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Mercy Hospital144 Street Street, Portland, ME 04101 map
Dr. Francis Altman is an anesthesiologist in Portland, who manages patient pain levels before, during, and after surgical procedures.
Mercy Hospital
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Francis M. Altman is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
144 Street Street, Portland, ME 04101-3776
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Francis Altman graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1974.
Dr. Altman has one office in Maine where he specializes in Anesthesiology and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Altman works with one hundred and eighteen doctors including Dr. Guy Nuki and Dr. Mary Dowd.
Specialties
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Anesthesiology
As an anesthesiologist in Portland, ME, Dr. Altman ensures patients are free of pain before (pre-op), during, and after (post-op) a surgical procedure. By administering anesthesia, Dr. Altman ensures that patients do not feel the pain of a surgical procedure.
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Altman specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Altman can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe liver problems could be referred to a hepatologist for additional medical tests or treatments.
Education & Training
Languages Spoken
- English
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