Overview
Dr. Altaf is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include general gastroenterology and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Altaf earned his medical degree from Allama Iqbal Medical College in Pakistan. He then moved to the United States, where he completed a residency at Highland Hospital in Rochester. He completed two fellowships in gastroenterology at Strong Memorial Hospital and the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Dr. Altaf is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology and internal medicine.
Dr. Altaf is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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950 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
100 Paramount Boulevard, Orwigsburg, PA 17961
1201 Oak Street, Pittston, PA 18640
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Altaf has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Athar Altaf
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Athar Altaf?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Athar Altaf by calling their office at 800-275-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Athar Altaf a top-rated expert for Chronic Erosive Gastritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Athar Altaf is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Erosive Gastritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Athar Altaf specialize in?
While Dr. Athar Altaf is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Angiodysplasia of the Colon. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Athar Altaf participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Athar Altaf has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Erosive Gastritis. You can view a list of Dr. Athar Altaf's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Athar Altaf accept my insurance?
Dr. Athar Altaf accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Altaf isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Altaf isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Altaf isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- EndoscopyDr. Altaf isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrectomyDr. Altaf isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- GastritisDr. Altaf isAdvanced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Altaf isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Anal FissureDr. Altaf isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AscitesDr. Altaf isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Altaf isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Altaf isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Altaf isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.