
Overview
James Altman is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina.
Dr. Altman is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty.
Dr. Altman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Altman is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- EPO
- HMO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
8 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29203
MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Laurel St. Medical Pavilion
Dr. Michael Cameron Foster, MD, FACC, is a distinguished cardiologist with over 35 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at both Indiana University Medical Center and Boston University Medical Center. Dr. Foster further specialized with a fellowship in cardiology at Tufts University School of Medicine and Boston Veterans Administration Medical Center. He is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, holding medical license number 12914 in South Carolina. Dr. Foster practices at MUSC Health Heart \& Vascular in Columbia, SC, and is affiliated with multiple hospitals, including MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center, and Lexington Medical Center. He has served as past president of the American Heart Association's South Carolina affiliate and has held leadership roles at Providence Hospital in Columbia. Additionally, Dr. Foster is a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and has been involved in several clinical trials related to heart failure and hyperlipidemia. Dr. Foster is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Foster is currently accepting new patients.
MUSC Health Vein Clinic At Laurel St. Pavilion
Dr. Lone is an esteemed board-certified interventional cardiologist and endovascular specialist at the MUSC Health Heart and Vascular Center. He previously served in the same roles at LifePoint, Providence Hospital and South Carolina Heart Center, and as director of echocardiography previously. In addition, he served as a clinical assistant professor at USC School of Medicine, Columbia, SC.Dr. Lone is a Fellow of the Society of Coronary Angiography and Intervention (FSCAI), the American College of Cardiology (FACC), and the American College of Physicians. (FACP). He has completed several clinical studies and is currently involved in many research studies in cardiology and peripheral vascular disease.Dr. Lone received a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Government Medical College Srinagar, Kashmir. He did a postdoctoral fellowship and was a registrar in internal medicine at the same institute. He then served as a senior resident in internal medicine at SK Institute of Medical Sciences. Dr. Lone was a recipient of National Merit Scholarship and was honored with Gold Medals for First Rank in Physiology, Otorhinolaryngology and Obstetrics and Gynecology, and two Certificates of Merit from Government Medical College.Dr. Lone did his residency in internal medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine affiliated Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center in Bronx, NY., followed by a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at Montefiore Medical Center, the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine and later fellowship in interventional cardiology at State University of New York / Downstate Health Sciences Center Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Lone has been consistently one of the busiest interventional cardiovascular specialists in Carolinas performing drug coated balloon angioplasty, atherectomy, shock wave lithotripsy and stenting.Attributing his success to his teachers and mentors, Dr. Lone remains passionate about caring for his patients and saving lives. Dr. Lone is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Lone is currently accepting new patients.
Prisma Health Cardiology – 8 Med Park 100
Vince Vismara is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Vismara is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Angioplasty, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Vismara is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vismara is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James R. Altman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James R. Altman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James R. Altman by calling their office at 803-434-3800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James R. Altman a top-rated expert for Angina?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James R. Altman is classified as an Advanced expert for Angina, 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. James R. Altman specialize in?
While Dr. James R. Altman is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.
Does Dr. James R. Altman accept my insurance?
Dr. James R. Altman accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-434-3800 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
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Altman isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- ApoplexyDr. Altman isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Altman isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Altman isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Altman isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Altman isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Heart AttackDr. Altman isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart MurmursDr. Altman isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- HypertensionDr. Altman isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- AngioplastyDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- CardiomyopathyDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- EndocarditisDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Familial Combined HyperlipidemiaDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- High CholesterolDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS)Dr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS).
- Long QT SyndromeDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome.
- Long QT Syndrome 1Dr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 1.
- Long QT Syndrome 2Dr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 2.
- Long QT Syndrome 3Dr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 3.
- Long QT Syndrome 5Dr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 5.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- Timothy SyndromeDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Timothy Syndrome.
- Unstable AnginaDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- VasculitisDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Vasculitis.
- XanthomaDr. Altman isExperienced. Learn about Xanthoma.


