Overview
Peter Altshuler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.
His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Appendicitis, Cellulitis, Heart Transplant, and Liver Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 34 peer reviewed articles.
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- OTHER MEDICAID
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
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. Peter J. Altshuler
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter J. Altshuler?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter J. Altshuler by calling their office at 415-353-8725. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter J. Altshuler a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter J. Altshuler is classified as an Experienced expert for Heart Transplant, 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. Peter J. Altshuler specialize in?
While Dr. Peter J. Altshuler is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Necrosis, and Liver Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Peter J. Altshuler participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter J. Altshuler has published 34 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Peter J. Altshuler's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter J. Altshuler accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter J. Altshuler accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicaid and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-8725 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
- Experienced
- AppendicitisDr. Altshuler isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- CellulitisDr. Altshuler isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Heart TransplantDr. Altshuler isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Altshuler isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Liver CancerDr. Altshuler isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Liver TransplantDr. Altshuler isExperienced. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Lung TransplantDr. Altshuler isExperienced. Learn about Lung Transplant.
- NecrosisDr. Altshuler isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Altshuler isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Pancreas TransplantDr. Altshuler isExperienced. Learn about Pancreas Transplant.