
Dr. Wayne J Altman MD
Family Practitioner
22 Mill St Suite 204 Arlington MA, 02476About
Dr. Wayne Altman is a family practitioner practicing in Arlington, MA. Dr. Altman specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Altman possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma 1994
University Of Massachusetts Medical School 1994
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Vascular Disease
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Practice At 22 Mill St Suite 204
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- Dr. Anil Gullapalli MD11 Water St Arlington MA 02476
- Dr. David Farrar MD22 Mill St Arlington MA 02476
- Dr. Lisa A Gordon MD22 Mill St Arlington MA 02476
- Dr. Ann M Morvai MD22 Mill St Arlington MA 02476
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