Abdallah Altarshan, MD

Dr. Abdallah Altarshan is a board-certified endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism disorders. He earned his medical degree from the University of Damascus School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center and Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago in 1997. Dr. Altarshan further advanced his expertise through a fellowship in endocrinology at Indiana University School of Medicine, which he completed in 2004. With 36 years of clinical experience, he brings extensive knowledge to the treatment of hormonal and metabolic conditions. He is fluent in Arabic, allowing him to serve patients who prefer care in their native language.

Dr. Altarshan practices at OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center and sees patients in Palos Heights, Illinois. He focuses on managing Type 2 diabetes in both adults and pediatric patients, as well as treating hyperglycemic emergencies. His approach includes comprehensive diabetes monitoring …through home blood glucose testing, standard glucose assessments, and A1c evaluations to track long-term blood sugar control. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars on Vitals.