About
Dr. Albert L. Valente brings a rare combination of credentials to his work at Springfield Medical Center. He earned his undergraduate degree from James Madison University in 1983, then graduated from New York Chiropractic College in 1987. After practicing chiropractic for several years, he pursued osteopathic medicine and graduated valedictorian from New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992. He then completed an Internal Medicine residency at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital.
Dr. Valente went on to work as an ER physician at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital, where he helped develop and then led the Urgent Care Unit. After seven years in emergency medicine, he opened Springfield Medical Center in 2002. He holds board certification in Internal Medicine. His training spans Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, and Chiropractic, a combination he applies to every patient's care plan. He focuses on primary care, preventive medicine, medical weight loss, and non-surgical treatment for back, neck, and joint pain.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
James Madison University, graduated 1983
Medical School
New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O., graduated 1992 (valedictorian)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Hospital (MCVH)
Additional Training
New York Chiropractic College, graduated 1987; practiced chiropractic for several years prior to medical school; served as ER physician and Director of the Urgent Care Unit at MCVH
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Valente right for?
Dr. Valente suits adults who want a primary care physician with deep expertise in pain management. Patients dealing with chronic back, neck, or joint pain benefit from his integrative, non-surgical approach. He also works well with adults focused on preventive care, metabolic health, or medical weight loss. Dr. Valente participates with major insurers for primary care, making him accessible to patients who want to use their coverage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Valente treats a broad range of adult conditions. His clinical focus includes chronic back, neck, and joint pain, osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal injuries, and obesity and weight management. He also delivers general primary care and preventive medicine for adults.
Yes, Dr. Valente holds board certification in Internal Medicine. He also trained at New York Chiropractic College and graduated valedictorian from New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, giving him credentials across multiple disciplines.
Dr. Valente trained in four distinct disciplines: Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, and Chiropractic. He applies all four perspectives when building treatment plans. Few primary care physicians bring that breadth of training to a single practice.
Dr. Valente participates with most major insurance companies as a primary care physician. He accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem BC/BS, Anthem Healthkeepers, Cigna, Southern Health, PHCS Network, and One Net PPO. He does not participate with Medicare or insurance plans linked to Medicare.
Yes. Dr. Valente offers a complimentary Meet and Greet for prospective concierge patients. This gives you a chance to meet him, ask questions, and decide if Springfield Medical Center is the right fit before committing to a membership.
Yes. Concierge members at Springfield Medical Center can book same-day appointments with Dr. Valente. The practice keeps patient volume low to make same-day access consistently available.
Dr. Valente offers osteopathic manipulation, trigger point injections, facet joint injections, Class IV K-Laser therapy, and medical massage through the practice's on-site therapist. He tailors each treatment plan to the individual patient rather than applying a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026