Dr. Alan Altman MD
Emergency Physician
2001 W 68th St Emergency Department Hialeah FL, 33016About
Dr. Alan Altman practices Emergency Medicine in Hialeah, FL. Dr. Altman assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Altman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Costa Rica / Faculty of Medicine 1973
University of Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica Medicine
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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