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Dr. Francis Altman M.D., Anesthesiologist
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Dr. Francis Altman M.D.

Anesthesiologist

144 State St Anesthesia Departmen Portland ME, 04101
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Dr. Francis Altman is an anesthesiologist practicing in Portland, ME. Dr. Altman ensures the safety of patients who are about to undergo surgery. Anestesiologists specialize in general anesthesia, which will (put the patient to sleep), sedation, which will calm the patient or make him or her unaware of the situation, and regional anesthesia, which just numbs a specific part of the body. As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Altman also might help manage pain after an operation.

Education and Training

Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1974

University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1974

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1974

Board Certification

AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 43 years of experience

Dr. Francis Altman M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 144 State St Anesthesia Department

144 State St Anesthesia Departmen -
Portland, ME 04101
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