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Dr. Joseph F Altongy M.D., Orthopedist
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Dr. Joseph F Altongy M.D.

Orthopedist

4/5(47)
33 Overlook Rd Suite 202 Summit NJ, 07901
Rating

4/5

About

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

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Scoliosis
  • Birth Defects

Dr. Joseph F Altongy M.D.'s Practice location

Joseph Altongy

33 Overlook Rd Suite 202 -
Summit, NJ 07901
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New patients: 908-273-8340
Fax: 908-273-1553

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Patient Experience with Dr. Altongy


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Dr. Joseph F Altongy M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 47 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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