Dr. Carol G Altman MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
84 Marginal Way Suite 900 Portland ME, 04101About
Dr. Carol Altman is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Portland, ME. Dr. Altman specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Altman can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Altman can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1975
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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