Dr. Erik J. Altman, MD | Garden City, NY | Cardiovascular Disease

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Dr. Erik Altman specializes in cardiovascular disease with 25 years of experience treating complex heart conditions. He earned his medical degree from Sackler School of Medicine and has dedicated his career to helping patients with heart rhythm disorders and advanced cardiac care. Dr. Altman is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Altman practices at NYU Langone Island Cardiac Specialists in Garden City, New York, and maintains hospital privileges at NYU Langone Hospital Long Island. He focuses on treating abnormal heart rhythms, atrial fibrillation, and a specialized condition called arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia. His expertise includes performing ablation procedures and managing automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillators to help restore normal heart function. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars for his cardiovascular care.

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accepting new patients
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13 Ratings
25 years of experience
5 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Sackler School Of Medicine
7 written reviews
2 specialties
6 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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I went to visit dr altman. He basically did not care about what I have to ask about my condition. I have a heart condition and had few questions regarding pace maker and ILR device. He was not interested to answer my questions. He then sends a PA to answer my questions and concern about my well being. If PA was/is more qualified than him, i would have him see me instead of dr Altman. I do not recommend this doctor to anyone. He does not care about his patients health/well being. His PA tells me “he is busy and doesn’t have time to answer your explain to you about different type of pacemaker or ILR Device

April 12th, 2023

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Dr. Erik Altman performed a Watchman procedure and cardiac ablation on me this month. Now I no longer have atrial fibrillation! Dr. Altman took the time to explain things in great detail prior to my hospitalization, and he put my fears to rest. He truly has hands of gold.

April 20th, 2021

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Dr. Altman had performed 2 ablations on me about 4 years ago or so. I was diagnosed SVT and the area of the heart where my difficulties lied was at the A/V node. A very difficult area in which to work. Dr. Altman was extremely diligent in his work in resolving my high heart rate. He could have easily installed a pace maker and been done with it. He worked extremely hard to eliminate that possibility, and succeeded! The most amazing thing he had said to me is that he wanted everything to work the way God intended it to be. Simply profound! Amazingly professional. I’m forever appreciative. Thanks Doc!!!!

June 20th, 2019

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outstanding doctor. able to get me back into regular rythem from acute AFIB.

December 6th, 2016

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Dr.Altman is professional and very knowledgeable.I feel confident in his care.I would recommend Dr.Altman*****

July 13th, 2016

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He was ok. Not very informative, was about to leave exam room when I called him back with some questions. He billed insurance $875.00 for a supposed 45 minute visit, I will not go back to him.

January 6th, 2015

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Dr. Altman is very knowledgeable, professional, and courteous. He is prompt and very patient with his patients. He performed EP Study for me and healed my heart. I will definitely recommend him to friends

November 5th, 2010

NYU Langone Island Cardiac Specialists—Garden City

1401 Franklin AveGarden City, NY 11530

Tel: (516) 877-2626


Dr. Erik Joshua Altman, MD	Dr. Raghav Sharma, MD	Dr. Michael L. Schwartz, MD	Dr. Susan R. Hecht, MD
Cardiovascular Disease	Cardiovascular Disease	Cardiovascular Disease	Cardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (13 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)	4.5 (55 Ratings)	4.7 (3 Ratings)
25 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience	38 Years of Experience	47 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English, Hindi	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English, Russian
Garden City , NY	Winter Park , FL	Pomona , NY	New York , NY
Med School: Sackler School Of Medicine	Med School: New York Medical College	Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine	Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
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