Gregory Altman
AHN Orthopedic Surgery - Federal North
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Fax (412) 359-8055 1307 Federal Street, Suite 2 Pittsburgh, PA 15212Call today!
About
Gregory Altman
Dr. Gregory Altman is co-division director, Orthopaedic Trauma, for Allegheny General Hospital (AGH). He is an expert in the field of sports and traumatic orthopaedic injuries. He specializes in complex knee and shoulder reconstruction. Additionally, he treats complex extremity and pelvic fractures. Dr. Altman earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. After completing a fellowship at the University of Rochester in Sports Medicine, he served as a clinical fellow and instructor in Orthopaedic Trauma at Harvard Medical School/The Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Prior to returning to his native Pittsburgh, he served as the director of Orthopaedic Trauma at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School. Currently, Dr. Altman is associate professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Drexel University School of Medicine. He has served as the vice chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at AGH since 2007. Dr. Altman directs the Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship at AHN. Dr. Altman has extensive publications in professional journals, including The Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, American Journal of Sports Medicine, and The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He has authored multiple book chapters and has been invited to speak at national and international meetings. Currently, his basic science research focuses on ACL injuries and improving fracture healing. Dr. Altman is a member of numerous medical societies and committees. These include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, and the Pan American Trauma Society. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with additional certification in sports medicine. He speaks English.
Primary Specialty
Sports Medicine Specialist
Practice
AHN Orthopedic Surgery - Federal North
Gender
Male
Education
Temple University School of Medicine
Training
Allegheny General Hospital, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, UPMC Hamot
Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery-Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery-Orthopaedic Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Degrees
Medical Doctor
Admitting Hospitals
Allegheny General Hospital, Forbes Hospital
Office Name
AHN Orthopedic Surgery - Federal North
Languages
English
Business Hours
Monday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
Services
upper extremity splinting, bone and joint infections, orthopedic injuries treatment, subchondral bone cyst, non operative knee ligament injuries, ligament strains, dislocations, biceps tendon injury shoulder, biceps tendon injury elbow, abnormalities of the bone, subacromial impingement, subacromial bursitis, loose body in the shoulder, elbow ligament tear, snapping scapula syndrome, muscle contractures, lower extremity cast, upper extremity cast, split cast, waterproof cast, plaster cast, tight heel chords, displaced fracture, posterior cruciate ligament (pcl) injury, rotator cuff tear, quadriceps femoris muscle tear, pectoralis muscle tear, knee ligament tear, hamstring tear, cartilage tear, patella tendon tear, knee tendon injury, colles fracture surgery, polydactyly foot, work related musculoskeletal disorders, sports related orbital injury, sports related head injury, sports related scapula injury, sports related lower extremity injury, sports related upper extremity injury, sports related thumb injury, sports related shoulder injury, sports related elbow injury, sports related wrist injury, sports related toe injury, sports related patella injury, sports related knee injury, knee effusion, meniscus tear surgery, arm fracture surgery, clavicle fracture surgery, splinting, tenotomy, thrower elbow, wrist contracture, shoulder contracture, elbow contracture, charcot shoulder, knee contracture, pott's disease, heterotopic ossification excision, proximal femoral osteotomy, quadricepsplasty, foot osteotomy, loose body elbow, spine instability, plica syndrome, plantar fascial fibromatosis, bursitis of the knee, complications of internal fixation device, pelvis deformity, internal fixation, foot fracture surgery, tennis elbow surgery, cubital tunnel surgery, hereditary skeletal disorders, upper extremity non union fracture, charcot foot, quadrangular space syndrome, paratenonitis, achilles tendonosis, sclerosteosis, osteitis, exertional compartment release, synovitis, knee strain, knee sprain, hurt ankle, elbow bone spur, acromioclavicular joint repair, ulnar nerve injury, tricep repair, hip click, heterotopic ossification, scapular dyskinesis, tenosynovitis, bursitis of the ankle, bursitis of the foot, pubic symphysis fracture
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