Dr. Robert J Altman MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
1409 E Briggsmore Ave Modesto CA, 95355About
Dr. Robert Altman is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Modesto, CA. 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 1990
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Urinary Incontinence
- Infertility
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Gestational Diabetes
- Fibroids
- Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Vaginitis
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