Summary

Dr. Robert Alter is an oncologist who specializes in cancer care. He completed his residency at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in 1991 and went on to complete a fellowship at New York University Langone Medical Center in 1994. Dr. Alter speaks English.

Dr. Alter practices at Palisades Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center, with locations in North Bergen and Hackensack, New Jersey. He focuses on treating bladder cancer and performs procedures such as androgen deprivation therapy and bladder augmentation. Patients rate him 4.3 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 79 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York University Langone Medical Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 22 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Robert S Alter has 2 locations

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26 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Mandarin
North Bergen , NJUniondale , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine Med School: University of Pennsylvania Med School: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert S Alter

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - EPO
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Clover Health
  • Clover Health - Medicare
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • EMI Health
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • GEHA
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • HealthSmart
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey - Medicare
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Horizon NJ Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • MagnaCare
  • MagnaCare - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Medicare
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid
  • Wellcare - Medicare
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert S Alter has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert S Alter has the following 22 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Anemia
  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Breast Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Genitourinary Medical Oncology
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Head And Neck Medical Oncology
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Melanoma
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Multiple Myeloma (Cancer of Plasma Cells)
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Urogenital Cancer (Genitourinary)

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

New York University Langone Medical Center1994

Residency

St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center1991

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Robert Alter accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Robert Alter accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Robert Alter's office located?
Dr. Robert Alter's office is located at 7650 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ, 07047.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Alter?
You can find contact information for Dr. Robert Alter here on Vitals.
What languages does Dr. Robert Alter speak?
Dr. Robert Alter speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Robert Alter affiliated with?
Dr. Robert Alter is affiliated with Palisades Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center.

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