Daniel Joseph Valaik, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Joint Replacement

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.8
Based on 362 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 - 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 362 ratings
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May 17, 2025
Friendly, knowledgeable, thorough.
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May 17, 2025
This was an outstanding experience. The physician was exceptional, provided detailed and clear information, listened carefully and explained what I need to do to stay healthy....all the information that I needed.
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May 09, 2025
Very good
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May 09, 2025
Good
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May 08, 2025
Excellent service
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May 02, 2025
Outstanding visit and surgeon- I'm very appreciative
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April 25, 2025
A professional office
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April 24, 2025
Have told many people about Dr. V. and his excellent staff!!
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April 24, 2025
Best experience
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April 19, 2025
Good
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April 17, 2025
Dr Valaik was superb. He showed total engagement and great enthusiasm. He had compassion and empathy. I left my appointment feeling tremendous because all my questions were answered and I was confident I was going to be taken care of and that I mattered.
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March 29, 2025
The doctor was extremely helpful. He was actually listening ro me.
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March 27, 2025
Professional and pleasant
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March 26, 2025
They listen to me and explain everything
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March 14, 2025
Inspired confidence.
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March 14, 2025
Dr V was kind, competent, professional. I couldn't have asked for a better experience
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March 14, 2025
Poor experience
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March 09, 2025
Dr. Valaik was very personable and professional.
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March 07, 2025
Nothing less than the best
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March 06, 2025
Good
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