Summary

Dr. Deborah Altemus is a board-certified dermatologist who brings over four decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Midwestern University-Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency training at the United States Army Medical Center. With 44 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Altemus has developed deep knowledge in diagnosing and managing various skin conditions. She speaks English and provides comprehensive dermatologic care with a focus on both medical and cosmetic treatments.

Dr. Altemus practices at Epstein And Tuffanelli Dermatology And Psoriasis Center in San Francisco, California, and maintains an affiliation with Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. She specializes in treating common skin growths such as seborrheic keratosis and precancerous actinic keratosis, as well as basal cell skin cancer. Her treatment approach includes advanced procedures like cryotherapy and laser therapy for skin lesions, along with comprehensive skin lesion removal services. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 44 years of experience
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • United States Army Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Deborah Ann Altemus has 2 locations

Epstein And Tuffanelli Dermatology And Psoriasis Center

450 Sutter St Rm 1306San Francisco, CA 94108
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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DermatologyDermatologyDermatologyDermatology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
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44 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, Italian, Hindi Speaks English
San Francisco , CAPalmdale , CAOrlando , FLRancho Palos Verdes , CA
Med School: Midwestern University-Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: New York University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Deborah Ann Altemus

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Deborah Ann Altemus has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Deborah Ann Altemus has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
  • Acne Rosacea
  • Actinic Keratosis
  • Basal Cell
  • Excision
  • Melanoma
  • Mole
  • Psoriasis
  • Rash
  • Rosacea
  • Skin Biopsy
  • Skin Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

United States Army Medical Center

Medical School

Midwestern University-Chicago College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1982

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Dr. Deborah Altemus speaks English.
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Dr. Deborah Altemus is affiliated with Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.

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