Orthopedics

NRC Health Testimonials

“Outstanding service. Professionals from everyone at the Riverside staff. From the receptionist to the doctor. Outstanding.”
— Patient

“The Doctor, staff and office personnel are amazing. They make you feel right at home and take the fear out of what may be and feel at ease with what's going to happen. They are the best in my book.”
— Patient

“Doctor was great bedside manner, compassionate, honest, just a great experience.”
— Patient

“Dr. Valaik is the best. He is an amazing physician.”
— Patient

“Dr. Valaik couldn't have been more professional. Also, his staff, the nurses everyone there. I would highly recommend him and everyone there for care. I was so impressed. Thank you so much.”
— Patient

“Dr. Daniel was fantastic. We discussed the treatment options in detail and proceeded with the optimum for my situation. Super gentleman with a great bedside manner. Thank you.”
— Patient

“This was my last visit before surgery. All my questions on what to expect before and after surgery were thoroughly discussed and answered. After leaving my appointment I am feeling ever more confident and at ease about my surgery and that I am under Dr. VALAIK 's care.”
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“Dr. Valaik and his team are first class professionals! They make your visit a pleasant experience and remove any fear or concerns you may have on your procedure. I feel I am in very good hands!”
— Patient

“This was a postop visit with Dr. Valaik on my earlier total knee replacement surgery … at Doctors Hospital Williamsburg, Va. From preop, op, to post op and continuing PT superior care! All professional, savvy, & caring-from admin/reception/discharge, scheduling, surgeons-med techs, doctors, nurses, PAs, health care workers, volunteers, galley, staff, custodial & pt personnel. Facility would pass white glove inspection!!”
— Patient

“Doctor: Great experience, kind, caring, attentive, knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. Thank you! Staff: Definitely heroes! Thank you!”
— Patient

“Dr. Valaik was great! He was straight-forward and I trust him. He was sensitive and caring. A great doctor!”
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“I was impressed with Dr. Valaik … Got the greatest respect for him.”
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“I have confidence in Dr. Valaik and Riverside Orthopedic Specialists. The concern for my other health issues was evident in the treatment options discussed and I was given a clear plan going forward.”
— Patient

“I really liked Dr. Valaik. He was very honest, professional and kind with me.”
— Patient

“Dr. Valaik -- heck we follow him almost anywhere, [and] but we're sure glad. He's left us at Johns Hopkins practice, but we're happy to go to Williamsburg. We live in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia, but that man is amazing. Navy SEAL … if that isn't a recommendation for success!”
— Patient

Ratings and Reviews

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider-related questions from our leading, independent patient satisfaction research group.