4.1
29 Ratings with 12 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Bassam Altajar is a cardiovascular disease specialist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency training at St. Barnabas Hospital and has been practicing medicine for over four decades. Dr. Altajar provides care in English to patients throughout the Sarasota area.
Dr. Altajar maintains affiliations with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Desoto Memorial Hospital, HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, and AdventHealth Wauchula, with practice locations in Sarasota, Florida. His expertise includes treating coronary artery disease and heart-related conditions that affect blood flow to the heart muscle. He performs diagnostic heart tests including ambulatory EKGs to monitor heart rhythm, contrast echocardiography for detailed heart imaging, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Dr. Altajar 4.1 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
Dr. Altajar maintains affiliations with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Desoto Memorial Hospital, HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, and AdventHealth Wauchula, with practice locations in Sarasota, Florida. His expertise includes treating coronary artery disease and heart-related conditions that affect blood flow to the heart muscle. He performs diagnostic heart tests including ambulatory EKGs to monitor heart rhythm, contrast echocardiography for detailed heart imaging, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Dr. Altajar 4.1 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 41 years of experience
- speaks English
- St Barnabas Hospital
- 12 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 17 areas of expertise
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
Based on patient feedback. Read the reviews
Office Locations
Dr. Bassam Altajar has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
 |  |  |  |
| Dr. Bassam Altajar, MD | Dr. Nitza I Alvarez, MD | Dr. Dana Weisshaar, MD | Dr. Raghav Sharma, MD |
| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 41 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English, Hindi |
| Sarasota , FL | Lady Lake , FL | Cambridge , MA | Winter Park , FL |
| Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Universidad Central Del Caribe | Med School: University of Toledo Medical School | Med School: New York Medical College |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Bassam Altajar
Be sure to verify insurance information directly with your doctor's office, as it may undergo frequent changes.
Medical Specialties
Dr. Bassam Altajar has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Bassam Altajar has the following 17 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
41 Years Experience
Dr. Bassam Altajar holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at St Barnabas Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine in 1985.
NPI Number
Dr. Altajar's NPI number is 1013945815.
Similar doctors
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Dr. Bassam Altajar accepting new patients?
- Dr. Bassam Altajar has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. Bassam Altajar's office located?
- Dr. Bassam Altajar's office is located at 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL, 34239.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bassam Altajar?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Bassam Altajar here on Vitals.
- Does Dr. Bassam Altajar accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Bassam Altajar accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Does Dr. Bassam Altajar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Bassam Altajar has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews
Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.
Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.
Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.
