Dr. Richard Altman DDS
Dentist | General Practice
230 W Jersey St Suite 106 Elizabeth NJ, 07202About
Dr. Richard Altman is a Dentist practicing in Elizabeth, NJ. Dr. Altman specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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