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Dr. Douglas J. Alterman DMD
Dentist
86 Rutledge Avenue Charleston South Carolina, 29401About
Dr. Douglas Alterman is a Dentist practicing in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Alterman specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
Education and Training
Medical University of South Carolina
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Professional Society Memberships
- American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
What do you attribute your success to?
- Being a Constant Student and Focusing on Continued Education
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Nearby Providers
- Lynn Sneed D.M.D.14 Lockwood Dr Charleston SC 29401
- Dr. Brooks J Graves D.M.D.35 Society Street Charleston SC 29401
- Dr. Timothy R Liptak D.M.D.1141/2 Ashley Avenue Charleston SC 29401
- Dr. Christin Mayfield DDS109 Bee St Charleston SC 29401
- Dr. Chad Michael Novince D.D.S., M.S.D., PH.D109 Bee St Charleston SC 29401
- Dr. Bernard Gerard Williams DDS109 Bee Street Charleston SC 29401
Nearest Hospitals
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316 CALHOUN ST CHARLESTON SC 29401EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTERl
2000 HOSPITAL DR MOUNT PLEASANT SC 29464ROPER HOSPITALl
316 CALHOUN ST CHARLESTON SC 29401EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTERl
2000 HOSPITAL DR MOUNT PLEASANT SC 29464