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Dr. Elizabeth L Altenhein MD

Surgeon

5/5(15)
100 Highland Ave Suite 308 Providence RI, 02906
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5/5

About

Dr. Elizabeth Altenhein is a general surgeon practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Altenhein specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Altenhein provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Education and Training

Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1979

Tufts University School of Medicine 1979

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Awards

  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Outstanding Physician   
  • Award, . 1997  

Treatments

  • Skin Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Hernia
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Lipoma
  • Goiter
  • Sebaceous Cyst

Fellowships

  • Massachusetts General Hospital   
  • Massachusetts General Hospital, Fellow    1984

Dr. Elizabeth L Altenhein MD's Practice location

Elizabeth Altenhein, Md

100 Highland Ave Suite 308 -
Providence, RI 02906
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New patients: 401-553-8360
Fax: 401-421-7721

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Patient Experience with Dr. Altenhein


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Dr. Elizabeth L Altenhein MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 15 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Surgeon 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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