Maria Sophia Villanueva, MD

Specialties:

Colorectal Surgery
Patient Rating
4.8 / 5 (Based on 71 Ratings)
  • Valley Health Provider

About

Dr. Villanueva is a fellowship trained colorectal surgeon with robust experience in minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer and benign colon diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases, pelvic floor disorders and complex anorectal problems. She has joined Valley Health Surgical Oncology in Winchester.

Before coming to Winchester, Dr. Villanueva practiced in Maine for eight years, where she served the colorectal surgery needs of the upper two-thirds of the state. She also served as a physician quality leader both as a Cancer Liaison Physician for the Cancer Committee and Surgeon Champion for the ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) program in Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center.

Dr. Villanueva is a Fellow of the American College of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Medical Areas of Interest:

  • Robotic Surgery
  • Colon and Rectal Cancer
  • Surgical Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease

Affiliations

  • Valley Health Surgical Oncology
  • Winchester Medical Center

Locations

Education

Fellowship

Washington Hospital Center

Residency

Hahnemann University Hospital/Drexel University College of Medicine

Medical School

University of the Philippines College of Medicine

Reviews

5.0
September 27, 2025
Everyone was aware of my nervousness. I felt so at ease because of their caring
5.0
September 12, 2025
The doctors knowledge and bedside manner skills were outstanding
5.0
July 22, 2025
Dr. Villanueva is incredible. I can't stress enough how lucky I am to have her as a doctor!
5.0
July 17, 2025
I was in such good hands. I couldn't have asked due any better.
5.0
July 10, 2025
Villanueva is amazing
5.0
May 31, 2025
I love my doctor and the entire staff.
5.0
April 05, 2025
Dr Villanueva is wonderful. I'm lucky to have found her
4.0
March 21, 2025
Fair
5.0
March 14, 2025
I can not say enough nice things about how Dr Villanueva treated me! She and her staff are wonderful.