare, and Lexington VAMC. He received his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and has been in practice 30 years. Dr. Valentino accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 9 doctors at St. Claire HealthCare and one of 8 doctors at UK HealthCare Good Samaritan Hospital who specialize in Otolaryngology (ENT). He has more than 50 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1992 - 1993
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1988 - 1992
  • Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolInternship, Transitional Year, 1987 - 1988
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1992 - 2001
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1988 - 1998
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Anthem Blue Access PPO
    Anthem Blue Preferred HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    BCBS Massachusetts Blue Care Elect PPO
    Blue Shield California PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Coventry Florida - Employer Group HMO/Open Access
    Coventry Florida - Employer Group PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Harvard Pilgrim HMO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    Sagamore Health Plus
    Tufts Health Plan PPO
    UniCare PPO
    United - River Valley Neighborhood Health Partnership
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
  • Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment

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