Dr. Robert Allan Alter M.D.?
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Dr. Robert Allan Alter M.D.

Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine

4/5(3)
2545 S King Dr Chicago IL, 60616
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Robert Alter practices Geriatric Medicine in Chicago, IL. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Alter works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.

Education and Training

Univ of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl 1978

University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 1978

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 40 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain
  • Callus
  • Leg Ulcer
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Robert Allan Alter M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 2545 S King Dr

2545 S King Dr -
Chicago, IL 60616
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New patients: 312-808-4597, 312-842-7117
Fax: 312-326-2102

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Patient Experience with Dr. Alter


4.0

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Dr. Robert Allan Alter M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Geriatrician in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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