Overview
Craig Alter is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alter is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Sheehan Syndrome, and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
550 S Goddard Blvd, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Alter 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
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Craig Alter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Craig Alter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Craig Alter by calling their office at 215-590-3174. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Craig Alter a top-rated expert for Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Craig Alter is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, 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. Craig Alter specialize in?
While Dr. Craig Alter is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), and Sheehan Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Craig Alter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Craig Alter has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. You can view a list of Dr. Craig Alter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Craig Alter accept my insurance?
Dr. Craig Alter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-590-3174 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Pediatric Growth Hormone DeficiencyDr. Alter isDistinguished. Learn about Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency.
- Advanced
- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Alter isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).
- Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)Dr. Alter isAdvanced. Learn about Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD).
- HypogonadismDr. Alter isAdvanced. Learn about Hypogonadism.
- Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismDr. Alter isAdvanced. Learn about Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
- Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)Dr. Alter isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
- Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus
- Experienced
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Alter isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Alter isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Alter isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Cardiofaciocutaneous SyndromeDr. Alter isExperienced. Learn about Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.
- Cardiomyopathic LentiginosisDr. Alter isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathic Lentiginosis.
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)Dr. Alter isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH).