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James Altman, MD2401 S 31st Street, Temple, TX 76508 map
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Waccamaw Community Hospital4070 Hwy 17 by Pass, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 map
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Inlet Cardiopulmonary and Associates PA9653 Hwy 17, Pawleys Island, SC 29585 map
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Inlet Cardiopulmonary and Associates PA4057 Hwy 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 map
As an emergency medicine specialist in Temple, TX, Dr. James Altman treats a wide range of acute conditions or injuries in an emergency room.
James Altman, MD
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. James R. Altman is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
2401 S 31st Street, Temple, TX 76508
Office Details
Waccamaw Community Hospital
Inlet Cardiopulmonary and Associates PA
Inlet Cardiopulmonary and Associates PA
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. James Altman graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 2007.
Dr. Altman has four offices in Texas and South Carolina where he specializes in Emergency Medicine, Cardiology and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Altman works with twenty-two doctors including Dr. Larry Kelly and Dr. Michael Ratz.
Specialties
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Emergency Medicine
Specializing in emergency medicine, Dr. Altman is prepared to treat patients suffering from a wide range of acute illnesses, injuries or conditions. Emergency physicians, or ER doctors, must incorporate knowledge and experience gained across a broad range of medical topics. Care is typically provided in the emergency room of a hospital.
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Cardiology
Dr. Altman is a cardiologist in Murrells Inlet, qualified to deliver detailed care for the heart and cardiovascular system. Dr. Altman may see individuals for symptoms like shortness of breath, dizziness or chest pains, among others. Heart problems identified and cared for by a cardiologist can include heart failure, heart aneurysms, coronary artery disease, rheumatic heart disease, arrhythmia, angina and congenital heart defects, to name a few.
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Vascular Surgery
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Altman may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
MD • 2007
Hospital Affiliations
- Georgetown Memorial Hospital
- Waccamaw Community Hospital
- Medical University Hospital Authority
Languages Spoken
- English
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