Summary

Dr. Richard Altman is a urologist with 38 years of experience treating conditions affecting the urinary system and male reproductive health. He earned his medical degree from The Robert Larner MD College of Medicine at The University of Vermont and completed his residency at Washington Hospital. Dr. Altman is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping him connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Altman practices at Lowell General Hospital and serves patients in Chelmsford and Lowell, Massachusetts. He specializes in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and both initial and recurrent prostate cancer. His expertise includes performing comprehensive urine tests, post-void residual urine testing, and urodynamic studies to evaluate bladder function. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.3 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 38 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Washington Hospital Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Merrimack Urology Associates, PC

31 Village SqChelmsford, MA 01824
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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Dr. Richard Altman, MDDr. John Francis Clisham, MDDr. Lorande M Woodruff, MDDr. Constantine I Kostas, MD
UrologyUrologyUrologyUrology
Accepts New Patients
4.3 
38 Years of Experience 71 Years of Experience 89 Years of Experience 72 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Chelmsford , MABoston , MAWellesley Hills , MAPeabody , MA
Med School: University of Vermont College of Medicine Med School: Saint Louis University Med School: Yale University Med School: Tufts University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Altman

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • LGPHO BCBS Med Adv
  • LGPHO Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • LGPHO Circle Health Benefit Tier 1
  • LGPHO Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • LGPHO Coventry
  • LGPHO Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • LGPHO Multiplan Inc PHCS
  • LGPHO Pinnacle Health
  • LGPHO Tufts Health Plan
  • LGPHO Tufts Health Public Plan
  • LGPHO Tufts Health Public Unify
  • LGPHO Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • LGPHO Unicare
  • LGPHO United Healthcare
  • LGPHO United Healthcare Med Adv
  • Medicaid Wellforce Care Plan ACO (Fallon)
  • TMIN Aetna
  • TMIN Aetna Med Adv
  • TMIN AllaraCare
  • TMIN Cigna
  • TMIN Fallon
  • TMIN Fallon Med Adv
  • TMIN Fallon Navicare SCO
  • TMIN Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • TMIN Tufts Medicare Preferred PPO
  • TMIN Unicare
  • TMIN United Healthcare
  • TMIN United Healthcare Med Adv
  • TMIN United Healthcare SCO
  • Wellforce MSSP ACOMedicare ACO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Altman has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Altman has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Bladder Issues
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Kidney Stones
  • Overactive Urinary Bladder
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostatitis
  • Urologic Emergencies
  • Urologist

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Washington Hospital Center1994

Medical School

University of Vermont College of MedicineGraduated in 1988

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What languages does Dr. Richard Altman speak?
Dr. Richard Altman speaks English and Spanish.
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Dr. Richard Altman's office is located at 31 Village Sq, Chelmsford, MA, 01824.
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