Gregory T. Altman
Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
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conditions
AHN Orthopedic Surgery - Federal North
1307 Federal Street, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Dr. Gregory Altman is co-division director, Orthopaedic Trauma, for Allegheny General Hospital (AGH). He is an expert in the field of sports and traumatic orthopaedic injuries. He specializes in complex knee and shoulder reconstruction. Additionally, he treats complex extremity and pelvic fractures. Dr. Altman earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. After completing a fellowship at the University of Rochester in Sports Medicine, he served as a clinical fellow and instructor in Orthopaedic Trauma at Harvard Medical School/The Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Prior to returning to his native Pittsburgh, he served as the director of Orthopaedic Trauma at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School. Currently, Dr. Altman is associate professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Drexel University School of Medicine. He has served as the vice chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at AGH since 2007. Dr. Altman directs the Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship at AHN. Dr. Altman has extensive publications in professional journals, including The Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, American Journal of Sports Medicine, and The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He has authored multiple book chapters and has been invited to speak at national and international meetings. Currently, his basic science research focuses on ACL injuries and improving fracture healing. Dr. Altman is a member of numerous medical societies and committees. These include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, and the Pan American Trauma Society. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with additional certification in sports medicine. He speaks English.

Dr. Altman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Osteoarthritis, Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Altman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships

Massachusetts General Hospital
University of Rochester School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Forbes Hospital
Allegheny General Hospital
Jefferson Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

AHN Orthopedic Surgery - Federal North
1307 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Other Locations
AHN Orthopedic Surgery at Forbes Medical Office Building 2
2580 Haymaker Road, Monroeville, PA 15146

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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