Physician Bio

For Dr. Valentin, medicine was a natural career choice. He’s a third-generation doctor who counts ten physicians among his close relatives, including both parents and his wife, who is a developmental pediatrician. “My family introduced me very early on to the idea of helping people,” Dr. Valentin says.

A board-certified physiatrist, Dr. Cliff Valentin is an integral member of the Wellington spine care team. He specializes in providing comprehensive care for neck and back pain without surgery. Dr Valentin states, “ The are majority of spine issues can be treated non surgically. There are many conservative options for treatment and recovery.” Among the conditions he treats are acute back strains, compression fractures related to osteoporosis, arthritis, herniated discs, and pinched or entrapped nerves. He offers electrodiagnostic testing, including EMGs and nerve conduction studies, and he employs a wide range of treatment options. They include education, physical therapy, braces, medication and interventional spine procedures.

Residencies

• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The University of Michigan Hospitals
  Ann Arbor, MI
  1997-2000

Medical School

• West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV
  1992-1996

Undergraduate

• Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
  Bachelor of Science, Natural Science, cum laude
  1988-1992

Additional Education

• Internal Medicine, Medical Center of Delaware, Newark, DE, 1996-1997

Certifications

• Diplomate, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Societies

• American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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