Dr. Michael Alter is a pulmonologist in Minneapolis. He diagnoses and treats patients who suffer from respiratory or breathing problems such as asthma and COPD.
Yes, Dr. Michael D. Alter is accepting new patients at this office.
2220 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Yes, Dr. Michael D. Alter is accepting new patients at this office.
(612) 371-1732
2220 Riverside Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454-1321
Dr. Michael Alter graduated from Medical College of Ohio at Toledo in 1994.
Dr. Alter has two offices in Minnesota where he specializes in Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Alter works with six hundred and sixty doctors including Dr. Zvi Frankfurt and Dr. Robert Hoch.
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Alter may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
Critical care specialists like Dr. Alter provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Alter may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Alter specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Alter also can refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with severe kidney problems can be referred to a nephrologist for further medical tests or treatments.
Medical College of Ohio at Toledo
MD • 1994
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Alter, but only those who participate in Medicare.