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Dr. Stephanie Ann Sieg Valente, DO

Specializes in: General Surgery
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2001)
Professional interests include: oncoplastic breast surgery, skin-sparing mastectomy, Paget's disease, and more.
18101 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44111

Dr. Stephanie Ann Sieg Valente, DO is a general surgeon in Strongsville, OH specializing in general surgery. She graduated from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Stephanie Ann Sieg Valente, DO is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Fairview Hospital, Strongsville Family Health & Surgery Center, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and Moll Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital.

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Office Locations

Address:

16761 S Park Center
Strongsville, OH 44136

Address:

18101 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44111

Address:

18200 Lorain Road
Cleveland, OH 44111

Address:

9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195

Some issues Dr. Stephanie Ann Sieg Valente, DO can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

  • Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
  • Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
  • Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

  • Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
  • Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
  • Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

  • Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
  • Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
  • High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
  • Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
  • Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
  • Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

  • Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
  • Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
  • Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
  • Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
  • Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

In The News 

“"Triple negative breast cancer is one of the more aggressive breast cancers out there and so the treatment for that, in addition to surgery, is also chemotherapy," said Stephanie Valente, DO,...”—"Woman Battles Breast Cancer while Pregnant PKG", Cleveland Clinic Newsroom , October 2022

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Ann Sieg Valente, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephanie Ann Sieg Valente, DO treated as a general surgeon in Strongsville, OH were excision, lymph node procedures, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

breast procedures 21
cancer surgery 18
diagnostic procedures 17
doctor visit 78
excision 34
lymph node procedures 29
open surgery 17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Ann Sieg Valente, DO.

Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 44
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
85 and over 2
75 to 84 17
Less than 65 3
65 to 74 49

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanie Ann Sieg Valente, DO From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephanie Ann Sieg Valente, DO treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 11
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2
Diabetes 20
Atrial Fibrillation
Cancer 58
Dementia

Education & Training

Dr. Stephanie Ann Sieg Valente, DO graduated from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001. She completed residency at Summa Akron City Hospital. She is certified by the Surgery - General Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2001)

Residency: Summa Akron City Hospital (2010)

Board Certification: Surgery - General Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephanie Ann Sieg Valente, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic
Fairview Hospital
Strongsville Family Health & Surgery Center
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Moll Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stephanie Ann Sieg Valente, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 23 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stephanie Ann Sieg Valente, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Strongsville, OH. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Stephanie Ann Sieg Valente, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
ImpediMed, Inc. $8,057
$8,057
Merit Medical Systems Inc $6,298 SAVI SCOUT
$6,298
AXOGEN $3,490 AVANCE NERVE GRAFT
$3,490
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. $3,307 Intrabeam
$2,361 		IORT
$946
Medtronic USA, Inc. $1,230 PlasmaBlade
$1,230
Other $4,423 Exparel
$1,126 		Da Vinci Surgical System
$816 		MarginMarker
$752 		Magtrace
$211 		SPY-PHI SYSTEM
$196 		Other
$1,322
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $10,349
Honoraria $8,057
Food and Beverage $4,256
Travel and Lodging $2,843
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program $1,300

Biography

Dr. Stephanie Valente is a general surgery specialist in Cleveland, OH and Strongsville, OH. Patient reviews placed her at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Valente's clinical interests include breast pain, cancer screening, and swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy). She graduated from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and then she performed her residency at Summa Akron City Hospital. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Strongsville Family Health & Surgery Center, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, and Fairview Hospital.

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