Dr. Bassam Altajar, MD | Sarasota, FL | Cardiologist

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Dr. Bassam Altajar is a cardiologist and internal medicine specialist with over four decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at St. Barnabas Hospital. Dr. Altajar brings 41 years of expertise to his cardiovascular and internal medicine practice. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Altajar practices at multiple locations in Sarasota, Florida, with affiliations at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Desoto Memorial Hospital, HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, and AdventHealth Wauchula. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease, including specific expertise in coronary artery disease in women and myocardial ischemia. His procedural skills include performing exercise electrocardiograms, ambulatory EKG monitoring, and contrast echocardiography. Patients have rated Dr. Altajar 4.1 out of 5 stars on average.

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4.1

29 Ratings
41 years of experience
speaks English
St Barnabas Hospital
12 written reviews
2 specialties
17 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
5 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Male

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This doctor is a joke I would not recommend my dog to him I’ve been seeing dr altajar for over a year and I felt he wasn’t doing his job properly so I went and got a second opinion and he got all butt hurt and told me he could no longer see me nor could I have my pacemaker check ups in office he is a sorry excuse for a doctor

November 23rd, 2021

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Dr. Altajar is very caring, knowledeagble and listen to you. he persist and investigate until he gets to the bottom of your issue. Thank you for all you have done for me and for being there for your patients.

April 7th, 2016

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Excellent Doctor, highly recommended .

March 25th, 2016

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Dr.altajar is the best cardiologist. I am a nurse and you can say picky about my docs and bedside manner and He has it all. Not to mention when my mother a snowbird needed to get back on track with her medications he stepped right up. And he made sure she understood it all. I can't think him enough.

April 9th, 2015

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I was referred to Dr. Altajar from my primary doctor in Arcadia after I was fed up from previous Cardiologist, and exactly like he told me, he is very nice doctor . he made me feel very easy and understood my problem after reviewing my records and he ordered the appropriate tests for me ( not like my previous Cardiologist who used to order all the tests in the book every year!)

February 28th, 2015

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I saw Dr. Altajar as a new patient and I was extremely pleased with him as a cardiologist. He was very thorough and explained everything in a manner that I understood. I didn't have to wait long to see him and he took his time and made me feel important, not rushing through my visit. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a cardiologist!!

February 12th, 2015

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He is the man, most caring doctor, wish there were more of him.

February 10th, 2015

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Dr. Altajar has been my doctor for more then 8 years now and I have never had such a caring, smart, and compassionate doctor ever. He takes his time and really listens to me. I never feel like just another patient. I will never go to another cardiologist for any reason.

February 10th, 2015

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Best doctor actually cares about his patients

February 10th, 2015

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Dr altajar is a wonderful doctor he truely makes the care of his patients his #1 priority!! He has taken care of my parents and grandparents for years and I would recommend him to anyone. He is a doctor that you truely feel comfortable with and that you know will always take excellent care of you.

February 10th, 2015

Sarasota Memorial Hospital

1700 S Tamiami TrlSarasota, FL 34239

Tel: (941) 917-9000

Doctors Hospital Of Sarasota

5731 Bee Ridge RdSarasota, FL 34233

Tel: (941) 342-1100


Dr. Bassam Altajar, MD	Dr. Fremlin Dekyi, 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
4.1 (29 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)
41 Years of Experience	8 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	Speaks English, Hindi
Sarasota , FL	Brooklyn , NY	Cambridge , MA	Winter Park , FL
Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med	Med School: University of Toledo Medical School	Med School: New York Medical College
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Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Arrhythmia
Atherosclerosis
Blood Clot
Heart Attack
Heart Block
Heart Diseases
Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol
High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
Hypertension
Insomnia
Internal Medicine
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Stroke
Unstable Angina

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Barnabas Hospital

Medical School

University Of Damascus Faculty Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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