Summary

Dr. Katherine Altahif specializes in family medicine and geriatric medicine, bringing nine years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and completed both her residency and fellowship training at Waco Family Medicine, finishing her fellowship in 2021. Dr. Altahif provides care in English for patients of all ages.

Dr. Altahif practices at Baylor Scott & White Supportive Palliative Care in Waco, Texas, where she focuses on helping patients manage complex health conditions. She treats respiratory failure and urinary tract infections in both adult and pediatric patients. Her expertise includes providing hospice care, palliative care, and life-prolonging treatments to support patients and families during challenging times.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 9 years of experience
  • 5 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Waco Family Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

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9 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Waco , TXPasadena , TXHouston , TXLeague City , TX
Med School: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (Education) Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Katherine Altahif

  • Home State Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha

Medical Specialties

Katherine Altahif has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Katherine Altahif has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Hospice & Palliative Med (family Med)
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

9 Years Experience

Katherine Altahif holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Waco Family Medicine in 2021.

Residency

Completed their residency at Waco Family Medicine in 2020.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (Education) in 2017.

NPI Number

Katherine Altahif's NPI number is 1346777356.

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Katherine Altahif's office is located at 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX, 76712.
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