Dr. Matthew Altman MD
Allergist and Immunologist | Allergy & Immunology
1959 Ne Pacific St Seattle WA, 98195About
Dr. Matthew Altman practices Allergy and Immunology care in Seattle, WA. Dr. Altman specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and other allergic diseases. Allergist-Immunologists are trained and certified to treat each patients sensitivity and response to allergens of varying severity. Dr. Altman provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
Harvard Medical School 2008
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Immunodeficiency
- Hives (urticaria)
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