Larry Altschul MD, Cardiologist
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Larry Altschul MD

Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology

5/5(1)
540 Union Blvd West Islip NY, 11795
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Larry Altschul is a cardiologist practicing in West Islip, NY. Dr. Altschul specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Altschul also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

SUNY Buffalo

University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1977

University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1977

Board Certification

Internal Medicine

Echocardiology

Nuclear Cardiology

American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 47 years of experience

Treatments

  • Heart Disease
  • Pneumonia
  • Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Internships

  • Nassau University Medical Center; East Meadow, New York

Fellowships

  • Nassau University Medical Center; East Meadow, New York

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Love for the Work, Love of Medicine, Respect for People

Hobbies / Sports

  • Art, Painting, Hiking, Biking

Larry Altschul MD's Practice location

540 Union Blvd -
West Islip, NY 11795
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New patients: 631-669-2555
Fax: 631-669-3051

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Patient Experience with Dr. Altschul


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Larry Altschul MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 1 patient. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.
  • Sue
    (5)

    Awesome doctor, glad I chose him

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GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl

1000 MONTAUK HIGHWAY WEST ISLIP NY 11795

Head southwest on Union Boulevard (CR 50) 3143 ft
Turn left onto Higbie Lane (CR 82) 3439 ft
Turn left onto Montauk Highway (NY 27A) 3816 ft
Turn right onto Beach Drive 660 ft
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SOUTHSIDE HOSPITALl

301 EAST MAIN STREET BAY SHORE NY 11706

Head northeast on Union Boulevard (CR 50) 1.2 mi
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Turn left onto West Main Street (NY 27A) 3845 ft
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ST JOSEPH HOSPITALl

4295 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE BETHPAGE NY 11714

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Take the ramp on the left 1029 ft
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