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Fernando Vale, MD

Neurosurgeon affiliated with Wellstar since 2019.

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  • Neurosurgery

Education & Training

  • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

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  • University of Alabama Medical Center

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  • American Board of Neurological Surgery

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  • Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center

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  • Spanish
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Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

5

Based on 54 patient ratings

Explained things in ways I understand
Listened to me carefully
Gave instructions that were easy to understand
Knowledgeable about my medical history
Showed respect for what I had to say
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All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

5

Very informative

July 3, 2024

5

He is a great surgeon! He is always friendly and professional!

May 10, 2024

5

Dr. Vale and his staff were exceptional.

April 17, 2024

5

Dr. Vale was absolutely amazing!

March 14, 2024

5

Dr. Valle is exceptional

February 24, 2024

5

We have actually already recommended Dr. xxx and Dr. Vale to two people.

January 24, 2024

5

Dr. Vale explained everything in terms I could understand. He has always been up front about some difficult paths my treatment has has included. I am very pleased with everything has done for me.

December 1, 2023

5

I already have recommended him to several people

November 11, 2023

5

Dr Vale shows the ultimate care for his patients. He explains things very clearly and makes sure you understand. He solicits questions to make sure as well. I wish all providers showed this much care and thoroughness to make sure that I get the best service available.

August 18, 2023

5

Very informative

July 3, 2024

5

He is a great surgeon! He is always friendly and professional!

May 10, 2024

5

Dr. Vale and his staff were exceptional.

April 17, 2024

5

Dr. Vale was absolutely amazing!

March 14, 2024

5

Dr. Valle is exceptional

February 24, 2024

5

We have actually already recommended Dr. xxx and Dr. Vale to two people.

January 24, 2024

5

Dr. Vale explained everything in terms I could understand. He has always been up front about some difficult paths my treatment has has included. I am very pleased with everything has done for me.

December 1, 2023

5

I already have recommended him to several people

November 11, 2023

5

Dr Vale shows the ultimate care for his patients. He explains things very clearly and makes sure you understand. He solicits questions to make sure as well. I wish all providers showed this much care and thoroughness to make sure that I get the best service available.

August 18, 2023

5

Very informative

July 3, 2024

5

He is a great surgeon! He is always friendly and professional!

May 10, 2024

5

Dr. Vale and his staff were exceptional.

April 17, 2024

5

Dr. Vale was absolutely amazing!

March 14, 2024

5

Dr. Valle is exceptional

February 24, 2024

5

We have actually already recommended Dr. xxx and Dr. Vale to two people.

January 24, 2024

5

Dr. Vale explained everything in terms I could understand. He has always been up front about some difficult paths my treatment has has included. I am very pleased with everything has done for me.

December 1, 2023

5

I already have recommended him to several people

November 11, 2023

5

Dr Vale shows the ultimate care for his patients. He explains things very clearly and makes sure you understand. He solicits questions to make sure as well. I wish all providers showed this much care and thoroughness to make sure that I get the best service available.

August 18, 2023

5

Very informative

July 3, 2024

5

He is a great surgeon! He is always friendly and professional!

May 10, 2024

5

Dr. Vale and his staff were exceptional.

April 17, 2024

5

Dr. Vale was absolutely amazing!

March 14, 2024

5

Dr. Valle is exceptional

February 24, 2024

5

We have actually already recommended Dr. xxx and Dr. Vale to two people.

January 24, 2024

5

Dr. Vale explained everything in terms I could understand. He has always been up front about some difficult paths my treatment has has included. I am very pleased with everything has done for me.

December 1, 2023

5

I already have recommended him to several people

November 11, 2023

5

Dr Vale shows the ultimate care for his patients. He explains things very clearly and makes sure you understand. He solicits questions to make sure as well. I wish all providers showed this much care and thoroughness to make sure that I get the best service available.

August 18, 2023

5

Dr Vale shows the ultimate care for his patients. He explains things very clearly and makes sure you understand. He solicits questions to make sure as well. I wish all providers showed this much care and thoroughness to make sure that I get the best service available.

August 18, 2023

5

I already have recommended him to several people

November 11, 2023

5

Dr. Vale explained everything in terms I could understand. He has always been up front about some difficult paths my treatment has has included. I am very pleased with everything has done for me.

December 1, 2023

5

We have actually already recommended Dr. xxx and Dr. Vale to two people.

January 24, 2024

5

Dr. Valle is exceptional

February 24, 2024

5

Dr. Vale was absolutely amazing!

March 14, 2024

5

Dr. Vale and his staff were exceptional.

April 17, 2024

5

He is a great surgeon! He is always friendly and professional!

May 10, 2024

5

Very informative

July 3, 2024

Publications and Articles

Neurosurgeons at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center achieved a new surgical approach to treat an aneurysm behind the eye. Believed to be the first of its kind performed through the nose, it’s called endoscopic endonasal clipping of a superior ophthalmic aneurysm.

Wellstar MCG Health achieves medical first: Procedure offers hope for aneurysm patients

Neurosurgeons at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center achieved a new surgical approach to treat an aneurysm behind the eye. It’s called endoscopic endonasal clipping of a superior ophthalmic aneurysm. The procedure for an aneurysm in this location is believed to be the first of its kind performed through the nose. This innovative technique offers a promising alternative for patients with complex aneurysms, particularly younger individuals.

Dr. M. Salman Ali, director of Skull Base, Pituitary and Surgical Neuro-oncology and assistant professor of Neurosurgery at Augusta University, led the team in a pioneering procedure performed at Wellstar MCG Health called endoscopic endonasal clipping of a superior ophthalmic aneurysm.Dr. M. Salman Ali, director of Skull Base, Pituitary and Surgical Neuro-oncology and assistant professor of Neurosurgery at Augusta University, led the team in this pioneering procedure performed at Wellstar MCG Health. An aneurysm, as Dr. Ali explains, is a “weak spot in a blood vessel in the brain,” prone to rupture, which can be life-threatening. Located near the eye, the superior ophthalmic aneurysm is a rare and challenging condition.



Neurosurgeons at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center achieved a new surgical approach to treat an aneurysm behind the eye. Believed to be the first of its kind performed through the nose, it’s called endoscopic endonasal clipping of a superior ophthalmic aneurysm.

Image provided by Augusta University Medical College of Georgia Department of Neurosurgery.

A headshot of Dr. Fernando Vale“MCG Neurosurgery has been here for many years and we have a long tradition of teaching and research,” said Dr. Fernando L. Vale, neurosurgeon and Department of Neurosurgery chair at Augusta University. “We bring teams together, use advanced technology and pay close attention to the complex details for the better outcome of our patients. Working as a team can create better science.”


The best thing for the patient

Traditionally, superior ophthalmic aneurysms were treated with open brain surgery and significant brain tissue manipulation. While endovascular techniques with the use of stents—tubes that support weak artery walls—are now more common, they carry a recurrence risk and require lifelong medication.

This was a concern for Dr. Ali, whose patient was only 36 years old. Thus, he and his team proposed clipping the aneurysm through the nasal cavity instead. This minimally invasive technique offered a treatment with no incisions or brain tissue manipulation, a significantly lower recurrence rate and no need for long-term medication.

"I thought it was the best thing for the patient," Dr. Ali emphasized, explaining his decision to pursue this approach.

The procedure required a multidisciplinary team including ENT surgeons, interventional vascular surgeons, neuro-anesthesiologists and neuromonitoring specialists—and a carefully executed surgical plan.

“This could not have been possible without this wonderful team,” Dr. Ali said. 

The patient, who found out about her aneurysm from routine imaging after a car accident, was discharged only two days after the surgery and is recovering well. Dr. Ali stressed the importance of offering patients options and empowering them to make informed decisions.

"This prioritizes the patient and surgical excellence,” he continued.

Dr. Ali hopes this procedure will become a treatment option for people with hard-to-reach aneurysms in the future, offering them a better quality of life.

Academic hospital paves way for doctors of the future

This achievement not only benefits patients but also serves as a valuable learning experience for medical residents and fellows who were in the operating room that day. 

“Seeing is believing,” Dr. Ali said, highlighting the importance of academic medicine in advancing surgical techniques. “When students see someone else do it, why can’t they do it? It’s our duty to be better than the surgeons before us. The students now have more technology and better anatomical understanding—their outcomes will be even better than ours.”

Learn more about neurosurgery at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center.

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Fernando Vale, MD
Neurosurgeon affiliated with Wellstar since 2019
Rating
5
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Residency
University of Alabama Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Spoken Languages
Spanish and English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/fernando-vale-md
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