Dr. Robert Allan Alterbaum, MD

Dr. Robert Alterbaum is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist who brings over four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of the East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Interfaith Medical Center. With 43 years of experience treating complex respiratory and critical care conditions, Dr. Alterbaum has developed extensive knowledge in managing patients with serious lung diseases and life-threatening illnesses. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Alterbaum is affiliated with Memorial Regional Hospital and practices at multiple Memorial Healthcare System locations throughout South Florida, including facilities in Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, and Miramar. He specializes in treating patients with respiratory failure and advanced chronic kidney disease. His procedural expertise includes performing bronchoscopies to examine the airways and lungs, …placing arterial lines for critical monitoring, and providing therapeutic hypothermia treatment for patients requiring specialized temperature management during critical care.