Dr. Jerald S Altman MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
18700 N 64th Dr Suite 312 Glendale AZ, 85308About
Dr. Jerald Altman is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Glendale, AZ. Dr. Altman specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
Education and Training
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1993
Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States 1993
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Sinusitis
- Hearing Loss
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Deviated Septum
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Tonsillitis
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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