Summary

Dr. James Altman is a cardiovascular disease specialist with extensive training in interventional cardiology and internal medicine. He completed his medical education at the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and brings 19 years of experience to his practice. Dr. Altman is fluent in Russian and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Altman is affiliated with Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and maintains practice locations in Kingstree, Columbia, and Sumter, South Carolina. He specializes in treating high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension. His expertise includes performing heart rhythm tests (EKGs), specialized heart ultrasounds with contrast imaging, and standard echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients consistently rate Dr. Altman highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 out of 5.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 19 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Russian, Spanish
  • Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
  • 3 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Ryan Altman has 3 locations

Dr. James Ryan Altman

500 Thurgood Marshall Hwy Ste AKingstree, SC 29556

Dr. James Ryan Altman

8 Medical Park Dr Suite 300Columbia, SC 29203

Dr. James Ryan Altman

100 N Sumter St Ste 202Sumter, SC 29150

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Cardiovascular DiseaseEndocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
1.8 
4.3 
19 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Russian, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Kingstree , SCFlorence , SCOlanta , SCManning , SC
Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine Med School: Pontificia Univ Catolica Madre Y Maestra (Pucmm) Fac De Cien De La Salud Med School: Northeast Ohio Medical University Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Ryan Altman

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
  • Aetna
  • BCBS Blue Essentials
  • BCBS PPC
  • BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate)
  • BCBSSC State Health Plan (PEBA)
  • BlueChoice Health Plan
  • BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Companion Benefit Alternatives
  • CorVel Workers Compensation
  • Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • FirstHealth (Aetna)
  • Humana - Healthy Horizons
  • Humana Choice Care
  • Liberty Advantage
  • Logistics Health
  • Magellan
  • MedCost
  • Multiplan/PHCS
  • NHC Advantage
  • Optum Behavioral Health
  • Promise Health Plan
  • Select Health Medicare
  • Spectera
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Ryan Altman has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Ryan Altman has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Medical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated in 2007

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Which hospitals is Dr. James Altman affiliated with?
Dr. James Altman is affiliated with Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital.
Does Dr. James Altman accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Where is Dr. James Altman's office located?
Dr. James Altman's office is located at 500 Thurgood Marshall Hwy Ste A, Kingstree, SC, 29556.

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