Overview
Katharine Alter is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Largo, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 41 years.
Dr. Alter is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Focal Dystonia, Cerebral Palsy, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Fasciotomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 71 peer reviewed articles.
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901 Harry S Truman Dr N, Largo, MD 20774
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. Katharine Alter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Katharine Alter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Katharine Alter by calling their office at 240-677-1800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Katharine Alter a top-rated expert for Spasticity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Katharine Alter is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spasticity, 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. Katharine Alter specialize in?
While Dr. Katharine Alter is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Spasticity, Focal Dystonia, and Cerebral Palsy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Katharine Alter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Katharine Alter has published 71 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spasticity. You can view a list of Dr. Katharine Alter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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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- Distinguished
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Alter isDistinguished. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Alter isDistinguished. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Focal DystoniaDr. Alter isDistinguished. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- SpasticityDr. Alter isDistinguished. Learn about Spasticity.
- Advanced
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Alter isAdvanced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Muscle AtrophyDr. Alter isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Atrophy.
- Sandhoff DiseaseDr. Alter isAdvanced. Learn about Sandhoff Disease.
- Experienced
- DysarthriaDr. Alter isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- FasciotomyDr. Alter isExperienced. Learn about Fasciotomy.
- Foot DropDr. Alter isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Hereditary Neuralgic AmyotrophyDr. Alter isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy.
- Mononeuritis MultiplexDr. Alter isExperienced. Learn about Mononeuritis Multiplex.
- MyelomeningoceleDr. Alter isExperienced. Learn about Myelomeningocele.