Dr. Jeff Altman M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1053 Crenshaw Blvd Suite 150 Los Angeles CA, 90019About
Dr. Jeff Altman is a physiatrist practicing in Newport Beach, CA. Dr. Altman is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Altman focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Altman can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
The University of Toledo College of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pain
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