Informing, Empowering, and Building Trust with Every Word

As an anesthesiologist and certified medical writer, I am committed to providing high-quality health content that informs, empowers, and builds trust.

Health Information for Patients and Medical Resources for Health Professionals

Your readers rely on you for content that is medically accurate, clinically relevant, clear, and concise. Is your content meeting those expectations?

As a physician writer, I bring clinical experience, medical knowledge, and strong communication skills to your content development projects. I can help you create high-quality consumer health information and professional resources that resonate with your audience and achieve the desired impact.

Guiding Principles:

  • Write for the audience

  • Base content on current research and guidelines

  • Meet deadlines

  • Foster collaboration and teamwork

  • Embrace digital innovation

  • Uphold integrity

Consumer Health Information

Medical advances bring both complexity and opportunity. I create patient education materials that empower informed decisions and active participation in their care.

Medical Resources for Health Professionals

Busy clinicians need readily accessible, up-to-date information. I partner with healthcare organizations to develop the high-quality, evidence-based educational resources they rely on.

Published Work

  • Glioma

    This patient-focused article provides a clear and accessible overview of glioma, a type of brain tumor, explaining its different forms, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options offered at Stanford Brain Tumor Center, empowering patients with knowledge to navigate their care journey.

    Publisher: Stanford Medicine
    Writer: Kimberly Valenta, MD

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  • Preoperative Anemia Management

    This clinical overview provides a comprehensive guide for health professionals on the management of preoperative anemia in adults, covering diagnosis and treatment strategies. (Available on ClinicalKey - subscription required)

    Publisher: Elsevier
    Writer: Kimberly Valenta, MD

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  • Fibromyalgia

    This accredited continuing education course for pharmacists provides a comprehensive overview of fibromyalgia, covering its pathophysiology, diagnosis, pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management, and interprofessional collaboration strategies to improve patient outcomes.

    Publisher: RxCe
    Writers: Kimberly Valenta, MD & Pam Sardo, PharmD

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Professional Recommendations

  • It’s rare to find someone with Kimberly’s wide range of attributes. She’s an impressively quick learner, a brilliant editor, a reliable and rock-solid teammate, and a genuinely warm, approachable, and fun human being to work with. Additionally, the wide scope of her medical expertise was an invaluable and often utilized resource for our entire team. She has my greatest respect and my highest recommendation.

    Stephanie Kirby, Medical Editor, Consumer Drug Information, Healthline

  • Kimberly is highly organized and able to clarify priorities and execute on fast-moving projects. She has a great work ethic and her instincts regarding content and audience needs were such assets on the projects we worked on together.

    Candice Abellon, Senior Editor, Optum Now

  • Kimberly tackles projects big and small with ease, knowing which questions to ask to move things forward with integrity. She translates complex medical science into easy-to-understand language that maintains accuracy and empathy. Her organizational skills and attention to detail are unmatched. I highly recommend her for any medical writing, editing or consulting projects.

    Lisa Valente, MS, RD, Medical Integrity Manager, RVO Health

  • Kimberly is genuinely a pleasure to work with and a gift to all who work with her. She has a unique combination of talent and skill sets that elevate every project she works on. Her medical expertise and innate curiosity, paired with exceptional research skills and deep knowledge of scientific writing standards, make Kimberly an incredibly effective medical writer and editor.

    Soo Rhee, MD, VP, Medical Science, HealthGrades Quality Solutions

  • Kimberly has been a true pleasure to work with — she is that rare combination of super smart, insightful, friendly, and open. I trust her implicitly and know she will deliver excellence.

    Lynn Prowitt, Editorial Director, Bezzy

  • Kimberly's contributions have been instrumental in the success of our Clinical Overviews. Her work ethic, attention to detail, and positive attitude made her a pleasure to work with. I have no hesitation in recommending Kimberly for any medical writing and editing position. She would be an asset to any team.

    MJ Erickson-Hogue, MD, FAAP, Senior Principal Medical Editor at Elsevier Point of Care Clinical Solutions