Dr. Alan L Altman MD
Orthopedist
700 Lomas Blvd Ne One Woodward Center Albuquerque NM, 87102About
Dr. Alan Altman is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Altman specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Altman tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1978
University of California 1978
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Tendonitis
- Patellar Tendonitis
- Osteomyelitis
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