Andrew Altman, MD
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Elevated PSA
- Enlarged Prostate/Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Erectile Dysfunction
- General Urology
- Hematuria
- Hydrocele | Spermatocele
- Hydronephrosis
- Hypogonadism
- Kidney Stones
- Penile Fracture
- Peyronie's Disease
- Priapism
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostatitis
- Urinary Tract Infection
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Appointed
2016
Education & Fellowships
Residency - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Urology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2001
Internship - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Surgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
1997
Medical School - State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Scienc
Buffalo,
NY USA
1995
Undergraduate - State University of New York College at Geneseo
Geneseo,
NY USA
1991
Certifications
- Urology
Research & Publications
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268 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Knows Medical History | 4.9 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
21 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Dec 21, 2018
Always a pleasant and positive experience when I go to Dr Altman's office. I am glad he is managing my care.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2018
A first visit to Cleveland Clinic for any illness, but recently visited on a medical issue that I considered serious, some results still pending. My fianc? is a physician and after much research, recommended Dr. Altman and Cleveland Clinic for their expertise in Urology. We both felt like the local provider had misdiagnosed the problem and missed a critical finding. We were right on both counts. Dr. Altman was thororough and considerate, and was able to make arrangements for further testing and surgery to accommodate our tight travel plans. We reside is Alabama, and he was able to make some things happen that would have taken months back home. Better yet, I had full confidence in his approach, something that would have been lacking back home. All the clerks, schedulers, support staff, radiology, imaging, and surgery staff were very helpful and skilled. Coming to Cleveland Clinic was an excellent decision, and as a patient and consumer, I received superlative care under difficult circumstances. As a career executive in a health related industry, I know how difficult this is to do well. My thanks for making this anxiety laden experience much more tolerable than I ever expected.
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2018
Dr Altman has given me great medical attention and care!
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2018
Dr. Altman is an excellent doctor. Always explains everything well. Takes the time necessary. Listens and is excellent all around. I feel very comfortable having Dr. Altman as my urologist. He's helped me with my health problems.
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2018
Good experience, Surgery follow up visit. Dr Altman easy to talk to and takes the time to answer questions
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2018
dr explains all choices very well
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2018
Doctor Andrew Altman is my Urology's he is the best, all so the Staff.
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2018
Appointment was made by doctor in the ER after the found I had a urinary track infection. Met with Dr. Altman the next day. He was very well prepared with my history and for my present circumstance.
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2018
Dr. Altman is very good. I changed insurance company so I could continue to see him.
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2018
excellent physician excellent service always courteous I love this provider
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2018
Dr Altman, the receptionist and his nursing staff were friendly, caring and took the time to answer all my questions. Very impressed.
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2018
Dr. Altman is a first class act. Very open and informative. If one can say that a visit to a urologist is enjoyable then it applies here.
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2018
As I noted earlier, Dr. Altman is open and informative and wants to make sure you understand everything in an easy-to-understand manner.
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2018
One of the best doctors I have ever seen....has a broad knowledge of all factors regarding his specialty and beyond. Takes his time explaining things and recommends sensible paths of treatment if necessary.
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2018
I am very happy with Dr Andrew Altman. he is thorough and direct.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2018
It was a pleasure dealing with Dr. Altman and the staff at Hillcrest.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2018
dr takes time to explain and make sure I understand everything
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2018
Dr. Altman was very professional.
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2018
I have requested the physician release his notes to my chart. so far, I have not seen them in order to have complete information on my care.
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2018
I had to wait a little bit for the provider, but did not mind; due to the fact that he spent time with me to answer my questions so I did not mind waiting for him. and, he explained to me also that he was in between procedures but he would come to his office as soon as possible. he was quite courteous, patient, a caring physician and seemed very knowledgeable in his field.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2018
Doctor had no information on alternative treatments and was pushing only one type of treatment.