Dr. Aaron J. Altenburg MD, Orthopedist
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Dr. Aaron J. Altenburg MD

Orthopedist

4/5(19)
560 Memorial Drive Pocatello Idaho, 83201
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4/5

About

Aaron J. Altenburg, MD, member of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons and Idaho Medical Association, successfully practices orthopaedic surgery at the Idaho Orthopedics and Sports Clinic in Pocatello, Idaho. His medical career began after obtaining his medical degree in 2002 from Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine. After graduating, Dr. Altenburg attended the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for his residency in orthopedic surgery until 2007; followed by fellowship training in adult lower extremity reconstruction at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota until 2008. He credits hard work and great training for his successful career.

Education and Training

Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine

University of Iowa Medical School MD

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 23 years of experience

Fellowships

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; 2008, Adult Lower Extremity Reconstruction

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, Idaho Medical Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard work and Great Training

Hobbies / Sports

  • Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Downhill Skiing

Dr. Aaron J. Altenburg MD's Practice location

560 Memorial Drive -
Pocatello, Idaho 83201
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New patients: 208-234-1960
www.aaronaltenburgmd.com, www.idaortho.c

285 VISTA DRIVE -
POCATELLO, ID 83201
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New patients: 208-233-8344
Fax: 208-233-6983

Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology & Hepatology

200 1st St SW -
Rochester, MN 55905
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New patients: 507-284-2511
http://www.mayo.edu

Altenburg Joint Replacement Surgery

2240 E Center St -
Pocatello, ID 83201
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New patients: 208-233-8344

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Dr. Aaron J. Altenburg MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 19 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist 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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