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Dr. Valerie Cynthia Altavas M.D., Internist
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Dr. Valerie Cynthia Altavas M.D.

Internist

4/5(6)
655 Euclid Ave Suite 302 304 National City CA, 91950
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4/5

About

Dr. Valerie Altavas is an internist practicing in National City, CA. Dr. Altavas specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Altavas provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.

Education and Training

University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1978

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 35 years of experience

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • High Cholesterol
  • Allergies
  • Angina
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
  • Pain
  • Ear Wax
  • Scabies
  • Rash
  • Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
  • Vascular Disease
  • Sebaceous Cyst

Dr. Valerie Cynthia Altavas M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Valerie Altavas, MD

655 Euclid Ave Suite 302 304 -
National City, CA 91950
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New patients: 619-472-4575
Fax: 619-472-4530

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Patient Experience with Dr. Altavas


4.0

Based on 6 reviews

Dr. Valerie Cynthia Altavas M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist 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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