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 9 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
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.
Washington Center For Weight Management And Research
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Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
"Michael Schweitzer, M.D., developed the laparoscopic bariatric surgery programs at the Medical College of Virginia (one of the first ten laparoscopic gastric bypass programs in the country), Georgetown University, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and the Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Schweitzer was the first surgeon in the mid-Atlantic area to perform laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and the first in Maryland to perform laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery and laparoscopic duodenal switch with biliopancreatic diversion. Currently chair of the membership committee for the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons, Dr. Schweitzer also serves as a site inspector for the American College of Surgeons Bariatric Center of Excellence Program. He serves on three editorial boards: the Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques, Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases the official journal of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons) and Bariatric Times. Dr. Schweitzer was the first to ever publish a technique for endoscopic stoma reduction using transoral endoscopic suturing. A great deal of attention is focused on the future of transoral surgery to avoid abdominal incisions for routine surgery (""No-Scar Surgery""). Dr. Schweitzer is one of the first to apply this technology to bariatric patients. A writer of numerous papers, chapters and review articles on bariatric surgery, several of Dr. Schweitzer''s laparoscopic bariatric surgical techniques have been featured in the American College of Surgeons Cine Video Series. He is considered an international expert on venous thromboembolic complications after bariatric surgery and has one of the lowest complication rates documented in world surgical literature. Dr. Schweitzer currently has an extremely active laparoscopic bariatric practice that includes laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic duodenal switch with biliopancreatic diversion, and revision of previous surgery. The team at the Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery has successfully completed over 2500 bariatric procedures.". Dr. Schweitzer is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Schweitzer is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tara Altepeter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tara Altepeter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tara 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 Altepeter specialize in?
While Dr. Tara 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 Altepeter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tara Altepeter has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Tara 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 Altepeter accept my insurance?
Dr. Tara 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.
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