Dr. Anthony F Altimari MD
Surgeon
7 Blanchard Cir Suite 104 Wheaton IL, 60189About
Dr. Anthony Altimari is a general surgeon practicing in Wheaton, IL. Dr. Altimari specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Altimari provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Hiatal Hernia
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Sebaceous Cyst
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