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Summary
Dr. Peter Altshuler is a surgeon who specializes in surgery and transplant surgery. He earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and brings a decade of clinical experience to his practice. His expertise focuses on complex surgical procedures, particularly in the field of organ transplantation.
Dr. Altshuler practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, with locations in both San Francisco, California and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He treats patients with serious conditions including cirrhosis and chronic kidney disease. His surgical expertise includes performing multi-organ transplants and kidney exploration procedures. Dr. Altshuler also performs chest fluoroscopy to help diagnose and monitor various medical conditions.
Dr. Altshuler practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, with locations in both San Francisco, California and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He treats patients with serious conditions including cirrhosis and chronic kidney disease. His surgical expertise includes performing multi-organ transplants and kidney exploration procedures. Dr. Altshuler also performs chest fluoroscopy to help diagnose and monitor various medical conditions.
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Quick Facts
- 10 years of experience
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Peter John Altshuler has 2 locationsUniversity Of California San Francisco Medical Center At Parnassus
505 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94143 Tel: (415) 476-1000
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| Dr. Peter John Altshuler, MD | Dr. Alfred C. Trang, MD | Dr. Walker Lyons | Dr. Todd E. Nixon, MD |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 10 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Philadelphia , PA | Langhorne , PA | Philadelphia , PA | Langhorne , PA |
| Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University | Med School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University | Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University | Med School: Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Main Campus |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Peter John Altshuler
Medical Specialties
Dr. Peter John Altshuler has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Peter John Altshuler has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
10 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2024, Expired
Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated in 2016
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- Dr. Peter Altshuler is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights and Jefferson Hospital For Neuroscience.
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- Dr. Peter Altshuler's office is located at 1015 Walnut St Ste 620, Philadelphia, PA, 19107.
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