Athar Altaf
Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Athar Altaf

Gastroenterology
Geisinger St Lukes Hospital - Endoscopy
100 Paramount Boulevard, 
Orwigsburg, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
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Expertise in
8
conditions
Geisinger St Lukes Hospital - Endoscopy
100 Paramount Boulevard, 
Orwigsburg, PA 

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 clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Altaf is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Gastroenterology And Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Altaf is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in KY

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Gastroenterology And Internal Medicine

Fellowships

University of Kentucky Medical Center, 2009

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger-Community Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Urdu

Gender

Male

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Locations

Geisinger St Lukes Hospital - Endoscopy
100 Paramount Boulevard, Orwigsburg, PA 17961

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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Total Publications

Combined antegrade and retrograde dilation (CARD) for management of complete esophageal obstruction: Multicenter case series.
Combined antegrade and retrograde dilation (CARD) for management of complete esophageal obstruction: Multicenter case series.
Journal: Endoscopy international open
Published: December 07, 2023
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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 272-639-1100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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