Dr. Arnold Altman MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
282 Washington St Hartford CT, 06106About
Dr. Arnold Altman is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Hartford, CT. Dr. Altman specializes in treating children that have a blood disease or cancer. Such blood diseases include disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells and/or platelets. The types of cancers that Dr. Altman treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Altman can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1965
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1965
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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