Dr. Rudolph Alan Altergott MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
2650 Warrenville Rd Suite 280 Downers Grove IL, 60515About
Dr. Rudolph Altergott is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Downers Grove, IL. Dr. Altergott specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Altergott typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1980
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Heart Disease
- Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
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