Dr. Joseph F Altongy M.D.
Orthopedist
33 Overlook Rd Suite 202 Summit NJ, 07901About
Dr. Joseph Altongy is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Summit, NJ. Dr. Altongy specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Altongy tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1980
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 1980
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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- Scoliosis
- Birth Defects
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