Overview
Dr. Altepeter is a triple board certified physician focusing on Obesity Medicine. She treats both children and adults for medical weight management.
She has a special interest and experience with pediatric obesity.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Metabolic Syndrome, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
Dr. Altepeter is board certified in Obesity Medicine, Pediatric Gastroenterology, and Pediatrics. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Altepeter has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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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Dr. Wikrom Karnsakul is an associate professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His clinical interests are in the care of pediatric liver diseases, and general gastrointestinal diseases. Dr. Karnsakul received his medical degree in 1992 from Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Medical Center, Mahidol University School of Medicine in Bangkok, Thailand. He completed his residency in pediatrics at Advocate Hope Children's Hospital in 1998 and did a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He completed his postdoctoral research training at USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center, Baylor College of Medicine. He joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins in 2008. His research interests center on the understanding and treatment of chronic liver disease, ascites, cholestasis, viral hepatitis especially hepatitis C and hepatitis E, and Cystic Fibrosis Related Liver Disease. Dr. Karnsakul is also involved in NIH-funded multicenter research studies including the Cholestatic Liver Disease Consortium and Cystic Fibrosis Related Liver Disease Project. Dr. Karnsakul is currently a Fellow of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (FAASLD). Dr. Karnsakul is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alagille Syndrome, Cholestasis, Ascites, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Karnsakul is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Karnsakul is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tara A. Altepeter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tara A. Altepeter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tara A. Altepeter by calling their office at 240-531-2572. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
What conditions does Dr. Tara A. Altepeter specialize in?
While Dr. Tara A. Altepeter is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Metabolic Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Tara A. Altepeter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tara A. Altepeter has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Tara A. Altepeter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tara A. Altepeter accept my insurance?
Dr. Tara A. Altepeter accepts most major insurance plans, including Wellcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 240-531-2572 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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