Dr. Kathleen A. Alter, MD | Fairfield, OH | Internal Medicine

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Dr. Kathleen Alter is an experienced internal medicine and family medicine physician who has been caring for patients for over four decades. She earned her medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health and completed her residency at The Christ Hospital. Her extensive background allows her to provide comprehensive care for adults across a wide range of health concerns. Dr. Alter is fluent in English.

Dr. Alter practices at multiple locations throughout Ohio, including Fairfield and West Chester, and maintains hospital affiliations with Mercy Health Fairfield Hospital. She specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps and different types of anemia. Her clinical expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal procedures to help diagnose and monitor digestive health issues. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.1 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
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15 Ratings
43 years of experience
18 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
The Christ Hospital
7 written reviews
2 specialties
7 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
5 office locations
Female

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No matter who you talk to in health care they all agree that Dr Alter is one of most compadent and caring Physicians in the area. She spends all the time required to address the health issues and she never rushes during a visit.

May 1st, 2017

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dr alter started a personalized-care MDVIP practice in Feb 2014. What a pleasure!same day appt, no waiting, executive physical, & only treatment by doctor-no PA or NP. I even have her cell phone number. A total change from anything you've experienced in a doctor's office five stars!!

June 25th, 2015

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I have seen Dr. Alter for a very long time and think she is a great doctor and really takes her time with you. With that said it is not ok to let your patience sit in your waiting room for minimum of 1.5 hrs. When asking how much longer the front desk in VERY rude. Now she wants to charge a fee to have her as your Doctor. No way!

November 13th, 2013

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Have been going to Dr. Alter for 25-plus years and feel I have always received excellent care. However, in the last three to four years wait times have grown longer and longer and finally become unbearable Most often they are at least an hour. Today it was an hour and 45 minutes. Also the office staff, most paticularly the front desk, is generally unfriendly. Much as I hate to do it I am changing doctors.

October 5th, 2012

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the doctor is thorough ,as well as the P.A. They do listen and answer all questions. However, they seem to change office staff quite frequently. the current staff is not friendly, not people-oriented, and the absolute worse is the waiting room time to get back to the doctor. However, I still recommend her and the PA as the positive outweighs the negatives.

June 7th, 2012

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sometings the staff over books? and they can be a little mean when you ask why its taking so long

June 3rd, 2012

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she is a wonderful doctor and a great person.love her

April 11th, 2012

Alter Kathleen A Office

2960 Mack Rd Ste 210Fairfield, OH 45014

Tel: (513) 860-2888

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

MDVIP

8240 Beckett Park DrWest Chester, OH 45069

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Mercy Hospital Fairfield

3000 Mack RdFairfield, OH 45014

West Chester Hospital

7700 University DrWest Chester, OH 45069

Bethesda North Hospital

10500 Montgomery RdCincinnati, OH 45242


Dr. Kathleen Anne Alter, MD	Dr. Salman Ahmad, MD	Dr. Moshir Jacob, MD, CPE	Dr. Tuesdae Stainbrook, DO
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.1 (15 Ratings)	4.7 (12 Ratings)	5 (13 Ratings)	4.4 (10 Ratings)
43 Years of Experience		38 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Arabic	Speaks English
Fairfield , OH	Cincinnati , OH	Toledo , OH	Du Bois , PA
Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health		Med School: Ain Shams University Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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The Christ Hospital

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Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public HealthGraduated in 1983

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Which hospitals is Dr. Kathleen Alter affiliated with?: Dr. Kathleen Alter is affiliated with Mercy Health Fairfield Hospital.
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What languages does Dr. Kathleen Alter speak?: Dr. Kathleen Alter speaks English.
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