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7 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Athar Altaf is a gastroenterologist with four decades of experience treating digestive and intestinal disorders. He earned his medical degree from Allama Iqbal Medical College and completed his residency training at Highland Hospital of Rochester and New York Methodist Hospital. Dr. Altaf further specialized through a fellowship at University of Kentucky Medical Center in 2009. He is fluent in both English and Urdu.
Dr. Altaf practices at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center with locations in Pittston and Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. His expertise includes managing inflammatory bowel conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. He also specializes in detecting and treating colon polyps. Dr. Altaf provides comprehensive care through home infusion therapy and performs diagnostic pathology tests with sedation services for patient comfort. Patients give him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
Dr. Altaf practices at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center with locations in Pittston and Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. His expertise includes managing inflammatory bowel conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. He also specializes in detecting and treating colon polyps. Dr. Altaf provides comprehensive care through home infusion therapy and performs diagnostic pathology tests with sedation services for patient comfort. Patients give him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 40 years of experience
- 15 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Urdu, English
- University of Kentucky Medical Center
- 1 written review
- 1 specialty
- 16 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Athar Altaf has 2 locationsGeisinger Healthplex CenterPoint
1201 Oak StPittston, PA 18640 Tel: (570) 808-9800
Mon5:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue5:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed5:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu5:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri5:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Geisinger Medical Office Building Wyoming Valley
950 E Mountain BlvdWilkes Barre, PA 18711 Tel: (570) 808-2835
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 40 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Urdu, English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
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| Med School: Allama Iqbal Medical College | Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine | Med School: New York University | Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Athar Altaf
Medical Specialties
Dr. Athar Altaf has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Athar Altaf has the following 16 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
40 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
University of Kentucky Medical Center2009
Residency
Highland Hospital of Rochester1997
New York Methodist Hospital1995
Medical School
Allama Iqbal Medical CollegeGraduated in 1986
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- Does Dr. Athar Altaf accept my insurance?
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Athar Altaf affiliated with?
- Dr. Athar Altaf is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.
- Where is Dr. Athar Altaf's office located?
- Dr. Athar Altaf's office is located at 1201 Oak St, Pittston, PA, 18640.
- What languages does Dr. Athar Altaf speak?
- Dr. Athar Altaf speaks Urdu and English.
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