Dr. Valerie Cynthia Altavas M.D.
Internist
655 Euclid Ave Suite 302 304 National City CA, 91950About
Dr. Valerie Altavas is an internist practicing in National City, CA. Dr. Altavas specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Altavas provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1978
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Allergies
- Angina
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Pain
- Ear Wax
- Scabies
- Rash
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
- Sebaceous Cyst
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