Neurology
James Valeriano, MD
Chair, Department of Neurology; Director, Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, Allegheny Health Network
James P. Valeriano, MD, is a neurologist specializing in epilepsy and neurophysiology, serving as Chair of the Department of Neurology and Director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program at Allegheny Health Network (AHN) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He primarily treats patients with refractory epilepsy, including seizures, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), generalized tonic-clonic seizures, memory loss-related neurological issues, and other epilepsy variants such as myoclonic-atonic seizures and juv
20+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education & Training
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine — M.D., 1980
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital — Fellowship, Electroencephalography, 1984-1985
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital — Residency, Neurology, 1981-1984
- Georgetown University School of Medicine — Residency and Fellowship
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2024-2026 (3 years)
- Top MD — Top MD
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Allegheny General Hospital
- Allegheny Valley Hospital
- West Penn Hospital
- Heritage Valley Kennedy
- AHN Wexford Hospital
Languages
English[7][8]
Experience
20+ years in practice