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Dr. Bruce S Altman M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Bruce S Altman M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(13)
69 Sand Pit Rd Suite 101 Danbury CT, 06810
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4/5

About

Dr. Bruce Altman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Danbury, CT. Dr. Altman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Altman can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Altman can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1986

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1986

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 32 years of experience

Treatments

  • Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Glaucoma
  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Glaucoma
  • Uveitis
  • Birth Defects
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Astigmatism
  • Presbyopia
  • Blepharitis
  • Nearsightedness
  • Conjunctivitis

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Fellowships

  • Washington Univ - St Louis, Glaucoma    1991

Dr. Bruce S Altman M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 69 Sand Pit Rd Suite 101

69 Sand Pit Rd Suite 101 -
Danbury, CT 06810
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New patients: 203-791-2020
Fax: 203-778-6238
http://www.danburyeye.com/

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Patient Experience with Dr. Altman


4.0

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Dr. Bruce S Altman M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 13 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist 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.

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