Overview
Robert Altbaum is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Westport, Connecticut. Dr. Altbaum is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Headache, and Fainting.
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
333 Post Rd W, Westport, CT 06880
120 Connecticut Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854
CUIMC/Vivian & Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert Altbaum
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Altbaum?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert Altbaum by calling their office at 203-226-0731. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert Altbaum a top-rated expert for Chronic Cough?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert Altbaum is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Cough, 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. Robert Altbaum specialize in?
While Dr. Robert Altbaum is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Headache. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Robert Altbaum accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert Altbaum accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 203-226-0731 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
- Chronic CoughDr. Altbaum isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Advanced
- Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria
- Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria
- FaintingDr. Altbaum isAdvanced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Altbaum isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Griscelli SyndromeDr. Altbaum isAdvanced. Learn about Griscelli Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Altbaum isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Altbaum isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Adenine Phosphoribosyltransferase Deficiency
- Adenylosuccinate Lyase DeficiencyDr. Altbaum isExperienced. Learn about Adenylosuccinate Lyase Deficiency.
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Altbaum isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Altbaum isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
