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Erik Joshua Altman MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1401 FRANKLIN AVE GARDEN CITY NY, 11530About
Dr. Erik Altman is a cardiologist practicing in Manhasset, NY. Dr. Altman specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Altman also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Diagnostic accuracy of Doppler echocardiography for determining left ventricular diastolic pressure elevation: prospective comparison to chest radiography, serum B-type natriuretic peptide, and chest auscultation.
- CT angiography for evaluation of coronary artery disease in inner-city
- A safe and cost-effective approach to treating Lyme cardiac disease in an era of health care reform.
Treatments
- Echocardiogram (echo)
Professional Memberships
- Member North Shore-LIJ Medical Group
Fellowships
- Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division
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Nearby Providers
- Greg S. Kaufman M.D.901 STEWART AVE GARDEN CITY NY 11530
- Anthony Thomas Gambino MD1401 FRANKLIN AVE GARDEN CITY NY 11530
- Alice B Cavanagh MD975 Stewart Ave Garden City NY 11530
- Philip D Ragno MD1401 FRANKLIN AVE GARDEN CITY NY 11530
- Jeffrey A Leonardis MD975 Stewart Ave Garden City NY 11530
- Philip Stein MD975 Stewart Ave Garden City NY 11530
Nearest Hospitals
NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
300 COMMUNITY DRIVE MANHASSET NY 11030LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTERl
270 - 05 76TH AVENUE NEW HYDE PARK NY 11040ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, ROSLYNl
100 PORT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD ROSLYN NY 11576LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTERl
270 - 05 76TH AVENUE NEW HYDE PARK NY 11040MERCY MEDICAL CENTERl
1000 NORTH VILLAGE AVENUE ROCKVILLE CENTRE NY 11570