
Dr. Laura Kathleen Altom M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
2800 BLUE RIDGE RD STE 300 RALEIGH NC, 27607About
Dr. Laura Altom is a general and colorectal surgeon practicing in RALEIGH, NC. Dr. Altom specializes in all diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. Diseases that she sees and treats include colon and rectal cancer, colon and rectal polyps, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, anal cancer, anal warts, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, perirectal abscess or anal fissures, anal or rectal pain, rectal bleeding, fecal incontinence. She uses a variety of advanced techniques in robotic, minimally invasive, and transanal surgery. Dr. Altom provides compassionate, expert, and quality surgical service for her patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Vanderbilt University MD 2008
Univ of Alabama at Birmingham MSPH 2012
Board Certification
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery
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